Sheffield Wednesday FC Community Programme, the football club's charitable arm, is looking for a Community Coach to lead on delivery for its Participation department.
The Participation department has three pillars - Primary School Delivery, Football Development and SEND - delivering over 350 hours of sessions in a normal week. The role suits someone passionate about developing young people's skills and aspirations through education and football.
Key details
- Salary: £24,454
- Hours: 37 hours over 6 days, including match days, weekends and unsocial hours as part of a regular working pattern
- Location: SWFC Training Ground / SWFCCP facility main bases, with work in schools and community settings across Sheffield
- Reports to: Participation Manager
- Closing date: 13 November 2026 (applications may close early if a suitable candidate is found)
What you'll do
- Deliver high quality PE lessons, extra-curricular sessions, football coaching and Premier League Primary Stars sessions
- Work with other SWFCCP departments to implement high quality PE as part of the One Team culture
- Increase participation opportunities in football to raise physical activity levels
- Deliver football holiday camps, events and tournaments
- Create positive news stories and case studies from your delivery
- Make sure all activities are monitored, risk assessed and safe
What they're looking for
- Experience delivering schemes of work and the PE curriculum, and coaching or teaching in a primary school setting
- Knowledge of the PE national curriculum across KS1 and KS2
- Experience delivering Premier League Primary Stars
- Strong organisation, communication and IT skills (Outlook, Teams, Microsoft 365)
- A sound understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion, and of safeguarding
- Full driving licence and access to your own vehicle with business insurance
Qualifications
- Essential: FA Level 2 / UEFA C, a multi-sports Level 2 or a Level 2 coaching qualification in a sport; Level 1 (or higher) safeguarding young people; Level 1 first aid
- Desirable: teaching qualification (PGCE / HLTA Level 4)
Staff benefits include a club shop discount, staff uniform, funded training and a 24-hour professional advice and information line.
How to apply
Download the candidate pack and the blank application form from the vacancies page and send the completed form to community@swfccp.co.uk with "Community Coach" in the subject line. Questions about the role: steve.taylor@swfccp.co.uk. An enhanced DBS check may be required.
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The Participation department has three pillars - Primary School Delivery, Football Development and SEND - delivering over 350 hours of sessions in a normal week. The role suits someone passionate about developing young people's skills and aspirations through education and football.
Key details
- Salary: £24,454
- Hours: 37 hours over 6 days, including match days, weekends and unsocial hours as part of a regular working pattern
- Location: SWFC Training Ground / SWFCCP facility main bases, with work in schools and community settings across Sheffield
- Reports to: Participation Manager
- Closing date: 13 November 2026 (applications may close early if a suitable candidate is found)
What you'll do
- Deliver high quality PE lessons, extra-curricular sessions, football coaching and Premier League Primary Stars sessions
- Work with other SWFCCP departments to implement high quality PE as part of the One Team culture
- Increase participation opportunities in football to raise physical activity levels
- Deliver football holiday camps, events and tournaments
- Create positive news stories and case studies from your delivery
- Make sure all activities are monitored, risk assessed and safe
What they're looking for
- Experience delivering schemes of work and the PE curriculum, and coaching or teaching in a primary school setting
- Knowledge of the PE national curriculum across KS1 and KS2
- Experience delivering Premier League Primary Stars
- Strong organisation, communication and IT skills (Outlook, Teams, Microsoft 365)
- A sound understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion, and of safeguarding
- Full driving licence and access to your own vehicle with business insurance
Qualifications
- Essential: FA Level 2 / UEFA C, a multi-sports Level 2 or a Level 2 coaching qualification in a sport; Level 1 (or higher) safeguarding young people; Level 1 first aid
- Desirable: teaching qualification (PGCE / HLTA Level 4)
Staff benefits include a club shop discount, staff uniform, funded training and a 24-hour professional advice and information line.
How to apply
Download the candidate pack and the blank application form from the vacancies page and send the completed form to community@swfccp.co.uk with "Community Coach" in the subject line. Questions about the role: steve.taylor@swfccp.co.uk. An enhanced DBS check may be required.