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Sports Coach, LFC Foundation
Liverpool Football Club
Liverpool Football Club is a professional football club that competes in the Premier League, the top tier of English football.
Job Posted- 30 Apr 2026
Status- Contract - Fixed Term
Location- England
Closing date- 8 May 2026
About the role
We have an exciting opportunity for an individual to join our LFC Foundation team as a Sports Coach.
In this role you will support the development and delivery of community sports programmes with a focus on school sports delivery, curriculum development and school relationships.
What will you be doing?
- Ensure quality inclusive sessions are delivered across LFC Foundation sports programmes, in schools and community settings.
- Create inclusive session plans which support the development of young people experiencing new sports for the very first time through to talent identification and pathways.
- Support the development and delivery of continuing professional development/mentoring to casual coaches, coach mentees and volunteers.
- Deliver engaging and inclusive activities.
- Engage with and deliver sessions with underrepresented groups such as diverse communities and disabled young people.
- Engage with local community groups and leaders to promote local sports offers.
- Support across all LFC Foundation projects, programmes and events were required.
- Ensure session plans and risk assessments are completed to a high standard.
- Collect and record data on LFC Foundation databases to ensure consistent and reliable reporting to funders.
- Ensure case studies and PR opportunities are regularly undertaken in line with Club and Foundation guidelines.
- Provide content for LFC Foundation social media.
- To undertake other tasks as required.
Who are we looking for?
- Minimum Level 1 coaching qualification (or equivalent) in 2 or more sports.
- Experience of delivering sports in school settings.
- Supporting the development of community programmes.
- Developing session plans that are applicable and inclusive to specific groups.
- Developing Inclusive coaching curriculums.
- Attending meetings with partners and community groups
- Working with minority groups to engage them into sport and physical activity.
- Desirable Level 2 coaching qualification (or equivalent) in one or more sports.
Why should you apply?
This is a Fixed-Term Contract opportunity for a period of 12 months, working 35 hours per week on a 5 from 7 day basis including evening and weekends, working flexible hours. Your main base will be our Anfield Sports and Community Centre.
Please note, this vacancy may close early if we receive a high volume of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
To reward your hard work and commitment we offer a competitive salary, 25 days holiday (plus 8 bank holidays and the option to purchase up to an additional 5 days) and access to our benefits kit bag which includes but not limited to:
- Contributory pension scheme matching up to 5.5%
- Life Assurance Cover
- Free financial guidance and mortgage advice
- Car salary sacrifice scheme for affordable driving
- Cycle to Work scheme to keep you active
- Purchase season ticket loans for easier commuting
- Exclusive shopping discounts & cashback with top retailers
- Will Writing Service for future planning
- Employee Assistance Programme for confidential support
- Medicash Health Cash Plan for everyday healthcare needs
- Volunteering opportunities to give back to the community
- Special LFC perks – retail discounts, partner offers, free LFCTV GO access, and priority tickets for matches, events & concerts
…and much more! LFC Benefits.pdf
How to apply
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