Community Coach

Premier League Kicks Activators (Community Coach)

Application Process

Please find below details of the application process and further information to assist you in its completion.

We welcome applications from individuals living in and around East Cleveland.

Closing Date

18th September 2026

Interview

25th September 2026

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview. Due to high application volumes, we regret that we cannot provide feedback to those who are not shortlisted.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact: Liam Watson, 07523697276 Liam.watson@mfcfoundation.co.uk

Assessment

Applications are assessed against the ‘essential’ and ‘desirable’ criteria for the role, as set out on the person specification. Please ensure, therefore, that your application fully reflects how you meet these criteria. Middlesbrough Football Club Foundation welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We welcome applications from disabled candidates. We are also seeking to diversify our workforce, particularly by gender and ethnicity

Job Vacancy

Working Pattern: Evening (4pm-7pm) and occasional weekend work

Contract Type: Various contracts available up to a maximum of 14 hours (to be discussed at interview)

Salary: £12.81 per hour

Reports to: Youth Engagement Coordinator

Location: Range of locations across Tees Valley (Middlesbrough, Stockton and East Cleveland)

Overview of the role

Working as part of the Social Inclusion Team, the role will involve delivery on the Foundation’s Premier League Kicks Programme. The programme provides young people with free community sports in local areas of high need, with the aim to reduce anti-social behaviour. The delivery will focus on high-quality, engaging inclusive activities including physical activity and educational workshops.

At the Foundation we are committed to living and embedding our core values (quality, inspire, teamwork, inclusion and honesty and integrity), in how we deliver our activity and connect with the community.

Job Description

• Engage and support young people attending Premier League Kicks sessions within the Tees Valley, encouraging active and regular participation.

• Deliver and facilitate evening youth provision in community settings, with a flexible approach. This may include coaching, refereeing and youth work.

• Build positive relationships with participants and colleagues.
• Ensure inclusive practice, adaptive delivery to meet diverse needs.
• Support the setup of sessions to ensure a safe and welcoming environment.
• Act as a role model, promoting positive behaviours and attitudes.
• Promote the Foundation’s vision, mission and core values.
• Work collaboratively and effectively communicate with colleagues and participants to ensure high-quality youth engagement sessions.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, including adapting resources and engagements to ensure equal opportunities for all.
• Adhere to health and safety requirements with support of the Health and Safety Lead.
• Be committed to safeguarding and working with the Designated Safeguarding Officer.
• Contribute to data and impact measurement working with the Data and Impact Coordinator.
• Attend team meetings and training sessions as required.