Football Coach

Salary £27,944 - £30,468

Location Scunthorpe, England

The vacancy

We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed Football Coach to support the delivery and development of football provision across the College. This is an exciting opportunity to engage and inspire students of all abilities, increasing participation while supporting performance development in a dynamic further education environment.

You will plan and deliver high-quality coaching sessions, lead teams in fixtures and competitions, and play a key role in enhancing the student experience through sport. This role is ideal for a passionate coach who thrives on developing talent and promoting inclusive participation.

This is variable hours contract based at North Lindsey College

Key Responsibilities

Plan and deliver engaging, high-quality football coaching sessions for students of varying abilities
Support player development through constructive feedback on performance, fitness and technical skills
Lead and manage college teams during fixtures, leagues and AoC competitions
Develop tactics and analyse individual and team performance to improve outcomes
Work collaboratively with staff to increase participation in football enrichment activities
Ensure coaching is delivered in a safe, inclusive and positive learning environment

Essential Criteria

Relevant National Governing Body (NGB) coaching qualification
GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths (Level 2)
Experience of coaching football, ideally with 16–18-year-olds
Strong communication skills with the ability to motivate and inspire learners
Enthusiastic, organised and able to work effectively as part of a team

This role offers a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a thriving sports provision while supporting students to achieve their full potential both on and off the pitch.

Closing date: Sunday 14th June

Shortlisting date: Tuesday 16th June

Interview Date: Monday 22nd June

For further information or to apply, please contact:
📧 staff.recruitment@dncolleges.ac.uk

About us

North Lindsey College has been a key training provider in Scunthorpe for over 60 years, helping thousands of people throughout the years to go on to achieve their dreams.

We offer post-16 study programmes, apprenticeships, traineeships, part-time short courses and Higher Education programmes.

Across all of our provision we work closely with employers across every sector in this region and further afield, to help you gain the skills you need to progress into your chosen career.

The benefits

All employees at DN Colleges Group enjoy a generous annual leave allowance, as well as an additional 2 weeks closure over the Christmas period. We encourage all our teams to take regular breaks, no longer than 3 weeks, to enjoy a healthy work life balance.

DN Colleges Group are committed to Health and Wellbeing of all our employees. We have an increasing number of provisions exclusive to our employees, designed to help you stay at your best or to assist and provide support when you need it.

On site
nursery

Generous annual leave

2 weeks off at Christmas

Electric car scheme

Vivup – Employee Wellbeing and Benefits platform
Wellness initiatives, onsite during your working week. This could include health visitors, financial advisers, or physio specialists.
Onsite fitness classes, at lunchtime or after work in conjunction with our Sports colleagues.
Cycle to Work and Electric car scheme
Free Eye Care Vouchers
Discounted Hair and Beauty services
On site nursery
Online access to Remploy which is our 24/7 confidential mental health and counselling resource.
In house counselling/safeguarding specialists to assist in Wellbeing

Lets Teach Programme
Let’s Teach The LET’s teach programme supports new members of teaching staff in terms of college systems and key teaching and learning areas including new staff lesson visits and postcard peeps. Each new member of staff has an allocated Lead Practitioner who works closely with them throughout the programme.

Let’s Bloom
The LET’s Bloom Programme aims to connect our experienced and qualified teachers to share best practice and support continued risk-taking as we continue to add depth to our teaching craft. Teachers volunteer on this one year programme, working closely with the Learning Enhancement Team, capturing their experimentation in a journal.

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