Project Coordinator – PL Inspires

Do you believe football can change the direction of a young person’s life?

At Sky Blues in the Community, the official charity of Coventry City Football Club, we use the power of football to connect communities, tackle inequality, support wellbeing, and create opportunities across Coventry and Warwickshire. Every day we work with girls and young women who deserve high quality coaching, safe environments, and a pathway that helps them progress and stay in the game.

In this role you will use the power of football to inspire young people aged 11–18, helping them overcome barriers, build confidence, and realise their potential in school and beyond.

Working across secondary schools, alternative education, and community settings, reporting to the Premier League Inspires Project Manager you will plan and deliver a mix of group sessions, one-to-one mentoring, and youth-led social action projects. From tackling mental health, behaviour, racism and gender equality, to creating opportunities through sport and education, you will play a vital role in shaping brighter futures.

You will be a positive role model and trusted mentor that empowers young people to take pride in themselves and their community and help young people believe they belong, that they matter, and that their futures hold possibility.

What you’ll do

• Deliver high-quality Inspires sessions to groups and individuals.
• Provide one-to-one mentoring for vulnerable young people.
• Lead youth voice and social action projects, including the Inspires Challenge.
• Support schools with strategies on attendance, wellbeing, and inclusion.
• Plan and deliver events, player appearances, and collapsed curriculum days.

Key requirements include:

• Strong communication skills and the ability to build trust with young people.
• Proven ability to build and maintain effective partnerships with schools and external partners.
• Flexibility to adapt delivery to meet different needs.
• A passion for helping young people succeed, resilience when dealing with challenging behaviours, and the ability to act with integrity and confidentiality.

Experience of using sport, particularly football, as a tool for engagement is desirable.

To view full job description and requirements or apply for the role, please visit our website, download and complete the application form below and return to recruitment@sbitc.org.uk