Community Coach (Premier League Kicks)

Our wide range of programmes cover sport, health, inclusion and education to transform
the future outlook for many and leading to positive change within people’s day-to-day
lives. We are also proud to operate the Portland Centre in the Meadows as our
community hub and the facility is very much the heartbeat of the Foundation.

We take pride in our long-standing affiliation with Notts County FC, a community driven
club that has provided fun, enjoyment and a sense of belonging for the people of
Nottingham and Nottinghamshire for generations. By working together, we continue to
inspire active change for those we serve.

Notts County Foundation (NCF) is the independent charitable arm of Notts
County FC. For over 30 years, our dedicated team has been using the power of
football and the benefits of physical activity to improve the health and
wellbeing of our local communities.

Sport and Inclusion

Our mission statement is:

Health Education

Our impact on the community will be through the following areas of work:

The Portland Centre

We use the power of physical activity to improve the health and wellbeing of local
communities. The mission is underpinned by Notts County Foundation’s FIVE core values:
We inspire: Acting as role models, aiming to bring the best out of people. We are
Innovative: Thinking outside the box, making the unachievable happen. We are
community driven: Cohesion throughout our networks: participants, staff, funders and
local partners. We show integrity: Committed to doing what we said we would do.
We are ambitious: Striving to grow and achieve.

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Overview of the role

Community Coach (Premier League Kicks)

£10 - £15 per hour (depending on experience

Sport and Inclusion Manager

N/A

Portland Centre (office) | across Notts (sessions)

December 2025

The Community Coach will deliver high-quality sport, physical
activity, and learning opportunities across community settings,
with a primary focus on the Premier League Kicks programme.
The role involves planning, delivering, and evaluating engaging
sessions within schools, targeted communities, and Foundation
programmes.

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities:

Lead and deliver inclusive coaching sessions for young people aged 8–18 across
Nottingham and Nottinghamshire, including evenings and weekends.
Support delivery of sport, inclusion, health, and education initiatives such as PL Kicks,
Premier League Primary Stars, Disability/SEND provision, Holiday Clubs, and “Heading for
Goal.”
Mentor and engage vulnerable or targeted young people, promoting positive behaviour,
participation, and personal development.
Manage challenging behaviour, follow safeguarding, reporting, and referral procedures, and
ensure safe, welcoming environments.
Build strong relationships with participants, volunteers, schools, partners, and community
groups.
Identify and support young volunteers (up to age 24) to encourage social action and
positive community role models.
Support wider Foundation events, matchday activities, competitions, festivals, and
community outreach.
Maintain accurate session records and participant data, gather feedback, and contribute to
programme monitoring and evaluation.
Prepare equipment and venues, uphold Foundation policies, attend training, staff meetings,
and support organisational priorities.

Safeguarding key tasks:

Notts County Foundation (NCF) believes that safeguarding and the protection of all
children, young people and vulnerable adults is everyone’s responsibility. Staff working on
behalf of Notts County Foundation must ensure that:
They recognise the position of trust they have by working for Notts County Foundation
Their behaviours is always appropriate.
They observe and put into practice all policies, procedures and processes established for
the safety and protection of children and adults.
They follow the procedures for responding to signs and suspicions of abuse.
In every respect, the relationship they form with children and adults are appropriate.

A full Notts County Foundation Safeguarding Statement can be found on the next page.

Safeguarding Statement
Notts County Foundation (NCF) operates a child centred approach to safeguarding and where concerns
about the welfare of a child or adult at risk exists, staff will always act in the best interests of the child or
adult at risk. The Foundation fully acknowledges and accepts its responsibility for the well-being and safety
of all children and adults at risk engaged in Foundation activities. It is the duty of all staff working at the
Foundation to ensure they safeguard children and adults at risk by creating an environment that protects
them from harm. Notts Count Foundation believes that the general wellbeing, welfare, and safety of all
children and adults at risk engaged in Foundation activities is of the upmost importance. NCF will fulfil its
responsibilities by ensuring it displays best practice in safeguarding matters, carried out in a spirit of
partnership and openness with the child or adults at risk, family and the relevant local authority.

Filtering and Monitoring Statement and Responsibilities
Notts County Foundation want to ensure a safe and secure digital learning environment for all learners
and staff. This includes implementing appropriate filtering and monitoring measures to safeguard children
and young people (CYP) from harmful content, online risks, and inappropriate use of digital resources. All
staff must remain vigilant and proactive in upholding these measures, adhering to safeguarding policies,
and reporting any concerns promptly.

Ensuring Safe Access: Monitor the use of digital resources to ensure compliance with safeguarding
policies and appropriate usage.
Active Monitoring: Regularly review digital activity identifying potential risks such as cyber bullying,
radicalisation, or exposure to explicit material.
Reporting Concerns: Promptly report any breaches, concerns, or risk related to digital safety to the
appropriate safeguarding lead.
Policy Compliancy: Ensure personal and CYP use of digital systems aligns with the organisations
policies.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
We value the diversity of our staff and welcome applications from people from protected groups under the
Equality Act 2010, this specifically includes age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/reassignment,
race, religion, disability, pregnancy and maternity and marriage and civil partnership.

Personal Specification

Category Essential Desirable

Education &
Qualifications

Experience &
Knowledge

Personal
Qualities &
Attributes

UEFA C Qualification/ or Youth
Work Level 2 Qualification.
English & Maths GCSE at grade 4/
C or above
Relevant experience or
professional qualifications in
Sports Coaching (any sport).
Positive attitude toward
professional development and
learning.

Strong written and verbal
communication skills.
Experience working with young
people in sports or community
settings.
Understanding of safeguarding
procedures and policies.
Passion for improving
opportunities for disadvantaged
and underrepresented groups.

Knowledge of Nottingham and
Nottinghamshire’s diverse
communities or another area.
Experience working with hard-to-
reach young people.
Experience delivering sports
leadership programmes or
classroom-based presentations.
Experience supporting
extracurricular activities in schools’
community organisations.
Familiarity with monitoring tools
such as CRM or other programme
evaluation systems.

Passionate about community
engagement and making a positive
difference.
Friendly, positive, and courteous
attitude. Flexible, helpful, and
responsive approach to work.
Commitment to the aims, vision,
and values of the Foundation.
Highly motivated, determined, and
conscientious.
Ability to work as part of a team
and foster good relationships.

Personal Specification

Category Essential Desirable

Special
Conditions

Our package includes:

Competitive Salary
20 days of holiday plus 8 public holidays and extra days off during Christmas period and birthday
3% employer pension contribution (upon successful completion of probation)
Free Gym and Swim membership at The Portland Centre for you and a family member/friend
Access to a mental health specialist
Access to season tickets to Notts County Football Club
Personal growth is a key, and we invest in learning and development opportunities

Access to own vehicle and a full
UK driving licence.
Willingness to travel for business
reasons.
Work outside normal office hours,
including weekends, when
required