Sports Engagement Coach

Location: Elland Road, Leeds

Contract: Fixed Term – 12 Months

Application Deadline: 17th July 2026

What You’ll Be Doing

We are looking for a passionate, motivated, and engaging Sports Engagement Coach to support the delivery and growth of participation programmes across Yorkshire. This role is ideal for an individual who is enthusiastic about using sport to positively impact communities, increase participation, and inspire children and young people to lead active lifestyles. The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator, a strong team player, and someone who enjoys building relationships with local partners, schools, clubs, and community groups.

Key Responsibilities:

Deliver engaging sports and physical activity programmes across a range of community settings.

Recruit new participants to Leeds United Foundation programmes.

Support the achievement of programme KPIs and participation targets.

Develop and maintain relationships with local communities, grassroots clubs, leagues, schools, and partner organisations.

Manage project communications with internal and external stakeholders.

Maintain accurate project documentation, reports, and records.

Monitor programme delivery and identify solutions to challenges that arise.

Support project planning, scheduling, and implementation.

Participate in project design meetings and contribute ideas for programme improvements.

Manage and support a team of coaching staff.

Ensure all activities are delivered in line with safeguarding, health & safety, and equality, diversity and inclusion policies.

Represent Leeds United Foundation professionally at all times.

Undertake relevant training and continuous professional development opportunities.

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What We’re Looking For

You’ll have:

Relevant coaching qualifications and/or a sports-related degree.

Updated FA workshop certifications.

Knowledge of safeguarding within football and community sport.

Knowledge of risk assessments and health & safety procedures.

Understanding of basic first aid within a sporting environment.

Five GCSEs including Maths and English (or equivalent).

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

A professional and proactive approach to work.

The ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Strong organisational and planning skills.

A commitment to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults.

Experience

Experience delivering sports coaching sessions.

Experience engaging children and young people through sport.

Experience working within community sport, education, or football environments.

Experience building relationships with local clubs, schools, and community organisations.

Experience supporting, coordinating, or managing sports programmes.

Experience working towards programme targets and performance indicators.

Why Should You Join The Leeds United Foundation?

Whether you are on the pitch or behind the scenes here, we’re united by passion, pride, and a drive to always improve. You’ll be joining a supportive team where your voice is valued and your development matters.

In return for your dedication, you’ll receive a competitive salary package and pension scheme, along with a range of exciting perks.