7 community jobs found in Wigan

Community Activator Coach – Level 2 Apprenticeship (Community Trust) Wigan Athletic Community Trust is excited to offer an excellent opportunity to begin your career in community sport, health and wellbeing. We are recruiting a Community Activator Coach Level 2 Apprentice to join our Health Team and play an important role in supporting local people to lead healthier, more active lives. Working at the heart of communities across the Wigan borough, you will help inspire individuals, families and groups to get active, build confidence and enjoy the physical, mental and social benefits of regular activity. You will support people who may be inactive, face barriers to taking part, or need positive encouragement to take their first steps into physical activity. This apprenticeship blends hands‑on community coaching with structured learning through the Coach Core Training Programme, including 6 hours of dedicated weekly study time. It is a perfect starting point for anyone...

DURATION OF 15 MONTHS Job purpose: The purpose of the Community Activator Coach Apprenticeship role is to inspire, support and motivate local people to lead healthier, more active lives by using the power of physical activity, organised play and sport. The role exists to engage individuals, families and community groups who are inactive, have low confidence, or face barriers to taking part in physical activity, helping them build positive habits and improve their overall wellbeing. Working at the heart of the community, the Community Activator Coach Apprenticeship creates welcoming, inclusive and enjoyable activity opportunities tailored to local needs. The role blends practical coaching, behaviour‑change support and community engagement to help people take their first steps towards a more active lifestyle. Coaches build rapport, form meaningful relationships and act as positive role models for young people, families and residents with low activity levels.   The...

Fixed Term until: 31st March 2027 Job purpose: At Wigan Athletic Community Trust, we are working as a collective across Greater Manchester, supporting Year 6 children through their transition from primary to secondary school over the period of a year.    As a Mental Health Officer, you will work within selected schools and will help revolutionise the way we think, talk and act about mental health, providing an early intervention and prevention service for children. The aim is to increase resilience and give pupils the necessary tools to thrive. The role will work with the school to identify those requiring one-to-one support, predominantly pupils who are currently accessing Mental Health support services or are at higher risk of needing them.  Using a flexible approach, they will provide interventions at the earliest opportunity; providing education on coping strategies and self-management with the end goal to reduce the number of individuals and therefore the...

About The Role   Role Overview Develop and maintain an elite environment, including provision of high-quality coaching for the progression and development of Foundation Phase players, promoting the Academy Philosophy, Vision and Culture/ Values at all times. Key responsibilities and duties: Conduct & Expectancies: To act in a manner appropriate to a representative of Wigan Athletic FC To ensure that all players, in their charge, also act in an appropriate fashion Promote the Academy & Clubs ‘Football Culture & Philosophy’ To enforce the player and parent code of conduct Enthuse and communicate with U9-U12 year olds Manage & enforce the required standards of all players in relation to the Academy rules & regulations Specifically, to: Plan, attend and deliver/supervise all coaching sessions as stipulated by the Head of Coaching and Player Pathways Line manage casual...

Wigan Athletic Academy – Lead Foundation Phase Coach 📍  Location: Wigan Athletic Academy, Stadium Way 📑 Contract: Full-time 👤 Reports to: Head of Coaching and Player Pathways ⏳ Hours: 37.5 per week 📅 Closing Date: Wednesday 18 th  March 2026, 11:59pm Role Overview Develop and maintain an elite environment, including provision of high-quality coaching for the progression and development of Foundation Phase players, promoting the Academy Philosophy, Vision and Culture/ Values at all times. Key responsibilities and duties: Conduct & Expectancies: To act in a manner appropriate to a representative of Wigan Athletic FC To ensure that all players, in their charge, also act in an appropriate fashion Promote the Academy & Clubs ‘Football Culture & Philosophy’ To enforce the player and parent code of conduct Enthuse and communicate with U9-U12 year olds Manage & enforce the required...

📍   Location: Wigan Athletic Academy, Stadium Way 📑 Contract: Full-time 👤 Reports to: Head of Coaching and Player Pathways ⏳ Hours: 37.5 per week 📅 Closing Date: Wednesday 18th   March 2026, 11:59pm Role Overview Develop and maintain an elite environment, including provision of high-quality coaching for the progression and development of Foundation Phase players, promoting the Academy Philosophy, Vision and Culture/ Values at all times. Key responsibilities and duties: Conduct & Expectancies: To act in a manner appropriate to a representative of Wigan Athletic FC To ensure that all players, in their charge, also act in an appropriate fashion Promote the Academy & Clubs ‘Football Culture & Philosophy’ To enforce the player and parent code of conduct Enthuse and communicate with U9-U12 year olds Manage & enforce the required standards of all players in relation to the Academy rules & regulations Specifically, to: Plan,...

About The Role   Role Purpose As part of the Public Area Cleaning Team you'll play a key role in ensuring the Toughsheet Community Stadium remain clean, safe and welcoming, for fans, staff and visitors on matchdays and during events.   Main areas of responsibility Carry out general cleaning tasks across the stadium, including cleaning stands, seats and concourse areas, public toilets and changing rooms, hospitality suites, kitchens and lounges, offices and back of house areas. Sweep, mop, hoover and disinfect high traffic areas. Empty bins, ensuring waste is disposed of correctly. Restock soap, toilet paper and sanitiser dispensers. Identify and report any maintenance or health and safety issues. Work as part of a team to meet tight cleaning deadlines before and after fixtures/events. Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in line with club standards. General Responsibilities...