BTEC Tutor​/Coach

Full job description

We are Bolton Wanderers in the Community. One Club, One Community, One Town.

A sport-for-development charity based in Bolton that offers employees the opportunity to deliver life-changing work that makes an impact alongside colleagues who share a mutual passion for improving people’s lives. We are looking for passionate and motivated staff who will help us to achieve our vision of ‘A Connected Bolton Without Disadvantage’.

Our mission is to use the power of Bolton Wanderers Football Club (BWFC) to inspire, support and deliver positive change. Through intervention, prevention and targeted engagement we create sustainable pathways that transform lives. By working together, we connect people, enabling communities to thrive and succeed.

We continue to be an innovative and forward-thinking charity that works in partnership with local, regional and national organisations to achieve the greatest outcomes for our beneficiaries.

We are looking for a passionate, experienced and engaging BTEC Tutor/Coach to join our amazing education team working within our Bolton Wanderers in the Community 16–18 BTEC study programme.

The BTEC Tutor/Coach will work as part of the education team to deliver the BTEC Level 3 course, alongside the football development element, as a coach, of the 16-18 education programme.

The BTEC Tutor will be expected to teach BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Sport Coaching and Development to learners enrolled on the 16-18 programme.

The post holder will work in line with internal and external (LFE) partner standards and operating procedures in terms of teaching, learning and assessment. During non-term time, for part of their hours, the post holder will revert back to their football development role and/or work across other programmes within the community, such as holiday football camps, when not on annual leave.

The post holder will be expected to take holidays during non-term time only.

Additional hours could possibly be secured through other football and coaching opportunities through Bolton Wanderers in the Community. This can include coaching Development squad sessions and Soccer Schools.

• Teach, assess and support learners across a range of courses and levels.
• Monitor student attendance and progress, providing regular updates and data to the education team.
• Plan and deliver high‑quality teaching, learning and assessment, including producing schemes of work, lesson plans and learning materials.
• Contribute to curriculum development, innovation and the creation of shared teaching resources.
• Support the internal quality assurance process in line with BWitC and LFE requirements.
• Provide advice, guidance and assessment for current and prospective learners.
• Represent the organisation at promotional, recruitment and marketing events.
• Demonstrate professionalism, technical competence and strong interpersonal skills at all times.
• Plan, organise, and deliver structured football training sessions for players of various ages and abilities
• Provide guidance, motivation, and support to players during matches

• Actively demonstrate and promote BWitC’s values through your work.
• Take responsibility for your own health, safety, and welfare, ensuring compliance with BWitC’s Health and Safety Policy, procedures, and safe systems of work.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties and responsibilities appropriate to the position as may be allocated by the BWitC Director from time to time.
• Ensure compliance with all BWitC codes of conduct, policies, and procedures contained in the employee handbook, with particular attention to Safeguarding, Equality & Diversity, and Health & Safety.
• Ensure that safeguarding remains central to all planning, decision-making, and delivery.
• Ensure that BWitC policies, procedures, and working practices are upheld and consistently followed.
• Champion BWitC’s commitment to creating an inclusive environment for all and always act in a way that prevents and challenges discrimination or harassment.

This document serves as a guide and should not be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive. It outlines the key areas of activity and may be amended to…