PE & Sport Mentor​/Football Coach

Colchester united Community Foundation is the official charity of Colchester United Football Club, we provide high quality Participation, Health & Inclusion, and Education Programmes to 10,000 children, young people, and adults from across the region each week.

CUCF are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, motivated, and committed PE & Sport Mentor/Football Coach with high standards and strong work ethic on a full-time basis (32-40hours per week).

The salary is listed as 40 hours per week and will be prorated based on contracted hours offered.

This role within our Community Team will include the delivery of projects across the organisation, contributing to the impact our Education, Participation and Health & Inclusion programmes make daily across the local community.

The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, delivering, and reviewing the delivery within community, football/sport, and school environments, adopting our delivery methodology and national curriculum schemes of work.

As we look to strengthen our team, you will require tenacity and the creativity to overcome obstacles and challenges presented when working within sport and a community environment. This alongside having a pivotal part to play in the success and positive impact on colleagues, schools, participants, their families, and our communities. You will have the power to inspire and motivate people on and off the pitch and playgrounds.

This position is based out of The Shrub End Community & Sports Centre, Colchester, CO2 9BG
and delivery within schools and community facilities across North Essex.

Please see the Education Officer Job Pack for more details

Please apply with a CV and Covering Letter.

Please note that the job will be subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS checks.

Closing Date: Friday 27 th March 2026 (Please note that applications may close sooner if a suitable candidate is found).

Interview Dates: WC 30 th March 2026

Start Date: From 27 th April or earlier if available

For further details, please contact (FAO: Kieran Michaels).