Lead Community Sports Coach

Organisation:
Yeovil Town Community Sports Trust

Location:

Yeovil & surrounding Somerset/Dorset areas (schools, community venues and stadium facilities)

Contract:

30 hours per week

Salary: £19,000 – £22,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

Responsible to:
Community Manager / Academy Manager

The Lead Community Sports Coach will play a key delivery and coordination role within the Trust’s community programme. The post holder will deliver high-quality sport and physical activity sessions across schools, community settings and football development pathways while supporting the planning, organisation and mentoring of other coaching staff.

This role combines delivery, leadership and programme coordination, helping ensure sessions are safe, engaging, inclusive and aligned with the Trust’s strategic objectives and community impact goals.

Deliver engaging and inclusive sessions across Trust programmes, including:

• Primary & secondary school PE delivery
• Extra‑curricular clubs and wraparound provision
• Holiday courses and camps
• Grassroots and player development centres
• Female football and inclusion programmes
• Health, wellbeing and participation initiatives
• Talent  and football pathway activity

Sessions must meet safeguarding, health & safety and quality assurance standards.

Act as a senior coach supporting the delivery team:

• Assist with weekly coaching schedules and logistics
• Lead sessions and oversee session quality standards
• Provide mentoring and informal support to junior coaches
• Support staff inductions and session observations
• Assist in maintaining programme resources and equipment

Support strong relationships with partner schools and community organisations:

• Represent the Trust professionally in schools and community venues
• Liaise with teachers, parents and partners where appropriate
• Support the growth and retention of school and community programmes
• Promote participation pathways into Trust and club programmes

• Maintain a safe, inclusive and positive learning environment
• Follow safeguarding policies and report concerns appropriately
• Ensure risk assessments and safety procedures are followed
• Act as a positive role model for participants

• Maintain accurate registers and session records
• Assist with collecting participant feedback and case studies
• Support reporting requirements for partners and funders

• Promote the values and reputation of Yeovil Town Community Sports Trust
• Attend staff meetings, CPD and training opportunities
• Undertake occasional evening and weekend work
• Support matchday and community events when required

• Minimum FA Level 2 Coaching Football (UEFA C preferred or willingness to work towards)
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain)
• Experience delivering sport or football coaching in schools and community settings
• Experience working with children and young people (ages 5–16)
• Experience planning and delivering structured coaching sessions
• Experience working as part of a coaching team
• Strong session delivery and communication skills
• Organised and reliable with good time management
• Ability to lead sessions independently and confidently
• Enthusiastic, positive and professional attitude
• Ability to motivate participants of varying abilities
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and inclusion
• Flexible approach to working evenings and weekends

• UEFA C Licence (or working towards)
• Experience mentoring or supervising coaches
• Experience delivering funded or targeted programmes
• Experience working within a football club or community trust
• Knowledge of monitoring & evaluation processes
• Passion for community impact

Yeovil Town Community Sports Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. All staff are expected to share this commitment. The role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.