Hours: Approx. 4 hours per week
Location: Leicester and community venues
Inspire, Support and Make an Impact Through Football
Leicester City in the Community is offering an exciting opportunity to become a Football Welcomes Volunteer, supporting the delivery of inclusive football sessions for young people (16+) and adults.
This role is ideal for individuals who are passionate about football, community, and creating positive experiences for others. You will play a vital role in helping participants feel welcome, valued, and supported, particularly those who may be new to the UK or seeking a sense of belonging through sport.
The Role
Working alongside experienced coaches, you will support the delivery of engaging and inclusive football sessions, as well as wider community events.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Welcoming participants and creating a positive first impression
- Supporting the organisation and delivery of football activities and small-sided games
- Assisting with equipment set-up and pack-down to ensure sessions run smoothly
- Supporting new participants with registration and integration into sessions
- Using your own experience to help improve the programme and participant experience
- Assisting at events, including Leicester City and Leicester City Women matchdays
What We’re Looking For
We are seeking individuals who are:
- Confident communicators with the ability to build rapport quickly
- Passionate about football and community engagement
- Reliable, motivated, and able to take initiative
- Empathetic and understanding, particularly towards those seeking safety and support
- Committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and high-quality environment
Desirable Experience
- Football coaching qualifications (or working towards)
- Experience working in community or charitable settings
- Ability to travel to a variety of session locations
Why Join Us
This is a rewarding opportunity to contribute to a programme that has a genuine impact on people’s lives. You will gain valuable experience, develop new skills, and become part of a supportive and purpose-driven team at Leicester City in the Community.
Who We Are
Leicestershire is made up of vibrant, ambitious and resilient communities. Leicester City in the Community support these groups, and the people within them, through exciting programmes with a passionate and dedicated team at its core. We aim to Engage, Inspire and Empower through Togetherness, Respect and Pride, changing lives and transforming communities.
You may be required to work outside of normal office hours, at evenings and weekends.
Location – LCitC is based at King Power Stadium, Leicester. The delivery of sessions with take place at partner schools/Local Community centres etc and some aspects of the role will require homeworking, therefore you will need the ability to travel across multiple sites across Leicester and Charnwood.
Leicester City in the Community is an equal opportunities employer and we positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.
Leicester City in the Community is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. As such, you may be subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure & Barring Service and prior to taking up any role.
A shortlist of suitable applicants will be compiled shortly after the closing date and successful candidates will be contacted about the interview process.
