Location: Elland Road, Leeds
Contract Fixed Term (12 Months)
Application Deadline: 17th August 2026
What You’ll Be Doing
Leeds United Foundation is seeking an enthusiastic and passionate Football Coach to support the delivery of our Sports Participation programmes across Leeds and Yorkshire.
This role provides an exciting opportunity to use sport as a tool for positive change, delivering engaging football and multisport activities that inspire children and young people to develop their skills, confidence, and wellbeing.
Key Responsibilities:
Deliver high-quality football and sports coaching sessions across Foundation programmes.
Support the delivery of Sports & Wellbeing and Women & Girls programme objectives.
Plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate sessions using programme coaching blueprints.
Support holiday courses, technical centres, soccer schools, girls' development programmes, and after-school clubs.
Complete session planning, registers, risk assessments, and safeguarding documentation.
Ensure all activity is delivered safely and in line with safeguarding and health & safety requirements.
Support the achievement of programme KPIs and participation targets.
Build positive relationships with children, young people, parents, schools, and community partners.
Promote the values and professionalism of Leeds United Foundation at all times.
Attend staff training, CPD events, and team meetings.
Utilise online technologies to support communication and programme delivery where appropriate.
Maintain compliance with Foundation policies, safeguarding standards, GDPR, and Equality, Diversity & Inclusion requirements.
What We’re Looking For
You’ll have:
FA Level 1 Coaching Qualification (minimum).
FA Youth Award Modules 1 & 2.
FA Licensed Coach status.
FA First Aid Qualification.
FA Safeguarding Children Certificate.
Eligibility to pass an Enhanced DBS check.
Own transport and ability to travel across Leeds and Yorkshire.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection practices.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Confidence using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and online technologies.
Experience
Experience delivering football coaching sessions.
Experience working with children and young people.
Experience planning and delivering engaging coaching programmes.
Experience working within schools, community settings, football programmes, or sports projects.
Experience implementing safeguarding procedures and maintaining player welfare.
Experience completing coaching administration, including risk assessments and registers.
Why Should You Join The Leeds United Foundation?
Whether you are on the pitch or behind the scenes here, we’re united by passion, pride, and a drive to always improve. You’ll be joining a supportive team where your voice is valued and your development matters.
In return for your dedication, you’ll receive a competitive salary package and pension scheme, along with a range of exciting perks.
If you’re looking to take the next step in your career and want to be part of a club that’s as committed to its people as it is to performance, we would love to see your application.
Deadline: 17/08/2026
