Bristol Rovers Community Trust are seeking to employ a dynamic individual who will lead & deliver across a range of community based sessions.
The successful candidate will be responsible for providing high quality delivery of coaching, mentoring and community engagement sessions across a range of programmes. The role will involve forming partnerships with local schools and other key stakeholders with the aim of increasing the physical ability, health and wellbeing of participants through education & participation.
We are seeking someone who is knowledgeable and passionate about the workings of charities, football and sport. They will need to excel in the areas of school PE and classroom delivery and be able to engage with a wide range of people. Experience of mentoring and upskilling others, including colleagues and school teachers in PE delivery will be highly desirable in this role.
This isn’t a 9:00am-5:00pm job, so commitment, passion and a love of knowing that you will be making a difference to people in the community is going to be vital to your success within this role. BRCT is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all genders and ethnic backgrounds.
Job Title: Community Coach
Report to: Head of Sport
Main Responsibilities: Deliver high quality coaching, mentoring and community engagement sessions across a range of programmes
Location: Based at The Memorial Stadium with additional travel to various other locations in Bristol and South Gloucestershire
Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week. The role requires flexibility to work some evenings and weekends as required
Contract: Full time starting ASAP: Initially a 1 year contract with the view to make the position permanent
Main Job Purpose: The community Coach is responsible for delivering high-quality sport, education, health and inclusion programmes on behalf of Bristol Rovers Community Trust. The role will engage, inspire and support people of all ages and backgrounds, helping participants improve their physical health, personal development, education and life opportunities
Remuneration: Salary dependant on experience, £24,785-£26,325 per annum
Closing Date: Wednesday 22nd July 2026
Interviews:
Stage one – Practical Interview Wednesday 29th July 2026 / Thursday 30th July 2026
Successful applicants from stage one will be invited to Stage Two – Formal Interview:
Wednesday 5th August 2026
About Us
Bristol Rovers Community Trust is a dynamic, progressive, award winning charity which works with a wide spectrum of the community. We offer education, health, inclusion and sports participation projects to give people the opportunity of enhancing and improving their life choices. We aim to engage and inspire people of all ages as well as unite the communities in which they live.
How to Apply:
If you wish to apply for the role and can demonstrate that you have the necessary skills and experience outlined in the job description, please send your CV and covering letter to our Community Operations Manager Nathan Hallet-Young via [email protected]
Please view the full job description before applying by visiting https://www.bristolroverscommunity.org.uk/recruitment
Deadline for applications:
5pm Wednesday 22nd July 2026
This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, validation of references & completion of a probationary period.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £24,785.00-£26,325.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Experience:
- Sports coaching: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
