An exciting opportunity has arisen to work with this well established charity as a full time Foundation Coach. York City Football Club Foundation became an independent registered charity in 2014. YCFC Foundation works across York and the wider North Yorkshire area to offer an inclusive and diverse range of sports participation, grassroots development, social inclusion, community cohesion, health and wellbeing opportunities, benefiting over 2000 people from age 4 to 90+ each week.
The Foundation has developed a breadth of programmes in recent years, with more focus on social inclusion, health and wellbeing, and community cohesion projects, and these have become ever more relevant with the emerging needs of the Community throughout and following the COVID 19 Pandemic. The successful applicant will have experience of delivering these types of projects.
YCFCF is looking for a passionate and enthusiastic individual who has a real interest in making a difference, engaging and inspiring participants from young to old, and providing a quality provision. This role is best suited to someone wanting to make a real difference using the power of sport and physical activity.
The successful applicant will be capable of coaching football and multiskills across all Foundation programmes but with a specific focus and interest in developing these projects.
The Inclusion Programme currently includes:
- Social Inclusion – youth activities & consultation, football social inclusion and recreational sessions, holiday hunger projects
- Health – mental health, adult recreational football sessions, mens health and weightloss projects, wellbeing festivals, peer support groups and events
- Older people’s - Walking Football sessions and festivals, and Sporting Memories sessions
-Disability - FA Comets disability recreation sessions, junior and adult pan disability training and team development, and Cerebral Palsy team.
The candidate must understand the importance of Monitoring and Evaluating projects; and the needs of funders, and have a passion for community engagement through the vehicle of a professional Football Club.
The post holder will be required to have minimum FA Level 1 Coaching Qualification, FA Safeguarding & First Aid, Enhanced DBS Check, Driving licence and own transport. Please do not apply if you do not hold the minimum above requirements.
In addition, ideally should have minimum two years experience in a charity/third sector environment and/or experience in a football coaching or youth work role with experience of making a difference beyond football development. Be a good communicator, committed, reliable and desire to build relationships.
To apply:
Send a covering email explaining your suitability for the role in line with the Job Description above, along with a Curriculum Vitae for the attention of Paula Stainton Foundation Manager & Phil Smith Operations Manger to the application email addresses found on the application section.
PLEASE ENSURE YOUR CV REFLECTS YOUR RELEVANT COACHING EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS OR YOUR APPLICATION CANNOT BE CONSIDERED
Closing date for applications: Midnight Sunday 19th July 2026
Successfully shortlisted applicants will be contacted by : end of day Monday 20th July 2026
Shortlisted Applicants will be invited to take part in a face to face interview & a practical coaching assessment on Tuesday 21st, Thursday 23rd or Tuesday 28th July between the hours of 10am and 3pm.
Offer of employment expected by : Wednesday 29th July 2026 with a view to start on 1st September or sooner, subject to relevant notice required for the successful candidate
Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure from the FA Disclosure & Barring Service.
“YCFC Foundation transforms lives, develops connections within the Community, whilst advocating for active, healthy and happy living"
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Pay: £24,500.00-£25,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Application question(s):
- Do you have a valid driving licence and your own vehicle?
- Please confirm if you are available for interview on Tuesday 21st morning or afternoon, Thursday 23rd morning or afternoon or Tuesday 28th July morning or afternoon
Licence/Certification:
- FA Level 1 Coaching certificate? (required)
Work Location: In person
