Community Inclusion Delivery Coach – Leeds United Foundation

Community Inclusion Delivery Coach – Leeds United Foundation

Location: Elland Road, Leeds UK

12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Application Deadline: 12th June 2026

What You’ll Be Doing

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver high-quality sessions and activities across a range of Community Inclusion programmes, including NFL Flag Football, Premier League Kicks, Active Through Football, Positive Choices, and other associated projects.
• Work collaboratively with external partners including the NFL and San Francisco 49ers, providing regular progress updates and feedback to the Senior Coordinator throughout the duration of the project.
• Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging weekly sessions that are inclusive, adaptive, and accessible to all participants, ensuring high levels of participation, enjoyment, and development.
• Deliver sessions within community venues, schools, and targeted community settings across Leeds. Flexibility will be required, as some evening and weekend delivery may be necessary.
• Accurately monitor participation data, track outcomes, and communicate relevant information to the Senior Coordinator to support programme reporting and evaluation.
• Fully engage with community leaders, schools, youth organisations, and local stakeholders to increase participation and encourage sustained engagement from children and young people aged 7–20 years old.
• Support the promotion and visibility of Community Inclusion projects through local engagement opportunities, events, and media activity.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with local organisations and community groups, identifying opportunities to strengthen networks and expand community reach.
• Work collaboratively with the Senior Coordinator to identify local community needs and support the development of delivery that is responsive, inclusive, and impactful.
• Contribute positively to cross-department collaboration across the Leeds United Foundation, supporting the wider aims and objectives of the Community Inclusion pillar.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone proactive, personable, and who thrives in a busy environment. You’ll be a key point of contact for the Leeds United Foundation, so building trust, staying organised, and maintaining confidentiality are all essential.

You’ll have:

• Hold a minimum FA level 2 or UEFA C Qualification
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with an ability to build relationships with different audiences.
• This role will require a full enhanced DBS check with Child Barred List.
• A flexible approach to working hours to include evening and weekend work.
• Experience of community engagement, links into communities and knowledge of networks linked to local communities.
• Previous experience of working with projects creating successful conclusions
• Experience of creating and maintaining relationships with external partners and working on behalf of your organisation to influence the successful delivery of services
• A high-level understanding of inequalities that exist across socio-economic groups in supporting active lives, how they intersect and experience of working to reduce these.
• Experience of, and ability to prepare and implement sporting sessions.

Desirable

• Multi Sports Level 2 qualification
• Knowledge of the American Football game
• Knowledge of the upshot data system
• Experience of working at a local level with community organisations around Leeds

Benefits

In return for your dedication, you’ll receive a competitive salary package and pension scheme, along with a range of exciting perks.

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