Job Description

Luton Town FC Community Trust is on the lookout for a passionate and driven FA/UEFA qualified coach to join us for the upcoming 2025/26 season. This role involves delivering age-specific PE coaching to secondary school students at one of our partner schools in Bedfordshire, while also supporting the development of our Post-16 Football and Education squad.

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Plan, deliver, evaluate and record high-quality coaching sessions tailored to young people aged 11-18. Support the growth and performance of players across both PE lessons and our Post-16 squad. Track individual development and provide feedback through structured parent/player reviews. Liaise with school staff and line managers to ensure PE lessons and football sessions align with our coaching syllabus.

What We're Looking For:

Essential:

UEFA C / FA Level 2 coaching qualification (minimum) Up-to-date FA DBS, Emergency Aid, and Safeguarding Children certificates Minimum 2 years' coaching experience, ideally with young people in sports development or school environments Passionate about player development, with a positive and professional approach

Desirable:

UEFA B licence Previous experience working in a professional club, football academy or secondary school setting Full UK driving licence

The Ideal Candidate Will:

Have a strong background in football and/or PE, and understand how to plan and adapt sessions to suit all abilities Be organised, reliable, and take pride in professionalism and integrity Inspire and engage young people, serving as a positive role model both on and off the pitch Work well independently and as part of a team, always going the extra mile for your players and colleagues

Additional Information:

This a full- time role. Applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

The Club is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.


The Club has systems in place to ensure that the welfare of vulnerable groups is dealt with appropriately and sensitively. Everyone working at the Club has a duty of care to safeguard the welfare of children and young people by creating an environment that protects them from harm. Our standards of practice ensure all staff are fully aware and understand their responsibilities under safeguarding legislation and statutory guidance.


The Club ensures that all staff that have a direct responsibility for children, young people or vulnerable adults, have been subject to the most stringent of recruitment practices which include Criminal Record Checks and reference checks. These staff are alert to signs of abuse or maltreatment and will refer concerns to the relevant Designated Safeguarding Officers using the agreed safeguarding procedures.

EQUALITY STATEMENT

The individual must at all times, carry out their duties with due regard to the Clubs policies and procedures and in particular the Club's Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy.


The individual must ensure a positive commitment towards equality and diversity by treating others fairly and not committing any form of direct or indirect discrimination, victimisation, or harassment of any description and to promote positive working relationships between all internal and external stakeholders. The individual must contribute to encouraging equality and respecting diversity by embedding such values in the workplace and challenging inappropriate behaviour and processes.