Job Description

The Leeds United Foundation

Job Title:

Participation Co-ordinator

Salary

: Based on skills and experience

Hours/Days:

Fixed Term - Maternity Cover from October 2025 - November 2026

Location:

Elland Road (Community Areas when needed)

Responsible to:

Sports Participation Head of Department

Start date:

13th October 2025

Leeds United Foundation supported over 70000 beneficiaries last season through our twenty-five programmes embracing health and wellbeing, sports participation, and education.

Purpose of the Role:

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Sports Co-ordinator to lead a on our Sports Participation Programmes at the Leeds United Foundation. The Leeds United Foundation is seeking to appoint a passionate, self-motivated and fun individual to support the participation programmes across Yorkshire and help to provide children with opportunities to take part in football and a variety of other activities. The suitable candidate will be organised and have great communication skills. The suitable candidate will be a key networker with good knowledge of the local communities and local grassroots clubs/leagues.

Key Responsibilities:

Facilitating project-related communication among all stakeholders Creating and managing project schedules, timelines, and budgets Maintaining project documentation, reports, and records Coordinating and allocating project resources, including personnel, materials, and equipment Evaluating and finding solutions to potential problems during project implementation Planning and managing team goals, project schedules, and new information Participating in project design meetings and proposing improvements Ensure health and Safety guidance is adhered to To ensure all policies and procedures, in particular Safeguarding and Equality Diversity & Inclusion are implemented. The Leeds United Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and it is expected that all applicants will share this commitment To support the delivery of the programme's key performance indicators (KPIs) To communicate and liaise with other internal departments and external partners Manage and develop a team of coaching staff Networking and communicating with key contacts and partners. To be willing to undertake further training, education and continued professional development To always represent The Leeds United Foundation, in a professional manner regarding to dress, presentation, personal hygiene, attitude, conduct and professionalism.

The suitable candidate will be someone with:

Experience project co-ordinating Knowledge of safeguarding in football Knowledge of Risk Assessments Knowledge of basic first aid in football Updated FA workshops 5 x GCSEs including Maths, English Relevant Degree Excellent communication skills Can demonstrate the ability to work well in a team and individually Can demonstrate working with professionalism Dedicated, reliable and willing to go the 'extra mile' to see the job through. Hardworking, committed, personable, cheerful, discreet and confident

About the Organisation:

The Leeds United Foundation is a Community Charity, we march together to support health, wellbeing, education, and sports participation for all.

Benefits Include:

Competitive salary

34 days holiday (including bank holidays) Pensions contribution Personal growth and development Staff training The opportunity to work with young people and change lives and inspire the young people in the local area. Access to discounted offers Access to internal events Access to external events

Person Specification

Experience project co-ordinating Knowledge of safeguarding in football Knowledge of Risk Assessments Knowledge of basic first aid in football Updated FA workshops 5 x GCSEs including Maths, English Relevant Degree Excellent communication skills Can demonstrate the ability to work well in a team and individually Can demonstrate working with professionalism Dedicated, reliable and willing to go the 'extra mile' to see the job through. Hardworking, committed, personable, cheerful, discreet and confident

Applying for the position

: To apply for this role please complete the online form by clicking on this link:

Link to Application Form - https://forms.office.com/e/aNk05PyC7Q

Closing Date:

1st September

Interviews to take place between 2nd - 5th September 2025

Interview Date:

Shortlisting and Interviews will take place whilst the job is being advertised.

Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Experience:

Project coordination: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 13/10/2025