Job Description

Ipswich Town Foundation is currently looking to recruit a coach to support our Post-16 Football & Education programme.

We are seeking an experienced individual who has worked in a similar role previously to join our team who will be passionate about football and the development of players.

You will be an ambitious and enthusiastic professional, who is flexible, and target driven and has an ability to recognise new opportunities and develop existing relationships to deliver. You will have a great understanding of how to sustain and increase participation with an ability to network with local clubs, schools, and organisations to build relationships..

This is a fixed term, part time role requiring flexibility based on a 10-hour week based on, but not limited to the below:

Mondays - 2pm-5pm

Tuesdays - 1pm-5pm

Thursdays - 2pm-5pm

Job Role Outline

The role will be to deliver the Post 16 Football and Education Programme and develop footballers between the ages of 16-19 in a competitive and professional training and football fixtures programme, ensuring lifelong memories are created through positive experiences.

Aims

To deliver on the Post 16 Football & Education Programme

To develop and deliver an effective recruitment strategy.

Achieve targets set using the recruitment strategy to provide continued participation.

To act as a role model for all students, staff and potential future coaches.

Look to retain suitable individuals to work within the Foundation.

Role Specific Responsibilities

To deliver engaging and quality sessions that challenge and develop player from the Post-16 Football & Education programme.

To prepare session plans, evaluations/information as required.

To ensure accurate monitoring of records for all activities are maintained.

Ensure participation registers and administration for all participants are correctly completed.

To work closely with all staff members to aid collaborative working.

Develop and deliver a high-quality course experience for new and existing players.

Develop relationships with parents; communicate with parents and educate them regarding their role in supporting their child's development.

Drive a proactive safeguarding culture, including supporting accident, incident and near miss reporting processes.

If this is you

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If you have the required skills, please apply by completing an application form via the Jobs & Careers page at itfc.co.uk.

For any questions, contact HR & Admin Officer Chloe York at chloe.york@itfcfoundation.co.uk

Closing date for applications: 28 November 2025

Shortlisting and interviews will take place throughout the duration of the vacancy advert. This may mean that the vacancy could close early should a suitable candidate be found. Please note that due to the high volume of applications we receive; only those successfully shortlisted for the role will be personally contacted. Therefore, if you haven't heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume you haven't been shortlisted on this occasion.

Safeguarding Statement

Ipswich Town Football Club is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and requires all employees to share this commitment and promote the welfare of these groups. Applicants will be asked about any previous convictions, cautions, reprimands, including those that are considered 'spent' as defined by the Rehabilitation Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amended 2013). Appointment to this role is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS Check (with children's barred list check) and references.

Equality Statement

The successful candidate 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.

Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Sick pay Store discount
Work Location: In person