Job Description

We are Bolton Wanderers in the Community. One Club, One Community, One Town.

A sport-for-development charity based in Bolton that offers employees the opportunity to deliver life-changing work that makes an impact alongside colleagues who share a mutual passion for improving people's lives. We are looking for passionate and motivated staff who will help us to achieve our vision of 'A Connected Bolton Without Disadvantage'.

Our mission is to use the power of Bolton Wanderers Football Club (BWFC) to inspire, support and deliver positive change. Through intervention, prevention and targeted engagement we create sustainable pathways that transform lives. By working together, we connect people, enabling communities to thrive and succeed.

We continue to be an innovative and forward-thinking charity that works in partnership with local, regional and national organisations to achieve the greatest outcomes for our beneficiaries.

We are looking for a passionate, experienced and engaging Sessional Football Coach to join our amazing team working within our Community Football division.

The Location:

Bolton Wanderers in the Community (BWitC) is based at the Toughsheet Community Stadium, the home of Bolton Wanderers Football Club. Situated in the heart of the North-West, we are commutable from Manchester, Preston and Liverpool with great transport including strong public transport and motorway links. Middlebrook retail park is adjacent to the stadium which offers an abundance of options for lunch and leisure.

The Role:

To consistently plan and deliver professional high quality coaching sessions that promote sustained participation in football and sport. To plan and deliver football coaching sessions that provide participants with the opportunity to develop and grow both as players and as people. To liaise with key stakeholders such as Programme Leads, school staff, and parents, to ensure that all sessions are delivered in a safe and enjoyable environment. To be punctual and organised, ensuring that all equipment is prepared, and the venue is ready prior to the arrival of the participants. To be responsible for the welfare of children and young people in your care, ensuring they are signed in and out of each session by a parent, carer, or designated school staff member. To communicate your availability for sessions efficiently and professionally with Bolton Wanderers in the Community Programme Leads. To adhere to safeguarding policies and procedures as outlined by Bolton Wanderers in the Community and report any safeguarding or welfare incidents to the appropriate Programme Lead. To always act as an ambassador for Bolton Wanderers in the Community, representing the charity in a professional manner To be clean and well presented, wearing full Bolton Wanderers in the Community kit. To demonstrate a positive commitment to promoting diversity, equality, and inclusion and reporting any acts of discrimination. To attend in-house CPD sessions or formal training when required. Fulfil additional roles and responsibilities as required by Bolton Wanderers in the Community Programme Leads.

Experience

Knowledge and experience of working with and/or coaching children and young people. Experience of working as part of a team with other staff and/or coaches. Understanding of Bolton Wanderers in the Community's football programmes. Strong organisational and communication skills. Outgoing and approachable personality

Skills:

Written and verbal communication skills Organisation, planning and record keeping skills IT skills and a knowledge of Microsoft Office programmes A passion to strive for continual improvement and a commitment to delivering a quality service Ability to work both individually and as part of a team Ability to prepare and present monitoring reports
Essential:

Hold a minimum FA Level 2 Football Coaching Qualification. In-date Emergency First Aid and Safeguarding Certificates. In-date accepted Full Enhanced DBS check. Hold a clean driving license & have own transport or be willing to use public transport to travel across the working area.

Why Should You Apply?

Work for a forward-thinking, progressive charity that consistently has a positive impact on people's lives. Great benefits including two Bolton Wanderers Season Tickets, opportunities for paid overtime, a commitment to CPD opportunities for staff and free staff parking onsite. We are committed to ensuring that staff have a strong work life balance. Staff have the ability to blend their approach to home and office working when appropriate, with BWitC priding itself on its flexibility.
Bolton Wanderers in the Community (BWitC) seek to ensure that all children and young people are protected and kept safe from harm while they are with staff and volunteers within Bolton Wanderers in the Community's activities. Everyone at Bolton Wanderers in the Community has a safeguarding responsibility to all work colleagues, fans and any vulnerable adults and children.

We require all candidates to complete our application form to apply for the role. Please email hr@bwitc.org.uk to request a form. CV's are not accepted.

For an informal discussion on the role or for more information please call 07856914319.

Early applications are encouraged as we will be reviewing applications as they come in, and this vacancy will close as soon as we have identified a shortlist of qualified individuals

Closing date - 17th July 2025.

Interviews to take place week commencing 21st July.

Pay: 13.15 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Store discount
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Experience:

working with and/or coaching children and young people: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 17/07/2025
Expected start date: 01/09/2025