Job Description

The Role

We are excited to announce an opportunity to join the Student Services as a Team B&FC Coach (Basketball) on a casual basis. This role is key to supporting the development and delivery of a dynamic sports enrichment programme that promotes healthy lifestyles, teamwork, and competitive participation. You will work collaboratively across B&FC to grow the profile of basketball and Team B&FC sports, engaging students of all abilities and helping them achieve their potential both on and off the court.

Your Responsibilities Will Include:

Leading the planning, delivery, and management of basketball training sessions and fixtures for Team B&FC. Selecting, coaching, and supporting student players to develop skills, confidence, and team spirit. Promoting Team B&FC's competitive sports offer to boost participation and engagement across college. Organising fixtures, coordinating logistics, completing risk assessments, and ensuring kit and equipment are well maintained. Collaborating with the Personal Development Coordinator and external partners (including AoC Sport and Sport England) to enhance the student sports experience. Acting as a positive ambassador for Team B&FC and contributing to the wider enrichment programme across the college

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in shaping students' sporting experiences and promoting a culture of health, competition, and personal development. You'll work as part of a passionate and supportive team while developing your own coaching and leadership skills in a rewarding college environment.

Interested? Apply Early!

If this role excites you, please submit your application as soon as possible, as this vacancy may close early if sufficient applications are received.

Rewards and Benefits

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Blackpool and The Fylde College is proud to be Great Place To Work Certified(TM)


Enhanced leave allowance of

38 days

(full-time equivalent), inclusive of bank holidays Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave Competitive pension scheme: + Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS) -

28.68%

employer contribution
+ Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) -

15.4%

employer contribution

Extensive professional development opportunities for all, with B&FC choosing to invest circa. 1.8m annually in colleague development and professional qualifications Agile working opportunities Enhanced Family friendly policies Extensive wellbeing provision including, but not limited to: + Access to funded Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) available 24/7, 365 days a year
+ Occupational Health
+ FREE Flu Vouchers for those not entitled through the NHS
+ FREE eye tests
+ Dedicated Wellbeing Hub available to all colleagues containing rich and varied content with resources relating to emotional, physical, financial and social wellbeing
+ FREE healthy breakfast
+ Sports facilities including fully equipped gym and discounted memberships
+ Health and beauty salon
+ Trim Trails on Campus (guided routes for walks)

Onsite food outlets and Starbucks at subsidised rates FREE car parking Car lease scheme Cycle to work scheme Onsite kids 'Sports Camp' 8am - 5pm during selected half-term breaks



B&FC is committed to the promotion of Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in all resourcing practices. Please email jobs@blackpool.ac.uk should a specific adjustment be required to support in the application and selection process


B&FC is dedicated to safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of all learners, and expects all colleagues to share in this commitment. As such, employment at B&FC is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check via the Disclosure and Barring Service. For further information on DBS, please click here


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Job Type

Casual

Curriculum / Service Area

Student Services

Campus / Location

Various

Hours per week

9

Post scale

Scale 5

Post Scale Range (FTE)

27,675 - 29,283

Closing Date

25/11/2025