Job Description

Colchester united Community Foundation is the official charity of Colchester United Football Club, we provide high quality Participation, Health & Inclusion, and Education Programmes to 10,000 children, young people, and adults from across the region each week.

CUCF are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, motivated, and committed

Youth Engagement Coach

with high standards and strong work ethic on a full-time basis (32 hours per week).

This role within our Community Team will include the delivery of mentoring sessions within schools, creating content for mentors to deliver and supporting various CUCF Health and Inclusion programmes. The successful candidate will provide crucial support to students and participants facing a variety of challenges, helping them achieve their full potential.

As we look to strengthen our team, you will require tenacity and the creativity to overcome obstacles and challenges presented when working within sport and a community environment. This alongside having a pivotal part to play in the success and positive impact on colleagues, schools, participants, their families, and our communities. You will have the power to inspire and motivate people on and off the pitch and playgrounds.

This position is based out of The Shrub End Community & Sports Centre, Colchester, CO2 9BG and delivery within schools and community facilities across North Essex.

Please note the salary is full time equivalent (FTE) to 40hours.

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

Youth Mental Health First Aider qualification or willing to complete. Qualification in mentoring or similar. Experience in youth work, mentoring or a similar role within education or community settings. Strong communication and rapport building skills. Willing to undertake a CUFC Enhanced DBS Check. Willingness to or already completed FA Introduction to Coaching Certificate. Willingness to or already completed FA Safeguarding Children Certificate. Willingness to or already completed FA Introduction to First Aid Certificate. Full UK Driving License.

Desirable Qualifications & Experience:

Relevant experience working with young people in areas of high deprivation. NGB Coaching Qualification.

Roles & Responsibilities:

Develop

Develop high quality and engaging mentoring resources to use in delivery. Develop good relationships with the students you work with.

Deliver

Deliver high quality 1-2-1 and small group mentoring sessions. Deliver high quality workshops in schools and community settings.

Support

Support CUCF in managing existing and new relationships with schools, community organisations and external partners to enhance the reach and impact of the mentoring and health & inclusion programmes. Help CUCF in securing resources and funding opportunities for future programme development, contributing ideas for new initiatives or improvements to existing projects.

Collaborate

Collaborate with colleagues and partners to enhance best practice and impact. Collaborate with schools and other partners to ensure a unified approach

.

Evaluate

Evaluate the impact of mentoring delivery and that of beneficiaries through monitoring processes. Monitor and evaluate the impact that the mentoring programme is having, to provide feedback to schools and other partners.

All CUCF positions adhere to:

Safeguarding

Colchester United Community Foundation is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children, young people, and adults at risk. We expect all our staff and volunteers to fully support and promote this commitment. In line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, Exceptions Order 1975, as this role involves working with vulnerable groups, Pre-Employment checks will include a satisfactorily completed Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and dynamic working environment by building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Health & Safety

Fully endorse, demonstrate, and carry out the company's health and safety policy. Comply with all company policies and statutory regulations. Have a full knowledge of procedures for evacuation regarding fire.

CUCF Employee Benefits:

20 days Annual leave per year (Including all bank holidays)

Access to a CUCF Fleet vehicle and fuel card for all work related travel

Free staff onsite parking

A pension scheme is available for eligible applicants

Free Staff Macron Uniform

Opportunities to access overtime

Opportunities to work Colchester United home games

Opportunities to work alongside the Colchester United Academy (Category 2)

Allocated weekly Workforce Performance & Self Development time

Access to monthly internal Staff Training (Average 60 hours per year)

External training opportunities through national partners (Premier League Charitable Fund & EFL in the Community).

CUFC Club Shop Discount

Please note that the job will be subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS checks.

Closing Date: Friday 28th November 2025 (Please note that applications may close sooner if a suitable candidate is found).

Interview Dates: WC 1st December 2025

Start Date:

WC 5th January 2026

For further details, please contact cucf@colchesterunited.net or 01206 755160 (FAO: Ed King).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From 26,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company car Employee discount On-site parking
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 28/11/2025
Expected start date: 05/01/2026