Role Summary
To deliver Cambridge United Foundation’s Premier League Kicks programme, delivering sports sessions to young people between the ages of 8 – 18.
Hours
5 hours/week with possibility of increasing.

Key responsibilities, but not limited to:
- Providing a high-quality experience to young people aged 8 to 18 years old across our Premier League Kicks delivery.
- Delivering both sport-based and personal development sessions with an inclusive approach during community hours.
- Building strong and positive relationships with young people, their families.
- Administration of all registers for sessions delivered.
- Input of required data for attendance and impact measurement.
- To meet/exceed the KPI targets to be agreed with the Football Development Officer.
- Promotion of all Company activities and programmes by appropriate means. 
- Adhere to Foundation safeguarding policy, keeping participants wellbeing at the heart of our work. 

Person Specification
The postholder will be an individual who is passionate about the immense power of sport to inspire and engage. They will be dedicated to supporting individuals develop their overall wellbeing and to recognise their full potential.

Education and Qualifications
Essential
Good standard of education in English and Maths -GCSE level.
First aid certificate (or willingness to undertake)

Current safeguarding certificate (or willingness to undertake)
Current driving licence, with use of own car
FA Level 1 football coaching
Enhanced DBS with barred lists check on appointment 

Degree in related subject area
Playing for Inclusion module 1 (or willingness to undertake)
Mental Health First Aider (or willingness to undertake)

FA Level 2/UEFA C qualification

Knowledge and Experience
Essential
An understanding of child protection and safeguarding children regulations and DBS requirements
The ability to enthuse and motivate participants
Competent IT skills

Desired
Significant and successful experience of working with young people with challenging behaviour
Be able to deliver high quality sessions & lessons
Experience of working with young people and adults with learning difficulties
Experience of working in diverse communities, understanding and overcoming the impact of discrimination
Knowledge of Cambridge and its surrounding areas

Personal skills and Qualities
Essential
Ability to relate to young people and the challenges they face  
Patience and understanding towards individuals with additional needs 
Professional and approachable
A dynamic, hardworking and enthusiastic individual
Good verbal and written communication skills
Excellent team player who supports others
Ability to work on own initiative
Willingness to self-develop 

Desired
Enthusiasm to undertake professional development

Application Process   
Please complete the application form and upload to our online system (BreatheHR) via the apply link at the bottom of the page.  If you have any questions about the role, please contact us at foundation@cambridgeunited.com.

Closing date: 6th March 2026
Interview date: w/c 9th March 2026
Start date: Monday 30th March 2026

Employability Statement
Cambridge United Foundation is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff. We aim to create a supportive and inclusive working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit.

Safeguarding Statement
Cambridge United Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. For those positions where a criminal record check (DBS) is identified as necessary, this will be carried out in line with other safer recruitment checks. The post holder will be required to undergo Safeguarding training periodically.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Cambridge United Foundation is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a supportive and inclusive working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, nationality, ethnic origin, religious or political belief or affiliation, trade union membership, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, disability, socioeconomic background or any other inappropriate distinction or characteristic covered by the Equality Act 2010.