Colchester United Community Foundation (CUCF) has an exciting opportunity available!
CUCF provides high quality participation, health & inclusion, and education programmes to 9,000 children, young people, and adults from across the region each week.
CUCF are looking to appoint a professional, dedicated, and confident Sports Participation Manager on a full-time basis to join our Community Team (Full Time - 40 hours).
This position is a key appointment within the charity, and you will require tenacity and the creativity to overcome obstacles and challenges, while having a part to play in the success and positive impact our work has on colleagues, players, participants, their families, and our communities. You will be required to be a leader in your role and have the power to inspire and motivate people on and off the pitch.
Essential Qualifications & Experience:
* UFEA C Coaching Award
* FA Introduction to First Aid in Football (IFAiF)
* FA Safeguarding Children
* Willing to complete a CUFC Enhanced DBS Check
* Full Clean UK Driving License
Desirable Qualifications & Experience:
* UFEA B Coaching Award or Equivalent Level 3 NGB Qualification
* Advanced Youth Award
* Undergraduate Sports Related Degree
* FA Level 2 Emergency Aid (EFAiF) (Or willing to complete)
* Multisport qualifications
* Previous experience working within Football Development/Community Development environments
Roles & Responsibilities:
Develop
* Develop positive and effective relationships and partnerships with colleagues, participants, parents/guardians on and off the sports pitch.
* Develop participation within the Community Foundation participation Pathway, strengthening alignment of the coaching syllabuses across participation programmes and the club s football talent pathway.
Deliver
* Deliver leadership and the drive of Participation Programmes within CUCF, meeting KPI and development targets.
* Deliver a high-quality provision and experiences on all participation, and community programmes.
Support
* Support with the development, enrichment and increased engagement of players and participants within Participation Programmes and CUCF as an organisation.
* Support the Participation Manager with enriching participation projects and developing our project co-ordinators.
Collaborate
* Collaborate with colleagues, players, and parents/guardians to maximise impact in helping players and participants realise and reach their potential.
* Collaborate with colleagues within the Participation Team, including the Girls Talent Pathway, grassroots sport, and holiday programmes to maximise recruitment and development of each programme.
Evaluate
* Evaluate programme development and quality of delivery, with the support of the CUCF Head of Delivery.
* Evaluate the impact and success of delivery by collecting data (Where applicable), feedbacking case studies, and showcasing success.
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 fire evacuation.
CUCF Employee Benefits:
* 20 Days Annual Leave per calendar year + Bank Holidays
* Performance incentives and related bonuses
* Access to a Pool Vehicle and Fuel Card
* 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 18 th July 2025 (Please note this maybe sooner if a suitable candidate is found)
If you would like further details, please contact / (FAO: Joe Hart).