Community Coach - Employability

Community Coach – Employability (Part Time)

This Community Coach – Employability role is an opportunity to help young people across Greater Manchester build confidence, develop essential skills and take positive steps towards their future. Working closely with participants, colleagues and community partners, you will deliver engaging employability programmes that support young people into education, employment and training.

Who We Are

Established in 1986, City in the Community is Manchester City’s official charity. We support people across Manchester by empowering healthier lives through football. Our programmes place physical and mental wellbeing at their core, whilst also creating healthy futures and healthy communities.

Within our Education team, we support young people to develop the skills, confidence and experience needed to progress into positive futures. Through our Youth Hub, City Careers and volunteering programmes, we work alongside employers, education providers and community partners to help young people overcome barriers and access meaningful opportunities in education, employment and training.

The Role

This is a part time role working 22.5 hours across three days per week. You will support the planning and delivery of City in the Community's employability programmes for young people aged 16–25, including the Youth Hub, City Careers and volunteering, helping participants build confidence, resilience and essential skills for their future.

Day to day, you will deliver engaging employability, football and sport sessions, mentor participants and support their progression into education, employment or training. You will also work closely with employers, the DWP, referral agencies and community partners to support participant recruitment, work experience opportunities and positive outcomes.

Alongside programme delivery, you will monitor participant progress, maintain accurate records and contribute to programme reporting against agreed KPIs. You will also support wider CITC 16+ programmes where required, while ensuring safeguarding and organisational policies are embedded across all activities.

What You'll Bring

⚽ Experience planning and delivering employability or life skills programmes for young people aged 16–25.

⚽ A minimum Level 2 Coaching Certificate in any sport or relevant activity.

⚽ Strong knowledge of the local employability landscape, including barriers faced by young people not in education, employment or training (NEET).

⚽ Experience supporting young people facing complex barriers, with an understanding of safeguarding and behaviour management.

⚽ Experience building relationships with employers, schools, colleges and community partners.

⚽ Excellent communication and Microsoft Office skills, with a resilient and adaptable approach. Experience supporting young people with additional needs would be an advantage.

⚽ A full UK driving licence.

Why Choose Us

Guided by our values of being caring, inclusive, transformative and youth-led, we are committed to creating an environment where our team feel supported, valued and able to make a meaningful difference through the work they do every day.

As part of our team, you will receive 26 days’ annual leave plus a day off for your birthday and an annual discretionary bonus. You will also have access to a Health Cash Plan, Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 GP support, and a company pension and life assurance.

You can enjoy a range of additional benefits, including discounted match tickets, savings in the City Store, a free City+ subscription, stadium tour discounts, and wider retail and lifestyle offers.

How to Apply

If this role sounds like it is for you, we would love to hear from you. To apply, please submit your application via our careers site by 1st December 2026.

Equal Opportunities

City Football Group is committed to achieving workforce diversity and we pride ourselves on creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, national origin, race, age, sex, gender identity, disability - physical or hidden, sexual orientation, veteran status, religious belief, or any other characteristics protected by law. We strive to provide a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We encourage all applicants to reach out if they require any support or accommodation to enable them to thrive throughout our recruitment process. Please contact citcjobs@cityfootball.com.

Due to our safeguarding promise, all UK based CFG roles will be subject to a DBS check upon commencing employment with us. This will be either a basic, standard or enhanced check depending on the job role and responsibilities.