JOB OPPORTUNITY: ETC Football Coach

Blackpool FC Community Trust is the official charity of Blackpool FC, based at Bloomfield Road Stadium. Working with residents as young as 2 years old up to adults in the later stages of life, BFCCT provide a diverse range of programmes to increase social inclusion opportunities; improve physical fitness, health, and education; and lessen involvement in anti-social behaviour.

In recent years, the Trust has grown significantly and has become an established organisation, providing something for everybody, that every Blackpool FC fan and resident should be involved in and very proud of.

Blackpool FC Community Trust are seeking ETC Coaches to work with our u9/10s, u11/12s, u13/14s and u15/16s squads.

The role of our ETC Coaches is to create a positive learning environment where you will support and develop all players within the group to attain the highest levels of performance possible in a safe, secure, and supportive environment. You will work with the Centre Manager to drive and nurture a positive culture within the training group and be a coach who makes the ETC a place where players learn, have fun, and develop a love for the game. Coaches will deliver football 2-hour coaching sessions in line with the FA and Blackpool FC ETC curriculum / blueprint to develop players technically and tactically, and ensure the age group’s coaching programme adheres to and exceeds all club standards and FA ETC licence requirements.

To secure a role on the most elite girls’ coaching programme on the Fylde Coast candidates should demonstrate outstanding personal skills and excellent knowledge of player development whilst having a clear understanding of the female player pathway.

Blackpool FC Community Trust is the official charity of Blackpool FC, based at Bloomfield Road Stadium. Working with residents as young at two years old up to adults in the later stages of life, BFCCT provide a diverse range of programmes to increase social inclusion opportunities; improve physical fitness, health and education; and lessen involvement in anti-social behaviour.

In recent years, the Trust has grown significantly and has become an established organisation, providing something for everybody, that every Blackpool FC fan and resident should be involved in and very proud of.

How to Apply

Please download the application form below. Once completed please send your application to andrew.aspinall@bfcct.co.uk or post it to Blackpool FC Community Trust, F.A.O. Andrew Aspinall, Female Football Development Manager, Bloomfield Road Stadium, Seasiders Way, Blackpool. FY1 6JJ.

This job will be subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS procedures.

Interviews will take place: TBC

Closing Date: 14th February 2025

We encourage early applicants as we reserve the right to close the application process at any time.