Community Lead Coach - BTEC Organisation City in the Community Salary 27,228.00 Location M11 4QT Contract type Fixed Term (Full time) Closing date 22 February 2026 Interview date 5 March 2026 Job Description Location: Manchester, GBOpening Date: 29 Jan 2026Full Time / Part Time: Full TimeContract Type: Fixed TermClosing Date for Application: 22nd February 2026 Purpose 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. The purpose of the role is to oversee the delivery of the BTEC programme, managing recruitment, student progress, attendance and the matchday programme, while leading a team of coaches. The role includes ensuring effective use of CITC facilities, mentoring delivery staff, and fostering a supportive environment for both coaches and students to achieve high standards of performance and development. AccountabilitiesLead the delivery of the BTEC programme by managing timetables, monitoring student attendance, punctuality, and behaviour, and overseeing the matchday programme to ensure high standards and safeguarding compliance.Work closely with the Education Officer – BTEC, partner colleges, and educational stakeholders to align on goals, KPIs, and outcomes. Develop and maintain strong partnerships to support innovative curriculum delivery and programme success, ensuring clear and consistent communication.Lead the recruitment strategy, including organising events, supporting out-of-hours events, liaising with schools, and developing promotional materials to enhance visibility and participation.Collaborate with partner colleges to enhance and innovate the curriculum, ensuring it meets the needs of students and stakeholders while maintaining high-quality delivery.Deliver and cover BTEC and other 11+ sessions when needed, ensuring a consistent and high-quality experience for learners.Ensuring that CITC’s Safeguarding policy and procedures are embedded to the highest standard across the team. Work to ensure that safeguarding practices and principles are adhered to, ensuring our legal and moral obligations towards the framework.Ensure that all CITC and CFG policies and procedures are adhered to across the team, escalating any breaches as appropriate. Knowledge, Skills and ExperienceEssentialProven ability to manage, and lead BTEC programmes or initiativesIn-depth understanding of coaching within BTEC programmesExperience of planning and delivering high quality coaching sessions and syllabus which are challenging and inclusive to the needs of the group.Solid experience of working in and liaising with schools, colleges and educational stakeholdersExperience and knowledge of working within a brand environment and understanding the responsibilities that are associated with representing a Premier League Football ClubExperience with Data Management and ReportingMinimum Level 2 (UEFA C) Coaching Certificate in FootballCompetent across Microsoft officeExcellent communication skills, both verbal and writtenCreative and passionate about continuous improvement Excellent organisational skillsResilient and adaptable to changeExcellent and inclusive team-working abilitiesFull driving license DesirableEducated to degree level in a relevant field (Education, Sports, Coaching)Coaching Level 2 qualification in one other relevant sportLevel 3 (UEFA B) Coaching Certificate in FootballRemote line managementPresentation skillsUnderstanding of City in the Community Foundation and its projectsKnowledge of higher/further education pathways Experience of managing a team Budget management and reportingMentoring qualification or proven experience of mentoring studentsExperience of building relationships with external organisations and maintaining internal partnerships How to apply https://careers.cityfootballgroup.com/job/Manchester-Community-Lead-Coach-BTEC/1288458401/ Share X LinkedIn Email