LEVEL 2 COMMUNITY ACTIVATOR COACH APPRENTICESHIP

Organisation: Middlesbrough Football Club Foundation
Salary: £12,480
Location: Southlands Community and Sports Hub
Contract type: Apprentice
Closing date: 31 July 2026
Job Description: Closing Date: Friday 31 July 2026
Recruitment Day: Tuesday 11 August 2026

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview. Due to high application volumes, we regret that we cannot provide feedback to those who are not shortlisted.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact: Daniel Thompson (Education and Employability Manager) 07523 697285, daniel.thompson@ mfcfoundation.co.uk.

Assessment

Applications are assessed against the ‘essential’ and ‘desirable’ criteria for the role, as set out on the person specification. Please ensure, therefore, that your application fully reflects how you meet these criteria. Middlesbrough Football Club Foundation welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We welcome applications from disabled candidates. We are also seeking to diversify our workforce, particularly by gender and ethnicity.

Recruitment Day

This isn’t your typical recruitment day. It’s your chance to step in, get involved, and show us who you are not just what’s on your CV.
Throughout the day you’ll take part in a series of interactive activities, practical challenges, and conversations designed to help you showcase your personality, potential, and values. At the same time, you’ll get to experience what it means to be part of Middlesbrough Football Club Foundation and the Coach Core programme.
Our recruitment day is multi-stage, giving everyone the opportunity to shine in different ways. Whether you’re leading, supporting others, solving problems, or stepping outside your comfort zone, every activity is a chance to make an impact.

We’re looking for people who are:

• Passionate about making a difference
• Ready to learn and grow
• Person-centred, positive, and value-driven
• Willing to support others and be part of a team

This is more than an interview it’s the start of a journey. Bring your energy. Bring your attitude. Bring your authentic self. We can’t wait to meet the real you.

Coach Core Apprenticeship
Working Pattern: 30 hours per week including evening and weekend work
Contract Type: 15-month apprenticeship starting September 2026
Salary: £12,480
Reports to: Education and Employability Manager
Location: Southlands Community and Sports Hub

Job Outline:
We’re looking for someone who’s passionate about making a real difference through sport, education and positive role modelling. You don’t need to know everything from day one, we’re looking for the right attitude, a willingness to learn and a desire to help others.
At the Foundation we are committed to living and embedding our core values (quality, inspire, teamwork, inclusion and honesty and integrity), in how we deliver our activity and interact with our partners and colleagues.

You’ll be someone who:
•Cares about helping children and participants reach their potential, especially those who may need extra support
•Wants to make a positive impact in schools and local communities through sport, physical activity and education
•Enjoys leading activities, engaging with people and creating fun, inclusive experiences
•Can build positive relationships and inspire others by being a great role model
•Understands the importance of keeping children safe and is committed to creating a safe and welcoming environment for everyone. (An Enhanced DBS check will be required)
•Communicates confidently, whether you’re speaking to children, teachers, parents or colleagues, and can adapt your approach to suit different people
•Is organised, reliable and motivated to achieve goals while always looking for ways to improve

What will help you stand out:
•A genuine enthusiasm for learning, embracing opportunities and developing your skills
•A positive attitude, strong teamwork skills and the confidence to step outside your comfort zone
•Experience coaching, volunteering, leading activities or working with children and participants

Essential
• Ability to communicate well with a
range of participants, in particular
children and participants
• Ability to work independently as well
as part of a team
• Good verbal and written
communication
• You’re confident with technology,
can use tools like Word and Excel,
and you’re happy picking up new
apps and systems as part of the role

Desirable
• UKCC Level 1 Coaching qualification
or equivalent (willing to work
towards Level 2)
• Full driving licence with ability to
work/visit a variety of locations other
than immediate workplace on a
regular basis
• Qualification and/or experience in
specialised subjects of numeracy,
literacy and/or PSHE

Personal Qualities:
No prior coaching experience is required, but a willingness to learn, work hard and challenge yourself is essential.
•Positive attitude – Brings energy and enthusiasm to every session
•Reliable – Turns up on time, prepared and ready to contribute
•Willing to learn – Open to feedback and committed to personal development
•Adaptable – Comfortable working with different age groups, environments and situations
•Resilient – Keeps going when things don’t go to plan and learns from challenges
•Team player – Supports colleagues and contributes to a positive culture
•Self-motivated – Takes initiative rather than waiting to be asked
•Organised – Plans ahead and manages responsibilities effectively
•Professional – Represents the organisation positively in schools and the community
•Inclusive – Values diversity and ensures everyone feels welcome and included
•Self-awareness – Recognises their own strengths, areas for development and emotional responses
•Communication – Listens actively and communicates clearly with children, colleagues and teachers
•Relationship building – Develops trust with participants, school staff and parents
•Emotional regulation – Stays calm and professional under pressure
•Encourages others – Celebrates effort as well as achievement and helps build confidence
•Reflective – Regularly evaluates their practice and seeks ways to improve
•Integrity – Does the right thing, even when no-one is watching
•Empathy – Understands that every young person has different needs and experiences

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Middlesbrough Football Club Foundation is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
Alongside Middlesbrough Football Club, we are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion as highlighted by our RiversideBySide initiative. The Foundation is a place where inclusion is a core value and where everyone can be themselves in an environment where they feel safe and included, including being a Disability Confident Leader.

Safeguarding

Middlesbrough Football Club Foundation and Middlesbrough Football Club are fully committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children, young people, young players, and adults at risk.
Promoting safeguarding and welfare of participants and staff is everyone’s responsibility and staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. This post falls within the scope of ‘regulated activity’ and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974). Successful applicants will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service (formerly CRB) check and are required to declare any convictions, cautions, reprimands and final warnings that are not ‘protected’ as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders (Exemptions) Act 1975. The successful applicant will not be able to start working for the Foundation until the DBS check has been completed.
The Foundation will also seek the successful candidate’s consent for obtaining two written references and to ask for documentary proof of qualifications and right
to work in the UK. Any offer of employment will be conditional on these being satisfactory.
Once in post, all new staff will receive a comprehensive safeguarding induction from our DSO
How to apply: https://mfcfoundation.co.uk/get-involved/careers/

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LEVEL 2 COMMUNITY ACTIVATOR COACH APPRENTICESHIP