Wigan Athletic Community Trust is recruiting for a Disability Football and Sports Officer to provide specialist sports coaching to adults and children with a disability or with additional support requirements in school and community settings.

This is a fixed term contract, ending on 31^st August 2023, working full time role [37.5 hours per week] with some evening and weekend work as and when required. Following this date the position will become permanent subject to performance and funding.

You will:

• Provide opportunities for individuals with disabilities to take part in football and sports across the Wigan borough


• Deliver high quality football and sports coaching in special schools as part of the Community Trust’s PE Curriculum offer


• Deliver daytime and evening disability football and sport sessions


• Identify and develop good working relationships with local community organisations or providers of support to individuals with disabilities.


• Develop holiday provision for children with disabilities to take part in during school holidays


• Provide all participants with opportunities to take part in a central venue league, ensuring there are teams that represents both adults and juniors

The successful candidate will have:

• A clear passion to enhance life chances of people with a disability


• A proven track record of working with people with a range of disabilities


• The ability to communicate effectively with key skills such as empathy and compassion


• Excellent time management and multi-tasking skills


• A good knowledge of relevant organisations to support the development of a disability programme