Wigan Athletic Community Trust are expanding their schools provision and are looking for individuals with a passion for PE and Sport. The Trust are recruiting Schools Sports and Cohesion Coaches on a fixed term contract to join its successful and respected team of provide a high quality PE and School Sport offer to primary schools in the Wigan area. The role also involves assisting in the delivery of evening football and sport sessions as part of the Premier League Kicks and Football Development.

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:

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


• Ensure that all activities delivered are in line with the Primary School PE Curriculum and OFSTED guidelines.


• Build and maintain effective working relationships with host schools and all staff within the schools to ensure continuation of PE contracts with selected schools.


• Assist in the delivery of evening football and sport sessions as part of the Premier League Kicks and Football Development.

You will be:

• National Governing Body Level 2 Coaching Award or 1st 4sport Level 2 Award in Multi Skills Development in Sport


• Level 1 Coaching Award in one or more sports other than football


• Proven track record of successfully delivering coaching in schools/community settings to young people of all abilities and ages.


• Able to travel to different sites to deliver sessions.