Colchester United Community Foundation
PE & Sports Mentor
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Colchester United Community Foundation (CUCF)
Colchester United Community Foundation (CUCF) is the official charity of Colchester United Football Club, providing high-quality Participation, Health & Inclusion, and Education Programmes to 10,000 children, young people, and adults from across the region each week, alongside managing the Shrub End Community & Sports Centre.
Job Opportunity: PE & Sport Mentor/Football Coach
CUCF are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, motivated, and committed PE & Sport Mentor/Football Coach with high standards and strong work ethic on a full-time basis (32-40 hours per week).
Role Overview
This role within our Community Team will include the delivery of projects across the organisation, contributing to the impact our Education, Participation and Health & Inclusion programmes make daily across the local community.
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Responsibilities
- Planning, delivering, and reviewing the delivery within community, football/sport, and school environments.
- Adopting our delivery methodology and national curriculum schemes of work.
- Overcoming obstacles and challenges presented when working within sport and a community environment.
- Inspiring and motivating people on and off the pitch and playgrounds.
Requirements
- Tenacity and creativity to overcome challenges.
- A pivotal part to play in the success and positive impact on colleagues, schools, participants, their families, and our communities.
Location
This position is based out of The Shrub End Community & Sports Centre, Colchester, CO2 9BG and delivery within schools and community facilities across North Essex.
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Application Details
- References and Enhanced DBS Checks: Please note that the job will be subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS checks.
- Apply With: A CV and Covering Letter.
- Closing Date: Friday 14th August 2026 (Applications may close sooner if a suitable candidate is found).
- Interview Dates: ASAP.
- Start Date: September/October 2026.
Contact Information
For further details, please contact cucf@colchesterunited.net (FAO: Kieran Michaels).
To Apply
Head to: https://careers.cu-fc.com/jobs/pe-sport-mentor-football-coach-colchester-essex/255-1/
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