Job Title: Senior Netball Development Coach

Department: Sports Development

Location: Turf Moor and various delivery locations

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Mon - Fri 35 hours per week, evenings will be required and occasional weekends.

Closing Date: 4^th September 2025

Interview Date: 9^th September 2025

Salary: £24,000 - £26,500 per annum

The Role

The Senior Netball Development Coach (SNDC) supports the Sports Development Manager with developing and delivering all aspects of the Netball Academy delivered in partnership with Nelson & Colne College and Accrington and Rossendale College.

The SNDC is also responsible for leading and supporting the delivery of our community-based Netball provision and sports participation within Burnley and the surrounding areas.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver and evaluate netball sessions to ensure high standards and customer service is maintained.
• To lead the delivery of community netball programmes including Back 2 Netball, Walking Netball, Netball Development Centre’s and Bella Bee Netball.
• To support the coordination of staffing and delivery of netball sessions and other sports development sessions (when required), whilst ensuring all sessions are financially viable and sustainable.
• Support the marketing and promotion of netball programmes and other sports development programmes (when required), including distribution of flyers and attending open evenings.
• To undertake appropriate administrative duties in relation to the netball development initiatives, to ensure the smooth running of the projects e.g., maintain accurate attendance registers, organising fixtures, transport and dealing with petty cash, etc.
• To deliver both netball coaching sessions and support classroom-based education workshops when required.
• To explore growth opportunities with the Sports Development Manager for netball provision related to the project area.
• To liaise with colleagues and key partners to proactively promote netball projects to new and existing participants within Burnley and surrounding areas.
• To provide exit routes, including coaching or playing opportunities for graduating netball Academy players/students.
• Monitoring and evaluating netball development projects and the impact of delivery, logging key data on salesforce.
• To understand and implement the Charity’s Safeguarding policy, procedures, and best practice guidelines in your role. To use this understanding to ensure safe working practices, appropriate reporting of concerns and contribute positively to a safe environment.
• To be able to work flexible hours where the role of the job requires.
• To work towards agreed objectives.
• Comply with all Charity policies.
• Promote the Burnley FC in the Community brand and ethos in a professional, strong, and positive manner.
• Work alongside other team members to support in other areas of the organisation as and when required to promote best practice.
• Hold a commitment to equality and diversity in the workplace.
• Willingness to attend training courses to enhance own professional development.
• Always demonstrate the Charity’s values.

This job description is issued as a guideline to assist you in your duties and is not exhaustive. You may, on occasions, be required to undertake additional or other duties within the context of this job description.

Essential Qualifications, Experience & Skills

• Level 2 Netball or equivalent coaching qualification.
• Evidence of CPD.
• Safeguarding.
• Emergency Aid.
• Experience in delivering safe, structured and enjoyable netball sessions in schools, clubs and the local community.
• Understanding the needs of target groups including women & girls, minority ethnic communities, people with disabilities and people from disadvantaged backgrounds and areas of deprivation.
• Time management skills to be able to plan and regulate workload including the ability to prioritise demands and thrive under pressure.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent IT skills, including intermediate abilities in all MS Office programmes.

Please email hr@burnleyfc.com to request a copy of the full Job Description and Person Specification

Safeguarding Statement

Burnley FC in the Community are committed to safeguarding children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to an Enhanced Criminal Record Check (DBS), which will be paid for by the Charity.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022, an online safeguarding search will also be carried out by a member of our HR or Safeguarding Team for all shortlisted candidates. The post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS check.

E,D & I Statement

Burnley FC in the Community are committed to equality and diversity within the workplace. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Reasonable adjustments are available for candidates and those employed by BFCitC who disclose.

Veteran Statement

Burnley FC in the Community are committed to supporting veterans, reservists and the wider armed forces community. We are actively engaged in the recruitment of Service Leavers.

Mental Health Statement

Burnley FC in the Community are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and Mental Health of all of our staff.