Our aims are simple: to Educate, Inspire and Enrich future generations. We are passionate about providing life-changing experiences for young international learners.
As a Football Specialist, you will be responsible for delivering a safe, inclusive, and dynamic football programme. Working closely with the Excursion and Activity Manager, you will create an environment where students feel motivated, supported, and excited to participate.
If you are looking for a residential or full-time position, there is the opportunity to combine a football specialism with an Activity Leader or Sport and Activity Instructor role. Please email recruitment@uklc.org for more information.
Job Description
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Reporting to: Excursion and Activity Manager and Sport Coordinator (if applicable).
Opportunity for Progression: Sport Coordinator or Excursion and Activity Manager.
Pre-Summer Preparation
Summer Delivery
Feedback, Communication and Administration
Safeguarding and Professionalism
Working Hours
Session Overview
These are approximate and may vary slightly depending on the centre.
Morning Timings
Hour 1
9am - 10am
Break (15 Minutes)
Hour 2
10:15am - 11:15am
Break (15 Minutes)
Hour 3
11:30am - 12:30pm
Break (15 Minutes)
Afternoon Timings
Hour 1
2pm – 3pm
Break (15 Minutes)
Hour 2
3:15pm – 4:15pm
Break (15 Minutes)
Hour 3
4:30pm – 5:30pm
Break (15 Minutes)
Salary and Benefits
Football Programme Specifics
The programme is built on the basis of giving students with a passion for football an experience to enhance their football skills and knowledge. Players are coached, mentored and encouraged to place equal importance on their studies as they are on their work on the training ground.
The aim of the programme is:
Person Specification
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Experience of coaching and working with young people. Experience coaching football. Experience of working in a summer school.Qualifications
UEFA C licence or equivalent. First Aid qualification.
Skills and Knowledge
Committed to ensuring the safety of students. Knowledge of different coaching techniques (see sample programme breakdown below).
Personal Qualities
Adaptability and flexibility. Boundless energy and enthusiasm. Excellent communication and motivational skills. Willingness to learn and adopt new teaching methods.
Legal requirements
Full right to work in the UK.
Safer Recruitment Checks
Minimum of 2 reference checks. Enhanced DBS Check. Overseas Police Check (if applicable). Review of the applicant’s online footprint and publicly accessible social media profiles, in line with statutory guidance for safer recruitment. We will seek to run Prohibited List Checks (if applicable)
Available Centres
You will also need to attend induction which will take place on the first day of your contract. Specific dates and times will be set closer to the time.
Location
Centre
Start Date
End Date
Days of the Week
Timings
(see details in working hours)
Cheltenham
8th July
19th August
Week 1: Thursday, Saturday and Monday
Week 2: Wednesday, Friday and Monday
Morning and Afternoon
Hatfield
6th July
3rd August
Monday, Wednesday and Friday
Afternoon Only
Nantwich
Premier Football
3rd July
31st July
Week 1: Saturday, Tuesday and Thursday
Week 2: Friday, Tuesday and Thursday
Morning and Afternoon
Winchester
13th July
10th August
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
Morning and Afternoon
York
5th July
2nd August
Monday, Wednesday and Friday
Afternoon Only
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