Job description:

Department: Aston Villa Foundation and Community Partnerships –Football Development Team

Hours of Work: Variable Hours (Committed to 6 weeks minimum during School holidays)

Contract Type: Permanent, zero-hour contract

Salary: Variable hourly rate ranging from £12.98 to £19.93 per hour

Location: Villa Park and surrounding areas

Closing Date: Sunday 26th October 2025

Interview Date: w/c 17th November (Practical) & w/c 24th November (Competency)

1. The Department

The Aston Villa Foundation is the official Charity of Aston Villa Football Club and prides itself in being innovative in its approach to the club being used as a ‘Force for Good’

The Football in the Community (FitC) department within the Aston Villa Foundation offers high quality football and multi-sport provision for children of all ages and abilities. All sessions and activities are delivered within a community or school setting and aim to increase physical activity, football participation and performance.

2. The Role

We have an exciting opportunity for aspiring football and sports coaches to join the Aston Villa Foundation. The post holder will be responsible for delivering a range of football and sport-based sessions within our Football in the Community (FitC) programme.

For further information about the Role, please see the Role Profile.

3. The Person

The ideal candidate will have the ability to engage children of all abilities and from a variety of backgrounds by delivering high-quality coaching sessions during our school holiday, evening, and weekend provision.

4. Why join us?

There has never been a better time to join Aston Villa Foundation. We are building a family ethos and culture to be proud of, and realising our ambitious plans for the expansion and improvement of our world-class facilities. If you are already excited by this challenge and want to play your part in our historic Club, then you'll be pleased to hear about our amazing staff benefits you'll receive whilst working for us! See our Staff Benefits booklet to find out more.

As part of your application, you will be asked to:

1. Upload your CV
2. Answer the following question:
3. Please outline your key skills, qualities and experience which make you the ideal candidate for this role (400 words maximum)

For further information, the Role Profile and to apply please go to careers.avfc.co.uk/jobs

Right to Close Vacancy Posting Early

The Foundation reserves the right to close any advertised vacancies earlier than the advertised closing date if sufficient applications have been received.

Equality Statement

Aston Villa Foundation celebrates diversity and embraces equal opportunities for all.

We welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, race, disability, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, sex and religion or belief.

Safeguarding Statement  

Aston Villa Foundation is fully committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk across our Foundation. As such, we adhere to Safer Recruitment processes and for some roles a satisfactory enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure & Barring Service may be required prior to starting in a role at the Foundation. For more information, please see Aston Villa Football Club | The official club website | AVFC - Safeguarding