Football Development Coach

Full job description

Brakes Community Foundation CIO, the charitable partner of Leamington FC, have an exciting opportunity for a number of enthusiastic candidates to begin work immediately on our ever growing Football Development Programmes, working with male and female participants.

The successful candidates will be responsible for the planning and delivery of a number of sessions which fall in line with the coaching vision and values of the company.

This role is for enthusiastic football coaches to support and / or lead on community football coaching sessions, predominantly evening development centres but there is potential to deliver more. Full training will be given with supporting resources.

Essential Criteria

• Minimum level 1 qualification in at least one relevant sport (essential)
• FA Level 2 / UEFA C qualification (desirable)
• First aid and safeguarding certification
• Must be prepared to cover work at different venues
• Current enhanced DBS (we can support with this)
• Experience of delivering high quality, engaging sessions to groups of children age 5 - 11
• Full, clean driving license essential

Session Details

• Sessions required Monday 17.45 - 19.00pm, Friday 17.45 - 19.00pm
• Saturday 09.00 - 11.00am (optional)
• Midweek after school clubs 15.00 - 16.30pm available too (optional)

Key Responsibilities

• Planning, delivery and evaluating sessions
• Support Individual Player Development with an understanding of the technical, tactical, physical and psychological aspects of the game
• Support social development creating a safe and enjoyable environment to support communication and engagement
• To be fully responsible for the safety and welfare of all participants under your care
• Child Development and Progression - every child matters approach
• To liaise on a regular basis with the Community Co-ordinator and Community Lead to ensure that the needs of all participants are catered for.
• Understand the company Safeguarding policy, procedures and best practice guidelines. Use this understanding to ensure safer recruitment, safe working practices, appropriate reporting of concerns and contribute positively to an Anti-bullying environment.
• Other responsibilities
• To attend staff meetings and CPD as required.
• To be aware of current trends and best practice in a football environment
• Actively support growth and retention of our programmes

Brakes Community Foundation CIO is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to the equality of opportunity within our own organisation, and encourage a similar commitment from every other organisation we deal with.

Please note you will be required to provide proof of all relevant certificates and qualifications. This post will be subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and references.

Due to the high volume of candidates for similar posts, only applicants selected for interview will be contacted.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £13.00-£20.00 per hour

Work Location: In person