Academy Football Coach - Casual

Cardiff Met; Cardiff; Presencial; GBP 23 000 - 32 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Library and digital services access

Subsidised sports facilities

Resumo da oferta

Cardiff Metropolitan University is seeking a proactive Academy Football Coach to join the Junior Sport / Sport Systems team. You will assist with delivering the Football Junior sports programme and help ensure participant needs are met, while supporting coaches and developing players across age groups.

You’ll contribute to training programme development, provide feedback, and uphold high safety and quality standards in line with governing body policies.

Qualificações

• Level 1 Coaching Qualification (or above) in football.
• Experience working with customers and parents.
• Strong teamwork skills and ability to collaborate within a coaching team.

Responsabilidades

• Assist Lead Coaches in delivering high-quality football coaching.
• Support participants in developing football skills across age groups.
• Assist in teaching and refining football techniques (dribbling, shooting, goalkeeping).
• Collaborate with the Lead Coach to develop and refine training programmes and provide feedback.

Conhecimentos

Coaching qualification

Teamwork

Customer experience

Formação académica

Level 1 Coaching Qualification (or above) in football

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Our Academy Football Coach is a key team member for Junior Sport / Sport Systems team, and associated areas of Cardiff Met Sport. They assist with the delivery of the Football Junior sports programme (Cardiff Met FC Academy) and ensure that the needs of participants are met.

You’ll lead the way by:

• Assisting the Lead Coaches of Football and wider Cardiff Met Junior Sport team in the delivery of high-quality Football coaching.
• Supporting our participants / athletes in their development of all elements of Football, across a range of age groups.
• Assist in teaching and refining of Football skills for various games (e.g., dribbling, shooting, goalkeeping).
• Collaborate with the Lead Coach to develop and refine training programmes, offering feedback on what is working well and what could be improved.

What you’ll Bring

You’ll use your previous experience of coaching & working within a sport coaching environment and understanding of the importance of customer care to provide an outstanding service to our Football participants. Your knowledge of industry standards and national governing body policies will ensure that our Football programmes are both safe and of the highest standards.

Additionally you’ll have:

• Level 1 Coaching Qualification (or above) in football.
• Superb team working skills, able to work effectively as part of a team to deliver the best outcomes for participants.
• Experience working with customers and parents.

We are a values-based University. We are proud of our culture, and we are there for our people. Our community spirit is the golden thread that underpins our values and behaviours. We support and embrace inclusion that enables everyone to feel respected and able to perform at their best. By joining our University, you'll find yourself in a unique environment where a wealth of knowledge and resources are readily available, supporting you with your career development.

We offer excellent benefits such as:

• Opportunities to learn and develop your skills with access to library and digital services facilities.
• Award winning sports and fitness facilities with subsidised membership.

Right to Work Information

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK that permits them to undertake the duties of the role.

If you require immigration permission to work in the UK, and your visa restricts employment as a professional sportsperson or sports coach, you are unlikely to be eligible for this role.

Cardiff Metropolitan University is proud to be a Disability Confident employer and a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant.

All applicants with disabilities, or those who are part of the Armed Forces community who during the shortlisting process meet the essential criteria for the role will be progressed to the next stage.

The University is committed to creating a highly inclusive culture. We offer family friendly and flexible working arrangements and a range of staff networks, forums and events to support and develop our people. We warmly welcome applications from those traditionally underrepresented in the higher education sector.

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