BFC Community Sports Trust: Part-Time Football Development Co-Ordinator and Post-16 Coach

Brentford FC Limited; Ealing; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Brentford FC Community Sports Trust is seeking three dedicated part-time Football Development Co‑Ordinators and Post‑16 coaches to lead football development centres, oversee a Post‑16 team, and drive talent development in local West London areas.

The role requires working three midweek evenings and is based in community settings with overtime opportunities in related programmes.

Qualifications

• Minimum UEFA C coaching qualification and working towards UEFA B.
• Grassroots coaching experience is essential.
• FA Safeguarding certificate and FA Emergency Aid required.
• Current DBS clearance is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate and develop football development sites to offer coaching matched to ability and needs.
• Plan, deliver, and evaluate high-quality coaching sessions for the Post-16 Programme.
• Develop relationships with participants, parents and coaching staff.
• Deliver and monitor the football development plan and BFCCST coaching philosophy.
• Raise BFCCST profile in grassroots football and build local partnerships.
• Establish links with local clubs and governing bodies for opportunities.
• Maintain registers, risk assessments and reporting documents.
• Access Trust training and QA processes during employment.
• Ensure equipment is available and well maintained.
• Support tournaments and events delivery.
• Report safeguarding concerns promptly to designated personnel.
• Maintain accurate records of incidents and actions.

Skills

UEFA C qualification

UEFA B qualification in progress

Grassroots coaching

FA Safeguarding certificate

FA Emergency Aid certificate

DBS clearance

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: 21 Hour Part-Time Football Development Co-Ordinator and Post-16 Coach (Berkshire and Hillingdon)

Department: Community Football Development and Post-16 Football and Education Programme

Reports to: Senior Manager – Football Development

Salary: £17,300 pro-rata per annum (£15.87)

Brentford FC Community Sports Trust

With community work spanning three decades, Brentford FC Community Sports Trust has established itself as a pioneering organisation for the local community. It uses the power of sport to educate, motivate and inspire people from all walks of life.

Working in partnership with Brentford FC, the Trust offers a portfolio of programmes in education, health, sports participation and community engagement. The Trust has won the ‘Football League Community Club of the Year’ award four times and now employs more than 100 members of staff.

Inclusion Statement

Brentford FCCST is an organisation which values and is passionate about diversity and inclusivity. We welcome and encourage applications from qualified candidates, including those from underrepresented groups such as those from ethnically diverse backgrounds, women, those from the LGBTQ+ community and those with disabilities. Should you require any workplace accommodations (also known as ‘reasonable adjustments), you will have the opportunity to let us know at the appropriate points in the hiring process.

Safeguarding Statement

Brentford FCCST is committed to equality, the safeguarding and welfare of all children and adults at risk. This responsibility is shared by all staff and volunteers at the club, safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. Staff will be required to undertake regular safeguarding training to enable and reinforce a proactive approach to safeguarding. This role requires the post holder to apply all relevant policies and uphold the club’s commitment to safeguarding vulnerable people to ensure a safe environment for all. This includes the timely reporting of any safeguarding concern to the safeguarding team. We remind those barred from regulated activity that it is an offence to apply for such positions.

Should you require any workplace accommodations (also known as ‘reasonable adjustments), you will have the opportunity to let us know at the appropriate points in the hiring process.

General Trust Accountabilities

• To ensure compliance with all relevant policies, including health and safety and safeguarding policies
• To ensure compliance with all relevant legal, regulatory, ethical and social requirements
• To ensure compliance with the Trust’s Code of Conduct.
• To build and maintain good working relationships both internally and externally, maintaining a professional image at all times when representing Brentford FC Community Sports Trust
• To keep confidential any information gained regarding the Trust and its personnel
• To maintain a flexible approach to work at all times

Main Purpose of Job

Brentford FC Community Sports Trust is seeking three passionate and dedicated Football Development Co-Ordinator and Post-16 coach to join our dynamic team. This role involves coaching a Post-16 team, and co-ordinating, and developing, boys’ football development centres across of local areas, talent development, and promoting the values of sportsmanship and teamwork within our community.

The candidate will be required to work a combination of 3 midweek evenings to accommodate training sessions.

Additional overtime hours are available within other departments such as Community Football Development, Post-16, Schools and Community Engagement programmes.

Responsibilities

• To co-ordinate, and develop, football development sites professionally and with the flexibility to ensure all participants are offered coaching at a level appropriate to their ability and support needs.

• Plan, deliver, and evaluate high-quality coaching sessions within our Post-16 Football and Education Programme.

• Develop relationships with participants, parents and coaching staff.

• Deliver, record, maintain, monitor & evaluate the football development plan and coaching philosophy for BFCCST .

• Contribute to raising the profile and the perception of BFCCST in leading and developing grass roots football.

• Establish a relationship with local charter standard football clubs, local and national governing bodies to explore new opportunities for development – coaching / employment / pathways.

• Keep up to date monitoring including registers, VIEWS database, risk assessments and any relevant reporting documents.

• To access all quality assurance and staff training offered by the Trust during the term of employment.

• To ensure all equipment is available and well maintained.

• Contribute to the effective delivery of tournaments and events

• Report any safeguarding concerns promptly to the appropriate authorities or designated personnel.

• Maintain accurate records of incidents, concerns, and actions taken.

Key Internal Relationships

• Senior Manager – Football Development

• Senior Manager – School Sport and Post-16

• Community Football Development Co-ordinator

• Female Football Development Manager

• Female Football Development Co-ordinator

• Post-16 Head Coach

The Selection Criteria Essential

• Minimum UEFA C Coaching qualification and working towards UEFA B qualification

• Previous experience in coaching football at grassroots or academy level.

• FA Safeguarding certificate.

• FA Emergency Aid certificate.

• Current DBS.

Desirable:

• UEFA B qualification or above

• National Goalkeepers Course Certificate

• Computer Literate (Microsoft Office) / IT skills

• Full UK driving licence and transport via car

Personal Qualities:

• Ability to work under own initiative and as part of a team
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate young players.
• Excellent organisational and planning abilities.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and staying updated with the latest coaching methodologies.
• Ability to travel to variety of workplaces within West London utilising own transport.
• Flexible to work outside normal office hours including a combination of 3 midweek evenings and/or Saturday mornings to accommodate training sessions.