Development Coach - Inclusion & Disability

Chelsea Football Club; Cobham; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Chelsea FC Foundation is seeking a Development Coach - Inclusion & Disability to deliver weekly sport sessions at Cobham Training Ground. You will work in the Inclusion & Disability team, delivering high-quality activities and promoting equality and inclusion across projects.

The role requires the FA Introduction to Football Coaching qualification (Level 1 equivalent) and other disability-specific qualifications, plus safeguarding and First Aid in Football.

Qualifications

• FA Introduction to Football Coaching qualification (Level 1 equivalent).
• Disability Inclusion Specific Sports Qualification.
• FA Safeguarding Children (current) and First Aid in Football certificate.
• Ability to travel to activity & meetings across Surrey, Kingston & London.
• Mental Health First Aid Training.
• Mentoring Qualifications.
• Youth Worker Qualification.
• FA Level 2 Football Coaching Qualification.
• Multi-sports Qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Deliver weekly sport and physical activity sessions across projects, with positive impact on development.
• Plan and deliver engaging sessions with session plans available on request.
• Develop and maintain relationships with local charities, education providers, county FAs, and disability organisations.
• Promote inclusion by adapting delivery to meet diverse needs of participants.
• Collaborate with Inclusion team to develop and deliver sessions and activities.
• Support outreach and share information to enhance delivery programs.
• Act as a positive role model and ensure a safe, fun environment for participants.

Skills

FA Introduction to Football Coaching

Disability Inclusion Qualification

FA Safeguarding Children

First Aid in Football

Mental Health First Aid Training

Mentoring Qualifications

Youth Worker Qualification

FA Level 2 Football Coaching

Multi-sports Qualifications

Job description

JOB TITLE: Development Coach - Inclusion & Disability

DEPARTMENT: Chelsea FCFoundation, Community Programmes Department

DIRECT REPORTS: None

LOCATION: Cobham Training Ground

CONTRACT: Permanent, Part Time.6 hours a week, varied & flexible working schedule throughout the week. This is a delivery focused role and will include up to evenings and weekend work. (draft timetables shared upon request).

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• To be a delivery staff member in the Inclusion and Disability team, delivering weekly sport and physical activity sessions, across multiple projects, offering high quality sessions to enhance a participant’s personal development and have a positive impact on their families.
• Plan and deliver engaging and informative sessions that will offer sustained participation with CFCF, ensuring session plans are readily available on request from CFCF assessors.
• To deliveron activity to support, develop and enhance the relationships with local charitable organisations, education providers, county FA’s, and disability specific organisations.
• Promote and champion equality and inclusion by adapting delivery to meet the needs of the young people and adults at risk attending the sessions.
• To have a strong understanding of the inclusion and disability department, working closely with the Inclusion and Disability Senior Officer and the Inclusion & Disability Coordinator to develop and deliver sessions and activities.
• To support the team by networking and sharing relevant information and opportunities to further enhance the out-reach delivery programme.

MEASURES OF PERFORMANCE

• To ensure session plans, participation forms, recording sheets, risk assessments and registers are completed accurately and given to the appropriate CFCF or associated staff member.
• Support the collection of monitoring and evaluation data of associated sessions in accordance with the needs of each project.
• To implement all safeguarding policies and procedures as outlined by Chelsea FC Foundation and report any safeguarding/welfare incidents that may take place during, before and after a session to the relevant officer, as well as the production of dynamic risk assessments for every session.
• Deliver additional roles and responsibilities as required by the Chelsea FC Foundation and Ad hoc duties as requested by Chelsea FC Foundation Management staff.
• To be a positive role model, creating a safe, positive and fun environment in which to motivate and encourage young people to succeed and develop.
• To build robust relationships with the participants, families, local schools, clubs, organisations and authorities.
• To help and support team staff, mentor and guide sessional workers in best practice and professionalism.
• You will have overall responsibility for the welfare of children in your care and should not leave them in the care of others. You should ensure that all children are signed in and out of all activities by a parent, carer or teacher/associated staff member or follow walk home alone procedure.

SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

Qualifications

• A minimum of the new FA Introduction to Football Coaching qualification. (FA Level 1 is the equivalent qualification).
• Disability Inclusion Specific Sports Qualification.
• In date FA Safeguarding Children course & the FA Introduction to First Aid in Football certificate.
• Ability to travel to activity & meetings across Surrey, Kingston & London
• Mental Health First Aid Training
• Mentoring Qualifications
• Youth worker Qualification.
• FA Level 2 Football Coaching Qualification
• Multi-sports Qualifications.

Experience

• Been involved in community/grass roots sports as a participant or coach.
• Worked as part of a team within a sporting environment.
• Ability to deliver inclusive activities and have an understanding of Equality and Diversity.
• Experience of organising and motivating young people, aiding their personal development.
• Awareness of safeguarding and health and safety procedures within a sport and youth work setting.Experience of working with young people to support their wellbeing and personal development.
• To embody the club’s BLUE behaviours (Brave, Lead, Unity, Edge) in the approach to work and interaction with others
• To adhere to the club’s policies and procedures, including Health & Safety, Financial Authorisation, Confidentiality and GDPR.
• To act as an ambassador for diversity, equality, and inclusion, and demonstrate a positive commitment by treating others fairly in line with our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Policy and reporting any acts of discrimination through appropriate channels
• To create a safe environment and act to protect all young people and vulnerable adults that are either in your care or attending club premises, and report any concerns to the Safeguarding Lead
• To report any misconduct or suspected misconduct to the HR Department.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At Chelsea we recognise that the diversity of our people is one of our greatest strengths and we are taking positive action to ensure our existing colleagues and job applicants can fully be themselves and bring their own unique experiences and perspectives to Chelsea FC. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.

If you need reasonable adjustments made to the recruitment process, please reach out to your recruiter, who will be able to advise and support you.

Chelsea FC is fully committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all children, young people and adults at risk (vulnerable groups). We therefore require all successful applicants to complete a DBS Check prior to starting employment. Depending on the role, successful applicants may also be required to undergo other child protection screening where appropriate.