FE Academy Coach

SCL; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Income Protection

Dental & Optical reimbursement

Health therapies

Job summary

SCL in Nottingham is seeking an engaging football coaching professional to lead a high-quality enrichment programme for 16-18-year-olds within our sports education framework.

You will plan, deliver and analyse training sessions, support classroom engagement, and help run open days and recruitment activity, while maintaining safeguarding and Health & Safety standards across all activities.

Qualifications

• Requires FA Level 2 Coaching Certificate (UEFA 'C').
• First Aid Certificate required.
• FA Safeguarding Certificate required.
• 3+ years coaching experience.
• FA Youth Awards preferred.
• Degree in Sports Science or Coaching.
• Driving Licence required.
• Experience in video analysis.

Responsibilities

• Deliver an outstanding football coaching programme aligned with the Academy philosophy.
• Plan, deliver and analyse training sessions as part of the coaching syllabus.
• Support education staff to maximise learner engagement and achievement.
• Assist in managing the competitive games programme.
• Focus on holistic development of each learner.
• Support open days, school visits and recruitment events.
• Engage in CPD opportunities and complete mandatory safeguarding training.

Skills

Coaching

Video Analysis

First Aid

Safeguarding

Driving License

Youth Awards

Degree in Sports/Coaching

Teamwork

Education

Degree in Sports Science/Coaching

Tools

Video Analysis Tools

Job description

We believe that everyone owns potential; it 's inside us all waiting to be discovered.

We are a post-16 further education provider delivering high-quality education, inspired through sport.

With over 20 years' experience in the industry, we have evolved to become the home of sports education for 16-18-year-olds. We are on a journey to set the standard for sports education that truly inspires young people to succeed and helps current and future generations of sports professionals to unlock their potential.

We are proud to teach, motivate and develop more than 3,000 learners in real sports environments every year nationwide helping them on their journey to the next steps in their career.

We are looking for an engaging, result-oriented and ambitious individual who can enhance our reputation and profile with employers and organisations.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Work with the Academy Manager to deliver an 'outstanding' football coaching (sports enrichment) programme in line with the Academy philosophy.


• Work alongside Academy staff to plan, deliver and analyse training sessions as part of the Academy coaching syllabus.


• Support education staff to ensure high levels of engagement and achievement in the classroom.


• Assist in the management, delivery and organisation of the competitive games programme.


• Focus on the 'holistic' development of each learner on the programme.


• Support in the delivery of open days, school visits, parents' evenings and other events as part of the Academy recruitment strategy.


• Engage with internal and external CPD opportunities to stay current with best practices.


• Complete all mandatory Health & Safety, Safeguarding and Compliance training.

Skills and Qualifications

• Minimum FA Level 2 Coaching Certificate (UEFA 'C')


• First Aid Certificate


• FA Safeguarding Certificate


• 3 + years C oaching E xperience.


• FA Youth Awards


• Degree in relevant areas (E.g., Sports Science, Sports Coaching )


• Driving License


• Experience in V ideo A nalysis

What SCL Offer:

• Attractive benefits for you and your family - We offer Life Assurance, Income Protection, and reimbursement for dental, optical, and alternative health therapies.


• Discounts and benefits through our Discount and Recognition Platform.


• An exciting and rewarding employee recognition scheme.


• Outstanding internal promotion prospects through the \"Teacher Talent Pathway\".


• CPD and Training - We are dedicated to developing you to reach your potential.


• Excellent staff discounts on SCL services.

The safety and welfare of children is paramount to SCL, all applicants will be subject to thorough background checks to ensure their suitability to work with children. These will include, but are not limited to: reference checks, police checks, DBS checks and qualification checks.