Football Coach (Bank) [Ref: HH5839]

Chichester College; Haywards Heath; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Haywards Heath is seeking an experienced Football Coach to join their Sports Academy. The role involves coaching, match preparation, and developing outreach programmes to engage with local schools. The ideal candidate will have a strong coaching background and the ability to foster student-athletes' growth both on and off the field. The college promotes a flexible working environment, supporting staff in achieving a healthy work-life balance.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

Discount schemes on shopping and travel

Family friendly policies

Continuous professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in coaching football at the competitive level.
• Ability to develop and implement training programmes.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Coach and support student-athletes in football.
• Prepare for matches and develop programmes.
• Engage with local schools to enhance community outreach.

Skills

Coaching experience

Program development

Team collaboration

Community engagement

Job description

As part of our multi-sport Academy team - includes Netball, Basketball, and Rugby - you will play a key role in coaching, match day preparation, and programme development. You will work collaboratively with fellow academy staff and academic teaching teams to ensure student‑athletes thrive both on the field and in the classroom. We provide an environment where player development is paramount, focusing on the technical, tactical, physical, and psychological aspects of performance, all contributing to improved game intelligence. The role also includes leading the development of a community outreach programme, engaging with local feeder schools to strengthen pathways into the Academy and broaden participation.

Haywards Heath College is excited to recruit an experienced and motivated Football Coach to join our highly successful Sports Academy Programme, encompassing Men's and Women's Football and Futsal. We are proud to be 2024 National Futsal Champions & 2025 Runners up, and we are looking for a coach who can continue to enhance the Academy's reputation and performance.

We have a fantastic range of staff benefits, highly competitive against what is offered by the private sector and other organisations, including:

• Local Government Pension Scheme - the Group contributes 20.4% of your actual pensionable pay.
• Discount schemes - including discounts on shopping, restaurants, travel and onsite facilities such as our gym and First Steps Childcare nurseries (specific campuses only).
• Family friendly policies - including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay (dependent on continuous service).
• Continuous professional development opportunities - including development days, funded apprenticeships and access to a range of other courses and activities.
• And much more - check out the Staff Benefits booklet attached to this advert for more information about our fantastic range of benefits available to staff.

Working in a vibrant and inclusive further education college is an inspiring experience. Our staff have a relentless focus on delivering outstanding teaching, learning and support, where you'll encounter a diverse student body, a positive atmosphere, ample support services, innovative teaching methods, community engagement and a celebration of individual differences. It's an environment that fosters personal growth and collaboration, to change lives through learning. We actively encourage applications from those seeking part-time roles, job shares, or other flexible working arrangements. Whether you're balancing caring responsibilities, pursuing personal goals, or simply seeking a healthier rhythm between life and work, we’re here to support you. Our roles are designed with adaptability in mind and at the heart of our people strategy is a commitment to an inclusive environment where different ways of working are not only accommodated but celebrated. If flexibility matters to you, you'll find a welcoming home here at CCG.

Work Pattern: Monday 2:00 to 4:00, Wednesday 10:00 to 6:00 and Friday 2:00 to 4:00