Sessional Coach - Kent

Chelsea FC Plc; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Chelsea FC is seeking a Football Coach to deliver safe, inclusive, high-quality coaching across activities for local youth and schools in Sevenoaks, Tonbridge, Maidstone and Gravesend. The role involves coaching daily across core programmes, school and holiday activities, and outreach into the local community.

The successful candidate will have FA Level 1 or equivalent, safeguarding and First Aid certificates, a valid DBS, and the ability to travel between sites using a car or public transport.

Qualifications

• Minimum FA Introduction to Football Coaching qualification (FA Level 1 equivalent).
• In date FA Safeguarding Children course & the FA Introduction to First Aid in Football certificate.
• Clean driving licence or able to travel to sites via public transport.
• Enhanced DBS check (otherwise we will put you through one).

Responsibilities

• To deliver safe, inclusive and high quality coaching sessions daily across core programmes (in-school, after-school, holiday programmes and post-16 sessions).
• To engage with local youth clubs, schools, organisations, leisure centres and The Club to develop relationships and out-reach delivery.
• To support the Line Manager by delivering activities as appropriate and sharing opportunities with the wider team.

Skills

Good communication

Organisational skills

Team motivation

Confident and outgoing

Attention to detail

Reliable

Risk awareness

Education

FA Introduction to Football Coaching qualification (FA Level 1 equivalent)

Job description

JOB TITLE: Football Coach

JOB FUNCTION: To deliver safe, inclusive, high quality provision across all activities and provision

DIRECT REPORTS: None

LOCATION: Across Sevenoaks, Tonbridge, Maidstone and Gravesend

CONTRACT: Variable - anytime between 7.30am and 9pm – Monday to Sunday

Main Responsibilities;

• To deliversafe, inclusive and high quality coaching sessions on a daily basis across the core programmes. These to include, but not limited to all In-School and Out of School activity, Player Development Programme activity, sessions at a post 16 football programme and the various activity delivered during the school holidays.
• To deliver on activity to support, develop, engage and enhance the relationships with local youth football clubs/schools/organisations/leisure centres/local authority/The Club.
• To deliver on any activity deemed appropriate and reasonable by the Line Manager.
• To support the wider team by networking and sharing relevant information and opportunities to further enhance the out-reach delivery programme.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of the new FA Introduction to Football Coaching qualification. (FA Level 1 is the equivalent qualification).
• In date FA Safeguarding Children course & the FA Introduction to First Aid in Football certificate.
• Clean driving licence or able to travel to sites via public transport
• Enhanced DBS check (otherwise we will put you through one)

Experience:

• Been involved in community/grass roots sports as a participant or coach.
• Worked as part of a team within a sporting environment.

Skills and Behaviours:

• Good communication and organisation skills.
• Ability to organise and motivate team members.
• Confident and outgoing personality.
• Aims to support and improve staff members.
• Attention to detail.
• Reliable and trustworthy.
• Risk aware and confident in escalating information.

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 and the Foundation 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.

This Job Description is not intended to be exhaustive; the duties and responsibilities may therefore vary over time according to the changing needs of the Club.

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