Sussex Coach

Global Sports Jobs Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Chelsea FC Football Development seeks a part-time coach to deliver safe, inclusive and high-quality sessions across in-school, after-school and holiday programmes from its Crawley base at Thomas Bennett Community College. The role covers 20 hours per week, spread over 6 of 7 days, including 4 evenings, with no direct reports.

The post-holder will mentor sessional workers, foster positive environments and drive participant growth in youth football within a values-driven club.

Qualifications

• Holds the FA Introduction to Football Coaching qualification (FA Level 1 equivalent) at minimum, and is working towards a UEFA C-Licence.
• Has an up-to-date FA Safeguarding Children certificate and the FA Introduction to First Aid in Football certificate.
• Grassroots football experience as participant and/or coach.
• Experience working as part of a team within a sporting environment.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Able to organise and motivate team members.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, inclusive, high-quality coaching across Chelsea coaching activities, including in/out of school, Player Development Programme and weekend/holiday programmes.
• Ensure participants have a great Chelsea experience and coach for at least 60% of contracted hours.
• Build relationships with local youth clubs, schools, organisations, businesses and Council partners.
• Deliver activities deemed appropriate by Line Manager.
• Support and maintain financial stability and growth of activities.
• Follow Club policies, Health & Safety, Confidentiality and GDPR.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Teamwork

Motivation

Ambition

Education

FA Level 1 coaching

UEFA C-Licence (in progress)

Safeguarding certificate

First Aid in Football

Job description

About the Role

This role sits within Chelsea FC's Commercial, Football Development department in Sussex and is based at Thomas Bennett Community College in Crawley. The post-holder will deliver safe, inclusive and high-quality provision across Chelsea coaching activities, including in and out of school sessions, Player Development Programme sessions and school holiday/weekend programmes. This is a part-time permanent position of 20 hours per week, worked across any 6 of 7 days including 4 evenings, with no direct reports.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, inclusive and high-quality coaching sessions across all Club coaching activities, including in and out of school activity, Player Development Programme sessions and programmes delivered during school holidays and weekends
• Ensuring participants have the best Chelsea experience and delivering coaching sessions for at least 60% of contracted hours, excluding travel and setup/down time.
• Support, develop, engage and enhance relationships with internal and external customers, including local youth football clubs, schools, organisations, businesses, leisure centres, local authorities, governing bodies and the Club.
• Deliver any activity deemed appropriate and reasonable by the Line Manager.
• Support the wider team by networking and sharing relevant information and opportunities, ensuring efficiencies at all activities and supporting financial stability and growth.
• Carry out duties in line with relevant legislation and the Club's policies and procedures.
• Undertake any Club activity that may be required in addition to the role.
• Act as a positive role model, creating a safe, positive, inclusive and fun environment in which to educate, motivate and inspire young people and other participants.
• Help and support Chelsea FC Football Development staff to mentor and guide sessional workers in best practice and professionalism.
• Sustain and further develop activities through participation growth.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Holds the FA Introduction to Football Coaching qualification (FA Level 1 equivalent) as a minimum, and is working towards a UEFA C-Licence.
• Holds an in‑date FA Safeguarding Children course certificate and the FA Introduction to First Aid in Football certificate.
• Has been involved in grassroots football as a participant and/or coach.
• Has worked as part of a team within a sporting environment.
• Has good communication and organisational skills.
• Has the ability to organise and motivate team members.
• Is confident and outgoing, reliable and trustworthy, with good attention to detail.
• Aims to support and improve staff members.
• Is risk aware and confident in escalating information.
• Will embody the Club's BLUE behaviours (Brave, Lead, Unity, Edge) in their approach to work and interaction with others.
• Will adhere to the Club's policies and procedures, including Health & Safety, Financial Authorisation, Confidentiality and GDPR.
• Will act as an ambassador for diversity, equality and inclusion and demonstrate a positive commitment by treating others fairly in line with the Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Policy.
• Will create a safe environment and act to protect children, young people and vulnerable adults, reporting any concerns to the Safeguarding Lead.
• Will report any misconduct or suspected misconduct to the HR Department.
• Successful applicants must complete a DBS check before starting employment and may be required to undergo other child‑protection screening.

Workplace

Thomas Bennett Community College, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 5AD