Football Projects Senior Officer in Cobham

To lead and deliver safe, inclusive, high quality provision on the core activity Football Projects delivered at Cobham and to further develop and grow the business.

Closing Date – 1st April. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. In the event that we receive a large number of applications, the position may be filled before the listed closing date. To avoid missing out, please submit your application at your earliest convenience.

Main Responsibilities

• To lead and develop on the effective planning, communication and execution of the core programme Football Projects run at Cobham, Chelsea FC Training Ground. These to include, but not limited to holiday camps, 1:1’s, experience days, touring groups, festivals and tournaments, coaching activities and matchdays.
• To deliver and showcase safe, inclusive and high quality coaching activity across the core programme Football Projects run at Cobham.
• To support the Football Projects Manager in driving additional income and surplus from various coaching programmes delivered both at Cobham and across the UK.
• To lead on managing the programme/activity schedule and sharing monthly schedules with the Area Lead for approval.
• To research and build on developing the wider area network opportunities in the area to create additional sporting opportunities, to increase commercial revenue and to further enhance the delivery programme.
• To innovate and seek new business and networking opportunities to share with relevant steering group and implement across the area to grow the income generation and enhance the delivery programme.
• Conducting regular 1:1’s with contracted staff to review performance and KPI’s and objectives, involvement in team meetings and investing in their development/training opportunities/CPD.
• To lead on all aspects of support for the Contracted and Sessional Coaches and Coordinators, this includes induction and onboarding, relevant training and CPD, mentoring opportunities, scheduling, appropriate resources and quality assuring.
• To be involved in a steering group aligned to your work programme.
• To carry out duties relevant to legislation and Club policies and procedures.
• To undertake any Club activities that may be required in addition to the role.

Our Expectations

• 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.

Measures of Performance

• To achieve and surpass all of the participation and budget targets that have been set for core programme Football Projects.
• To actively seek ways in which to increase participation and income across the core programme and Football Projects activity.
• To deliver coaching sessions across the week at no less than 25% of contracted hours. (This does not include travel and set up/down).
• To be a positive role model, creating a safe, positive and fun environment in which to educate, motivate and inspire young people and other participants to succeed and develop.
• To lead and support the Area Lead/Senior Officer in building robust relationships with Area Leads/Coordinators, Grassroots Clubs, External Organisations and Authorities.
• To support, mentor and guide Coordinators and Contracted and Sessional Coaches in best practice and professionalism.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• A minimum of UEFA C qualification.
• A project management or business qualification.
• In-date FA Safeguarding Children course & the FA Introduction to First Aid in Football certificate.
• Clean driving licence.

Experience

• Worked for a minimum of 3 years in an Elite Football Training environment.
• Led on a £200k project/programme within the football industry.
• Managed staff in a sporting environment.
• Been a Head Coach for numerous football events and understand the roles and responsibilities required.

Skills and Behaviours

• Excellent communication and organisation skills, Head Coach experience vital.
• Good ability to organise and motivate team members.
• Confident and outgoing personality.
• Able to support and improve staff members.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Reliable and trustworthy.
• Risk aware and confident and competent 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 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.