ETC Coach - Women\'s Academy

Brief Description

JOB TITLE: ETC Coach – Women’s Academy

DEPARTMENT: Women’s Academy

LOCATION: Cobham – Chelsea FC Training Ground, plus travel to ETC games programmes

CONTRACT: Sessional Contract, 4 hours across 1 day, or, as and when required according to ETC half term schedule.

Closing date: 4th September

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.

JOB FUNCTION: The role of our ETC Coaches is to create a positive learning environment where you will support and develop all players within the group to attain the highest levels of performance possible in a safe, secure, and supportive environment. You will work with the Centre Manager to drive and nurture a positive culture within the training group and be a coach who makes the ETC a place where players learn, have fun, and develop a love for the game. Coaches will deliver 1.5-hour football coaching sessions in line with the FA and Chelsea’s ETC curriculum / blueprint to develop players technically and tactically.

PLAY YOUR PART (Main Responsibilities)

• To support and develop all players within the Emerging Talent Centre.
• To attain the highest levels of performance possible in a safe, secure and supportive environment.
• To connect with our young people and support and challenge them.
• To be responsible for planning and delivering high quality sessions in line with our coaching curriculum.
• To be responsible for reviewing, reflecting and evaluation sessions.
• Ensure the focus of every training session and game is always on the individual progression of the player.
• To deliver the training programme once a week, and to lead the squad on the ETC games programme (approximately every 6 weeks)
• Be available for all player & parent review meetings.
• To act professionally when representing Chelsea FC, including but not limited to training/games, and to be set up and ready 15 minutes prior to the players arrival. To be a positive role model to all players, parents and work colleagues.
• Ensure all equipment is maintained and facilities are respected, to give our players the best experience.
• In line with our safeguarding policies, the coach needs to ensure that all relevant documentation is kept up to date and is accessible on request.
• To be committed to ensuring the welfare and safeguarding of elite Emerging Talent Centre players, maintaining professional boundaries and promoting their well-being needs.
• To comply with the Chelsea FC and ETC ‘Code of Conduct’ regulations.

DO THE RIGHT THING (Our Expectations)

• To demonstrate and live by the club’s values; Here to Win, Be Brave, Do the Right Thing, Play Your Part, Many Teams, One Club and Proud to Be Chelsea
• To adhere to the Foundation’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

HERE TO WIN (Measures Of Performance)

• Excellent timekeeping and attendance
• Excellent communication skills with other parties, colleagues and players
• Excellent team player
• Attention to detail

Qualifications

PROUD TO BE CHELSEA (Person Specification):

• UEFA C Licence (Essential)
• UEFA B Licence (Desirable)
• FA Safeguarding Qualification
• FA First Aid Qualification

Experience

• Experience working in the Women’s game
• Experience within Youth / development football
• Experience in planning and delivering sessions

Skills And Behaviours

• Communication Skills
• Attention to detail
• Creative and open-minded
• Proactive and driven to succeed
• General ICT Skills
• Presentation Skills

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. #J-18808-Ljbffr