Senior Coach (Part-Time)

DEPARTMENT: Commercial, Soccer Schools, Hampshire

DIRECT REPORTS: None

CONTRACT: Part-time 25 hours a week and 5 of 7 days

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: To deliver safe, inclusive, high quality provision across the core programme and various important activity and to lead and support on the development of programmes.

PLAY YOUR PART (Main Responsibilities):

• To lead, deliver and co-ordinate on a post 16 football programme at Sparsholt College.
• To lead and deliver a minimum of 15 hours of activity across 3 separate sessions a week.
• To support on the Player Development Programme for 10 hours a week.
• To attend regular meetings at Sparsholt College and produce end of term reports on progress to share with both parties.
• To lead, deliver and co-ordinate on various Football Projects throughout the year.
• To oversee and deliver safe, inclusive and high quality coaching activity across the core programmes.
• To deliver on activity to support relationships with local youth football clubs to further support the post 16 programme.
• To network and drive innovative ways in which to develop the area to create additional sporting opportunities to further enhance the wider delivery programme.
• To lead on the induction and onboarding process for contracted and sessional coaches, which includes relevant training/CPD, mentoring opportunities, appropriate resources and quality assuring.
• 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 carry out duties relevant to legislation and the Clubs policies and procedures.
• To undertake any Club activities that may be required in addition to the role.
• 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 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.

HERE TO WIN (Measures of Performance):

• To ensure the written post 16 football agreement with the School or College is renewed each time.
• The participant numbers on the post 16 football programme grow or where agreed with the School or College, sustain year on year.
• To be a positive role model and leader, creating a safe, positive, inclusive and fun environment in which to educate, motivate and inspire young people and other participants to succeed and further develop.
• To ensure all available exit routes are made available for the post 16 students.
• To deliver coaching sessions across the week at no less than 50% of contracted hours. (This does not include travel and set up/down).
• To lead and support with other CFC Football Development Staff in mentoring and guiding contracted and sessional coaches in best practice and professionalism.

PROUD TO BE CHELSEA (Person Specification):

Qualifications: Minimum of the new FA C Licence, working towards an FA B Licence. In date FA Safeguarding Children course & the FA Introduction to First Aid in Football certificate. Enhanced DBS check.

Experience: Coached and/or managed an 11 a side football team for a minimum of 2 years. Worked within a High School or College setting for a minimum of 2 years. Been involved in community/grass roots sports as a coach for a minimum of 3 years. Worked as part of a team within a sporting environment.

Skills and Behaviours: Excellent communication and organisation skills. A good ability to organise and motivate team members. Confident and outgoing personality. Able to support and improve staff members. Robust attention to detail. Reliable and trustworthy. Risk aware and confident and competent in escalating information. Confident in presenting both in a classroom and on the pitches.

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.