Sussex Coach

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

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