Head Coach School Football (Glenalmond College)

JOB TITLE: Head Coach School Football (Glenalmond College)

DEPARTMENT: Commercial, Soccer Schools, Football Projects

LOCATION: Glenalmond, Perth, Perthshire, PH1 3RY

DIRECT REPORTS: Contracted and Sessional Coaches only

CONTRACT: Full-time 35 hours any 6 of 7 days

JOB FUNCTION: To deliver safe, inclusive, high quality provision across the Football Projects & Post 16 programme and various important activity and to lead and support on the development of programmes this will include all activities but not limited to Glenalmond College.

Closing date: 23rd July

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 oversee, deliver and support the effective planning, execution and delivery of the football programme at Glenalmond College throughout the academic year.
• To fully integrate into School/College life when on site on and off the pitch. To lead and deliver on 35 hours of activity each week.
• To attend regular meetings at the school and to produce end of term reports on progress to share with both parties.
• To deliver on activity to support relationships with local youth football clubs other schools to further support the schools’ programme.
• To network and drive innovative ways in which to develop the area to create additional sporting opportunities to further enhance the wider Glenalmond College programme
• 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 Football Projects programmes, this will include, but not limited to CMT Learning/Nike soccer camps, SuperCamps, post 16 Football Programmes and all of the activity delivered at Cobham.
• To innovate and seek new business and networking opportunities to then implement across the area to enhance the delivery programme and support the school with promotional events and growth opportunities.
• To undertake any Football Development activities that maybe required in addition to the role.
• 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.
• To carry out duties relevant to legislation and the Clubs policies and procedures.
• To undertake any Club activities that maybe required in addition to the role.

MEASURES OF PERFORMANCE

• To ensure the Glenalmond College programme agreements are renewed each time.
• The participant numbers on the school’s programme grow or where agreed with the School, sustain year on year.
• To be a positive role model and leader, creating a safe, positive, inclusive environment for young people and other participants to succeed and further develop.
• To ensure all available exit routes are made available for the programme students.
• To lead and support with other CFC Football Development Staff in mentoring and guiding contracted and sessional coaches in best practice and professionalism.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Qualifications

• Minimum of the UEFA ‘B’ Licence.
• In date FA Safeguarding Children course & the FA Introduction to First Aid in Football certificate.

Experience

• Coached and/or managed an 11 a side football team
• Worked within a High School or College setting
• Been involved in community/grass roots sports as a coach
• 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 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

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.