Football Coach: Play Like a Girl (Sundays)

Girls United FA; London; On-site; Part time

Job description

Play Like a Girl: Sunday Sessional Coach

Job Description:

We are Girls United, an organisation that stands for a world with a level playing field, on and off the pitch. We establish grassroots football clubs for girls in multiple locations and use football as a tool to empower individuals. Being part of the Girls United team means believing in the cause and being invested in the progress of the organisation. Founded on values of equality, inclusion and empowerment, the organisation is a space for innovation, action and growth with positive social impact at its roots. We are growing quickly and undertaking a series of exciting projects.

Reports to:

London Programme Lead / Head Coach on site

Salary:

Lead Coach: £17.50
Assistant Coach: £13.50

Where & When:

Peckham Rye Park. Sunday Mornings 10.00am -11.00am (During term time)

Description:

The position of the Sunday Sessional Coach consists of delivering on our Play Like A Girl programme. This programme is all about getting girls of any ability aged 5-16 to enjoy the social benefits of sport. Working to a syllabus that focuses on developing life and social skills through playing football.

The position will include delivery of practical sessions, supporting players and our current workforce. This position is ideal for someone who wants to work in the foundation phase of play and make a positive contribution to the community. Girls United pride ourselves on being able to offer pathways across our different programmes. Within Play Like A Girl we look to get girls with little to no experience to a level where they become confident and at a stage where they can trial for our Club teams. Also it offers a space where players who may have a certain level of ability can come and hone in on their abilities without the pressures of it being about winning and losing.

Coach Expectations:

• Lead Coaches: will be able to oversee & support assistant coaches who will be delivering parts or whole sessions.
• All Coaches: To be able to build rapport and trust with players, attendees and young people to ensure they continue to engage with Girls United. The aim will be to support our community to develop on and off the pitch through the power of football.
• All Coaches: To work collaboratively with other team members including but not exclusive to; other volunteers, sessional staff and contracted staff within Girls United London.
• All Coaches: To support in creating and maintaining a positive relationship with community groups and partner organisations (such as venues) to deliver these programmes.
• To support the wider team with developing the organisation with new ideas, new programmes and new opportunities of growth, experience and delivery.
• Lead Coaches will be responsible in bringing appropriate equipment as agreed with the Programme Lead.

Essential and Desirable Qualities and Qualifications:

• Experiences - Someone who can lead delivering football or community sports programmes. Ideally, this programme experience would have been with young people (especially females). (D)
• Qualifications - FA Level 1 in Football Coaching (or working towards) including an in-date qualification for Safeguarding Children and First Aid in Football. (E for Lead Coaches and D for Assistant)
• Communication - Someone who is confident to speak and build positive rapport with various people within the community. For example but not exclusive to players, parents. (E)
• Organisation skills - someone who is able to manage their time effectively and ensure they are punctual in attending sessions and other in-person activities. (E)

Application Process:

1. Submit CV via hiring platform on bamboo HR.
2. A 20-30 minute phone interview with a member of Girls United Staff.
3. Practical interview which will consist of delivering on session. This will help us to assign your skillset to the most suitable coaching level within Girl United but also matching you to the most appropriate age groups.

Good luck!