Schools & Football Coach - Berkshire and Surrey Area (Term Time Only)

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Schools & Football Coach - Berkshire and Surrey Area (Term Time Only), Brentford

Client: Brentford FC Community Sports Trust

Location: Brentford, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 390936a26d34

Job Views: 7

Posted: 18.02.2025

Expiry Date: 04.04.2025

Job Description:

With our community work spanning more than three decades, Brentford FC Community Sports Trust has established itself as a pioneering organisation for the local community. It uses the power of sport to educate, motivate and inspire people from all backgrounds.

Working in partnership with Brentford FC, the Trust offers a portfolio of programmes in education, employability, sports participation, health and community engagement.

We have won the ‘Football League Community Club of the Year’ award four times and have cemented our reputation as a community-led Football Club.

Most recently, we joined the European Football for Development Network and aligned our strategy with the UN’s sustainable development goals, which demonstrates our local impact at a global level.

Job Title: Schools & Football Coach - Berkshire and Surrey Area (Term Time Only)

Department: Schools

Reports to: Senior Manager, Operations & Business Development

Hours: 15 Hours (Term Time Only)

Closing Date: 13th March 2025

Inclusion Statement

Brentford FCCST is an organisation which values and is passionate about diversity and inclusivity. We welcome and encourage applications from qualified candidates, including those from underrepresented groups – such as those from ethnically diverse backgrounds, women, those from the LGBTQ+ community and those with disabilities.

Should you require any workplace accommodations (also known as ‘reasonable adjustments), you will have the opportunity to let us know at the appropriate points in the hiring process.

Safeguarding Statement

Brentford FCCST is committed to equality, the safeguarding and welfare of all children and adults at risk. This responsibility is shared by all staff and volunteers at the club, safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. Staff will be required to undertake regular safeguarding training to enable and reinforce a proactive approach to safeguarding. This role requires the post holder to apply all relevant policies and uphold the club’s commitment to safeguarding vulnerable people to ensure a safe environment for all. This includes the timely reporting of any safeguarding concern to the safeguarding team.

General Trust Accountabilities

• To ensure compliance with all relevant policies, including health and safety and safeguarding policies
• To ensure compliance with all relevant legal, regulatory, ethical and social requirements
• To build and maintain good working relationships both internally and externally, maintaining a professional image at all times when representing Brentford FC Community Sports Trust
• To keep confidential any information gained regarding the Trust and its personnel
• To maintain a flexible approach to work at all times

Main Purpose of Job

To provide PE coaching in schools to children in Key Stage 1 & 2. You will also be asked to deliver sports coaching sessions to children, young people and adults. The post holder needs to be flexible and will work irregular hours (e.g., evenings & weekends) given the nature of the role. Most sessions will take place in the Berkshire area or Surrey.

Responsibilities

• To deliver a variety of sports sessions professionally and with the flexibility to ensure all participants are offered coaching at a level appropriate to their ability and support needs.
• Develop relationships with participants, teaching staff and parents.
• Keep up to date monitoring including registers, VIEWS database, risk assessments and any relevant reporting documents.
• To lead on the delivery in our key partnership schools.
• To access all quality assurance and staff training offered by the Trust during the term of employment.
• To ensure all equipment is available and well maintained.
• Report any safeguarding concerns promptly to the appropriate authorities or designated personnel.

Key Internal Relationships

• Senior Manager Operations and Business Development
• Minimum Level 2 or above sports coaching qualification
• Safeguarding Certificate
• Emergency Aid Certificate
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in delivering PE Curriculum Coaching
• Ability to work under own initiative and as part of a team
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, to establish and maintain good working relationships
• Experience in planning and delivering sports activities, in curriculum-based PE and after school club environments
• Experience in understanding and commitment to physical education, sport and long-term athlete development
• Ability to travel to variety of workplaces within West London utilising own transport
• FA Youth Modules

Please note that where appropriate for the role, you will be required to complete additional background checks such as Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks and police checks for any time you have lived or worked outside of the UK in the last 10 years.

Please also note that a CV application will not be sufficient. Applications will not be considered where the application form has not been completed in full.

This role is a Regulated Activity role - please complete the Declaration of Offences Form.