Birmingham City Football Club Foundation – Transforming the city through the power of football
Join us at an exciting time of growth and transformation as Birmingham City FC continues to make waves on the world stage. The Foundation harnesses the power of football and sport to improve the lives of tens of thousands of people in Birmingham, helping our community grow alongside the football club. We are proud to be more than football.
Are you passionate about inspiring children of all ages on the sports field?
The role
We are seeking experienced, passionate and creative individuals to join our team in delivering high‑quality Football and Futsal sessions to children of all ages and abilities. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong organisational, communication and interpersonal skills and have experience working in a similar role.
The Team
Birmingham City FC Foundation is growing. Our team is passionate about working together to make change happen.
The Person
The successful candidate will create sessions that are fun, inclusive and delivered in line with the Foundations Coaching fundamentals. They will encourage participation to help individuals develop, reach their potential and enjoy physical activity.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver inspiring, interactive and engaging Football and Futsal sessions for all participants, providing an outstanding professional and enjoyable learning experience.
- Provide a safe and fun environment for young people to meet new friends, develop skills, improve mental and physical wellbeing and promote personal development.
- Ensure safeguarding is at the heart of all work, applying best practices and policies in all aspects of student support and sessions, including registers, medical needs and additional support reviewed prior to each session and adaptations made where required.
- Develop and maintain positive professional relationships with young people, engaging them in activities that promote personal and social development.
- Ensure all administration processes are implemented for sessions, including registers, payments, session plans and registration forms are up to date and processed correctly.
- Work as part of an effective camp team.
- Support the talent ID process for all players.
- Support and maintain relationships with all participants and key stakeholders such as tournaments, events, players and parents.
- Work in line with and contribute to coaching curriculums and resources.
- Ensure that all delivery is inclusive and based on the needs of specific programmes and/or individuals.
- Show commitment, motivation and enthusiasm to enhance standards of coaching both personally and within your coaching programmes.
- Prepare and implement structured and progressive coaching programmes ensuring a high quality, enjoyable coaching experience centred on the needs of the participants.
- Attend all meetings, professional development and appointments as requested by the line manager.
- Liaise with programme leads to ensure all monitoring and evaluation is completed as per the programme requirements.
- Assist in the delivery of competitions including Kid’s Cup, Girl’s Cup and locally organised tournaments and events.
- Work with less experienced coaches to support their development.
- Work across programmes to meet the needs of the organisation as and when requested by the line manager.
The Foundation – What We Offer
- Opportunity to make a real impact and be part of our exciting future.
- Competitive salary and benefits package including:
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Death in service plan (after 12 months of service)
- Additional service days (capped at maximum 5 days)
- A wellbeing day (after successful completion of probation)
- Staff discounts including opportunity for match‑day tickets
- On‑site parking
- Staff uniform
Code of Conduct
Birmingham City F.C Foundation expects the highest standards of integrity and conduct in all matters concerning the Foundation and its employees. All employees are expected to act wholeheartedly in the interests of the Foundation. Any conduct detrimental to its interests or its relations with its customers, suppliers, the public or damaging to its public image shall be a breach of Foundation rules and policies. Discriminatory, offensive, and violent behaviour are unacceptable, and any complaints or concerns will be dealt with and acted upon.
Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children, young people, and adults at risk. All applicants will be asked to provide details of any previous convictions, cautions, and reprimands, as outlined in the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (amended 2013). Appointment to this role is subject to a satisfactory DBS check and references.
We are committed to ensuring the general wellbeing, welfare and safety of all children and vulnerable adults engaged in activities is of the utmost importance. The Foundation will fulfil its responsibilities by ensuring it displays best practice in safeguarding matters – including Safer Recruitment – carried out in partnership with the child or vulnerable adult, families, and the relevant local authority.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Birmingham City F.C. Foundation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. Applications will be considered on merit alone, regardless of gender, race, marital status, age, nationality, ethnic or national origins, disability, sexual orientation, political or religious belief, background, or family circumstance.
We commit to ensuring equality, inclusion, and diversity is at the heart of everything we do to provide fair and non‑prejudicial access to the services across the Foundation. The Foundation opposes all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination, either direct or indirect, or harassment, on the grounds of protected characteristics such as age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage & civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. Breach may result in disciplinary action, including suspension and dismissal.
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences, including those from underrepresented groups – women, individuals from Black and Minority Ethnicities, the LGBT community, and people with a disability.
Birmingham City F.C. Foundation proudly recognises the exceptional skills, dedication and resilience of those who have served in the UK Armed Forces. We actively welcome applications from veterans, reservists, and members of the wider Armed Forces community.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.
FA Introduction to Coaching, FA Safeguarding, FA First Aid, Experience of working with young people in a football and community environment
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