We are currently looking for a Community Football Coach who will be able to deliver a range of active sessions, including coaching football‑based activities at soccer camps, in community settings, PL Kicks sessions, the Girls Development Centre, and occasional after‑school and curriculum‑based classroom sessions.
New coaches will be accountable for the welfare of children and vulnerable adults in line with the Trust’s safeguarding policies.
We expect candidates to embrace equality, diversity, and inclusivity to facilitate a consistent, coordinated, and embedded approach to fairness and opportunity. Successful candidates will embody FGR Community values.
The role may require availability on match days, typically every other Saturday or a weekday evening.
Requirements
- Knowledge of the FA Coaching Pathway and a minimum of a Level 1 football coaching badge
- Experience of working or volunteering within either school, club, or community sporting settings
- Ability to plan, deliver & evaluate coaching sessions
- Good communication, organisational and interpersonal skills
- Enhanced CRB Certificate or Current FA DBS Clearance
- FA Safeguarding & Emergency aid/ BFAS Qualifications
- Ability to work within a team effectively & efficiently and buy‑in to the environmental ethos
- Computer Literate
- Experience of working in a charity or community organisation
- Mentoring other staff through coaching/teaching
- Knowledge of the national curriculum for children aged 5‑11 years and/or 11‑16 years
- Knowledge and understanding of the charity, voluntary and community sector
- A desire to pursue a career in the football industry and be a committed, enthusiastic, and highly motivated, showing a passion for promoting participation and love for the sport
- Experience with Quality Assurance Reporting platforms
- Experience facilitating cup, camps, and curriculum programmes
- Working with socially excluded young people and vulnerable adults
- Teaching Qualification, Level 2 Coaching Award or UEFA B licence
- Level 2 or 3 Supporting PE and school sport (or equivalent)
- Clean Driver’s Licence
We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to ensuring that all are treated fairly and with respect, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion and belief, sex or sexual orientation.
FGR is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment fully.
As a valued member of the team you will support the Group Environmental policy and its associated targets to make the Green Britain Group net carbon neutral by 2025.
What’s in it for you
- Healthcare plan, life assurance and generous pension contribution
- Various company discounts (including shops, days out and events)
- Holiday of 25 days (plus bank holidays) & ability to buy/sell days
- Cycle to work scheme, car pooling and onsite parking available
Flexibility statement
The fast‑moving nature of the company’s business means that from time to time you may be asked to perform duties or tasks outside of your original job description on an ad‑hoc basis. This allows the company to use its people in the best possible way at all times and helps employees to contribute in a changing environment.
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