JOB TITLE: Youth Inclusion Team Member (Coaching Delivery) x4

DEPARTMENT: Chelsea FC Foundation – Youth Inclusion Department

LOCATION: Stamford Bridge, Fulham Road, London, SW6 1HS. Delivery of activity across various community venues across South-West London and Surrey.

CONTRACT: Part Time, Permanent Contract

HOURS: 5 hours a week, 52 weeks per year varied & flexible working schedule throughout the week. This is a delivery focussed role and could include up to 2-3 evenings per week and / or weekend work. (draft timetables shared upon request).

Chelsea Foundation: 

Founded in 2010, the Chelsea Foundation builds on over 120 years of Chelsea FC’s commitment to making a positive impact. We harness the passion, energy, resources and excellence of Chelsea FC to create opportunities across wellbeing, community, and futures. Driven by a mission to inspire change, we’re dedicated to empowering individuals and strengthening the communities around us to make a difference.

Closing date: 18th November

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.

Job Function:

To support the delivery of Chelsea FC Foundation’s Youth Inclusion Programmes (Kicks sessions, Youth Club & Holiday Activity). Delivering inclusive diversionary activities that aim to keep young people safe, play sport and develop skills and improve mental wellbeing.

You’ll be: (Responsibilities):

•      Delivering weekly sport and youth work sessions, holiday activities, and termly leadership/ social action projects that promote personal development and reduce anti-social behaviour.
•      Planning and delivering engaging and informative sessions that will offer sustained participation with CFCF.
•      Educating young people on current issues through workshops and youth forums. Breaking down barriers between young people and the police.
•      Promoting and championing equality and inclusion by adapting delivery to meet the needs of the young people and adults at risk attending the sessions.
•      Helping ensure session plans, participation forms, recording sheets, risk assessments and registers are completed accurately and given to the appropriate CFCF or associated staff member.
•      Assisting implementation all safeguarding policies and procedures as outlined by Chelsea FC Foundation and report any safeguarding/welfare incidents that may take place during, before and after a session to the relevant officer, as well as the production of dynamic risk assessments for every session.
•      Responsible for the welfare of children in your care and should not leave them in the care of others. You should ensure that all children are signed in and out of all activities by a parent, carer or teacher/associated staff member or follow walk home alone procedure.
•      Delivering additional roles and responsibilities as required by the Chelsea FC Foundation and Ad hoc duties as requested by Chelsea FC Foundation Management staff.

You’ll have (Person Specification):

Qualifications:

Essential

•      Relevant professional and/or academic qualifications or a minimum of 1 year experience in delivering youth engagement programmes.
•      Youth Worker Level 2 Qualification (or willing to work towards).
•      Hold a minimum FA Level 1 Football Coaching Qualification.
•      In date FA Introduction to First Aid and Safeguarding Children Certificates.
•      Ability to travel to activity & meetings across South-West London and Surrey.

Desirable

•      Mental Health First Aid Training (or willing to work towards).
•      Mentoring Qualifications (or willing to work towards).
•      Youth Worker Level 3 Qualification.
•      FA Level 2 Football Coaching Qualification
•      Multi-sports Qualifications.

Experience:

•      Experience working or participating in community engagement programmes specifically tailored to the provision of at-risk young people and marginalised groups.
•      Ability to deliver inclusive activities and have an understanding of Equality and Diversity.
•      Experience of organising and motivating young people, aiding their personal development.
•      Awareness of local demographic and social needs.
•      Awareness of safeguarding and health and safety procedures within a sport and youth work setting.
•      Experience of mentoring young people to support their wellbeing and personal development.
•      Experience of assisting on social action, volunteering and leadership initiatives.
•      The ability to lead aspects of sports based diversionary activities, workshops, and social action schemes.
•      The ability to delegate appropriately to delivery staff members when required.
•      Good interpersonal skills with people at all levels, including colleagues, young people, parent/guardians, community partners and professionals.
•       An understanding of youth services, education providers, leisure facilities and local community and charitable organisations supporting deprived and disengaged young people.

In return: (Benefits)

• 25 days annual leave (pro-rata) + Bank Holidays.  After three years’ service, AL days increase to 28 (pro-rata).
• Pension Contribution (5%)
• Life Assurance (4 x base salary)
• Private healthcare through Vitality
• C2W (Cycle to Work scheme)
• Chelsea Ticket Membership Program – enables employees to purchase tickets for home games 49 days prior to the match
• Free staff lunches at Stamford Bridge (Mon-Fri)
• Discount on club and club-affiliated products (Megastore, Nike 25% discount, Stadium Tours, onsite bar/restaurant etc)
• Employee Assistance Program, Mental Health first aiders and a strong well-being community

Chelsea FC and the Foundation 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.