Job Summary
We are looking for a highly motivated senior programme coordinator to lead on the organisation and delivery of the Foundation’s Primary Education team. You will line manage coaches working full-time and part-time within schools, oversee primary education relationships, lead on the 'Premier League Primary Stars' programme as well as heading up the Foundation's after school clubs.
What We Offer
Flexible & remote working;
Competitive salary and benefits package (including healthcare plan, discounts and match tickets);
26 days annual leave (in addition to public holidays);
A personal development plan and training opportunities;
Use the power of sport to make a difference in the lives of young people in South London.
Job Description
As Senior Primary Education Coordinator you will:
Oversee the Foundation’s school contracts and partnerships, including being the main point of contact for schools, organising the programme's schedule, managing the programme's budget, and quality assurance checking our coaches through site visits, ensuring current contracts are renewed and new business is taken on each year;
Line manage the Foundation’s full-time coaches, supporting their continuous professional development in collaboration with their schools and the Primary Education Manager;
Lead on the planning and delivery of the 'Premier League Primary Stars' programme, including the creation and updating of educational resources and upskilling staff;
Coordinate the Foundation’s after school club programme, including organising clubs through the Foundation’s booking system, the promotion of clubs to schools and participants, the management of part time coaches, and development of new business;
Plan and deliver an internal CPD calendar for Foundation coaches each year, organising engaging content so that coaches can effectively deliver the programme;
Oversee collection of data for all parts of the programme required for Premier League report writing, and updating online monitoring systems, including the creation of impactful case studies.
Person Specification
As successful candidate you will have:
A passion for working with primary schools and using sport to change young peoples lives;
A qualification in sport coaching;
Experience in primary school delivery with a proven track record of achievement;
Proven leadership skills, with the ability to provide staff with clear instructions to enable them to thrive in their roles;
The ability to manage partnerships effectively so that external partners are satisfied with our work;
The ability to create new educational resources and run staff CPD sessions.
The Palace for Life Foundation is the official charity of Crystal Palace FC which has been working with the south London community for over 25 years. We use the power of football and the Palace brand to change the lives of young people across south London, particularly the most hard-to-reach and hard-to-help. We work with over 13,000 people each year, inspiring them to find a better path and to lead a healthier life.