Job Summary
We are looking for a highly motivated Disability Sports Coach who is passionate about using sport to create opportunities for people living with a disability. Harnessing the reach and influence of a professional football club, you will play a pivotal role in delivering an impactful and inclusive disability sports programme across the Foundation.
What We Offer
Regular hours to suit your schedule;
London Living Wage salary as a minimum;
Training and development opportunities across our teams;
The opportunity to work with the official charity of a Premier League football club;
Make a difference to the lives of young people in South London.
Job Description
As Disability Sports Coach you will:
Deliver high quality football and multi-sport SEND sessions within schools (SEND and mainstream) and other settings;
Support players, giving them every opportunity to access sport sessions to assist with their personal development;
Deliver on SEND school holiday programs that provide fun activities for young people with a disability;
Maintain and update session attendance registers;
Report to the Disability Inclusion Officer on the achievement of a series of key performance indicators;
Commit to other duties required in line with the responsibilities of the post.
Person Specification
As successful candidate you will:
Have a passion for supporting children and young people with a disability to achieve their full potential;
Have experience of working with people with a disability in sport and physical activity;
Be an FA/UEFA qualified coach, minimum Level 1, with safeguarding and first aid qualifications;
Be reliable, organised, flexible and willing to learn;
Be available for evening, weekend and/or holiday work.
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.