Job Description
Full job description
The post comprises of two key areas:
Practical- Leading, organising and delivering on all practical aspects of the Football Education Programme. A key area of the role will be to create and implement a successful, engaging training and games programme for all of our students, as well as being the lead coach for a squad on match days. Duties will also include keeping up to date with the relevant administration duties.
Recruitment- recruitment of students onto the programme is an essential element of the post. The post holder will create and implement an effective recruitment strategy to engage the target audience using a variety of methods. There is also an expectation for the post holder to deliver a range of further school and community activities. The role will include regular liaison with schools and grassroots football clubs across Hyndburn, Ribble Valley and Rossendale. This role also requires the holder to work under the jurisdiction of the Head of Education and Chief Executive as well as assisting other staff members of Accrington Stanley Football College in the day to day delivery of the study programmes.
There is also an expectation that the Lead Coach and Recruitment Officer will have a minimum of 1 year previous experience working with the 16-19 age category. The role also requires a dedication to work on weekends, evenings and ASFC match days should the charity require. There is a minimum requirement for the holder to have a full valid UK driving licence with business insurance as travelling across East Lancashire and other areas will be part of this role.
We are seeking someone who is knowledgeable and passionate about mentoring and coaching within a football environment.
A full, valid UK driving licence with business insurance is essential for this role.
Requirements
· Level 2/UEFA C Football Coaching Qualification as a minimum
· Recruitment experience
· 1 year’s previous experience working with the 16-19 age group.
· Full valid UK driving licence with access to car during work hours
· Educated to A-Level standard or equivalent
· UEFA B license
· Sport related degree
· FA Youth Modules
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £25,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
Accrington Stanley Community Trust is the award-winning, official charity (number 1139575) of Accrington Stanley Football Club.
Accrington Stanley Community Trust was originally established under the banner of Football in the Community in 2007, with the aim to bring the professional club and their community closer together. After becoming a registered charity and re-forming as a Community Trust in 2010, the organisation has seen an accelerated rise and growth.
Accrington Stanley Community Trust has expanded at a phenomenal rate and work in 4 key themed areas: Sports Participation, Education, Health & Wellbeing and Community Engagement.
Football and in particular, Accrington Stanley Football Club has the ability to engage people, improve community cohesion and raise the hopes and aspirations of the people of Hyndburn. As a Club we are committed to ensuring that we respond to local needs whilst working strategically in line with regional and national agendas. We all recognise that sport can play a prominent role in addressing major issues such as obesity, anti-social behaviour, health, employment and attainment.
Accrington Stanley Community Trust engages with over 16,000 people every year across 30 different projects.