Head Football Coach - Sheffield

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Job Title: Head Football Coach

Location: Sheffield

Position Type: Full-time

Are you an enthusiastic football coach passionate about improving young talent? An exciting opportunity has opened for a Head Football Coach in the South Yorkshire area, providing the chance to lead and inspire young players across various locations on their footballing journey.

Offerings:

• Competitive salary: £25,500 per annum for 5 courses.
• Competitive salary: £27,000 per annum for 6 courses (TBC before starting)
• Bonus scheme 3 times a year*
• Generous fuel allowance package
• Free Childcare
• Full provision of equipment and uniform for coaching sessions.
• Access to a comprehensive coaching syllabus and resources.
• Opportunity to lead sessions at various locations, impacting a diverse range of young athletes.
• Chance to guide and shape young athletes' futures positively.

Schedule: 5 Days

Monday - Barnsley Academy High School, Barnsley - 6:00pm - 8:30pm

Tuesday - Astrea Academy High School, Sheffield - 6:00pm - 8:30pm

Wednesday - Clifton Community School, Rotherham - 6:00pm - 8:30pm

Thursday - First Park Academy, Sheffield - 5:30pm - 8:00pm

Friday - Sheffield Park Academy, Sheffield - 6:00pm - 8:30pm

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead engaging coaching sessions for primary school-aged children at different locations (weekly evening sessions listed below. During the school holidays there will be coaching hours at one of our holiday clubs)
• Develop and implement structured football training programs, integrating skill-building exercises, drills, and match simulations.
• Organize and oversee 12-week development courses and multi-sport camps aimed at nurturing talent and developing a deep passion for sports.
• Manage administrative duties related to coaching programs, including scheduling, registrations, and maintaining effective communication with parents/guardians.

Requirements:

• Valid FA qualification.
• Experience in coaching primary school-aged children is advantageous.
• Must possess or be willing to work towards FA First Aid and Safeguarding certifications.
• Paediatric First Aid & Designated Safeguard Lead desirable. Full training will be provided.
• Essential possession of a valid driving license.
• DBS checked or willingness to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to motivate and inspire young athletes.
• Commitment to player development and a genuine passion for football.