MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To oversee, deliver and support the effective planning, execution and delivery of the football programme at Glenalmond College throughout the academic year.

• To fully integrate into School/College life when on site on and off the pitch.

• To lead and deliver on 35 hours of activity each week.

• To attend regular meetings at the school and to produce end of term reports on progress to share with both parties.

• To deliver on activity to support relationships with local youth football clubs other schools to further support the schools' programme.

• To network and drive innovative ways in which to develop the area to create additional sporting opportunities to further enhance the wider Glenalmond College programme

• To lead, deliver and co-ordinate on various Football Projects throughout the year.

• To oversee and deliver safe, inclusive and high quality coaching activity across the Football Projects programmes, this will include, but not limited to CMT Learning/Nike soccer camps, SuperCamps, post 16 Football Programmes and all of the activity delivered at Cobham.

• To innovate and seek new business and networking opportunities to then implement across the area to enhance the delivery programme and support the school with promotional events and growth opportunities.

• To undertake any Football Development activities that maybe required in addition to the role.

• To lead on the induction and onboarding process for contracted and sessional coaches, which includes relevant training/CPD, mentoring opportunities, appropriate resources and quality assuring.

• To carry out duties relevant to legislation and the Clubs policies and procedures.

• To undertake any Club activities that maybe required in addition to the role. 

MEASURES OF PERFORMANCE:

• To ensure the Glenalmond College programme agreements are renewed each time.

• The participant numbers on the school's programme grow or where agreed with the School, sustain year on year.

• To be a positive role model and leader, creating a safe, positive, inclusive environment for young people and other participants to succeed and further develop.

• To ensure all available exit routes are made available for the programme students.

• To lead and support with other CFC Football Development Staff in mentoring and guiding contracted and sessional coaches in best practice and professionalism. 

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

Qualifications:

• Minimum of the UEFA 'B' Licence.

• In date FA Safeguarding Children course & the FA Introduction to First Aid in Football certificate.

Experience:

• Coached and/or managed an 11 a side football team

• Worked within a High School or College setting • Been involved in community/grass roots sports as a coach

• Worked as part of a team within a sporting environment. 

Skills and Behaviours:

• Excellent communication and organisation skills.

• A good ability to organise and motivate team members.

• Confident and outgoing personality.

• Able to support and improve staff members.

• Robust attention to detail.

• Reliable and trustworthy.

• Risk aware and confident and competent in escalating information.

• Confident in presenting both in a classroom and on the pitches. 

OUR EXPECTATIONS:

• To embody the club's BLUE behaviours (Brave, Lead, Unity, Edge) in the approach to work and interaction with others

• To adhere to the club's policies and procedures, including Health & Safety, Financial Authorisation, Confidentiality and GDPR.

• To act as an ambassador for diversity, equality, and inclusion, and demonstrate a positive commitment by treating others fairly in line with our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Policy and reporting any acts of discrimination through appropriate channels

• To create a safe environment and act to protect all young people and vulnerable adults that are either in your care or attending club premises, and report any concerns to the Safeguarding Lead

• To report any misconduct or suspected misconduct to the HR Department