Community Coach

  • Fulham FC
  • Fulham, London, UK
  • 09 Sep, 2024
Full time Coaching Community Premier League Soccer Coach

Job Description

We are seeking enthusiastic and dedicated Community Coaches to join our dynamic team. As a Community Coach, you will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality coaching sessions to a wide range of participants, promoting health, wellbeing, and personal development through sport.

 

Community Coach

 

Salary: £19,282

 

Contract Type: Part-Time (30 hours) positions available. Overtime is available for up to an additional 10 hours a week per business need.

 

Application Deadline:  11th October 2024- we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

 

Fulham FC Foundation is the Official Charity of Fulham Football Club, committed to our vision for a healthy, inclusive and thriving community.
 

With the passionate pursuit of building better lives through sport, we connect Fulham FC to young people and adults across South West London. We work with a broad range of the community, supporting disabled young people, refugees, socially isolated adults, people with mental health challenges and many others.
 
We change the lives of over 10,000 people every year. We inspire and engage through sport, improving the physical health and mental wellbeing of our participants, while supporting people across our community to feel socially connected and confident.

Fulham FC Foundation strives to deliver high quality activities and we recognise that our coaches are key to achieving this. Often the first point of contact for partners and customers and representing the Foundation in a range of environments, we set high standards for those who deliver our programmes.

You will be a positive role model, have exceptional time management skills and the ability to act on your own initiative.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Plan and deliver engaging and inclusive sports sessions for various age groups and abilities.
  • Support and mentor participants, fostering a positive and encouraging environment.
  • Assist in the development and delivery of community outreach programmes and events.
  • Work closely with local schools, clubs, and community organisations to promote Fulham FC Foundation’s initiatives.
  • Ensure all sessions are conducted in accordance with health and safety guidelines and safeguarding policies.
  • Collect and report data on participant attendance, engagement, and feedback to help measure programme impact.
  • Act as an ambassador for Fulham FC Foundation, upholding our values and mission in all community interactions.

 

Essential Qualifications and Skills:

  • Introduction to Coaching Qualification
  • Experience in delivering sports coaching sessions to diverse groups.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Passion for football and a commitment to community development.
  • Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
  • Valid UK driving license and access to a vehicle or ability to travel independently

 

Desirable Qualifications and Skills:

  • Additional coaching qualifications (e.g., UEFA C Licence).
  • Experience in working with schools, community groups, or in a similar charitable organisation.
  • Knowledge of safeguarding and first aid procedures.