Lead Para Football Coach & Mentor

Triathlonscotland; Dundee; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community sports organization in Dundee seeks a passionate Lead Para Football Coach to deliver high-quality inclusive football sessions. The role involves mentoring sessional coaches, maintaining high standards of coaching and safeguarding, and engaging with participants to develop their skills and confidence. Applicants must have experience working with disabilities and relevant coaching qualifications. A full UK driving licence is also required. Flexible working hours with a pay rate of £13.63 per hour.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience working with people with disabilities.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Knowledge of the Class for Kids system.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver and evaluate engaging para football sessions.
• Lead by example, maintaining high coaching and safeguarding standards.
• Mentor, guide and support sessional staff and volunteers.
• Monitor and evaluate processes such as attendance and participant feedback.

Skills

Experience working with people with disabilities

Effective communication with parents and guardians

Leadership and mentoring

Understanding of safeguarding standards

Education

SFA Children’s Coaching Award (1.3)

SFA Youth/Adult Coaching Certificate (1.3)

Children’s Wellbeing in Scottish Football certificate

Job description

A community sports organization in Dundee seeks a passionate Lead Para Football Coach to deliver high-quality inclusive football sessions. The role involves mentoring sessional coaches, maintaining high standards of coaching and safeguarding, and engaging with participants to develop their skills and confidence. Applicants must have experience working with disabilities and relevant coaching qualifications. A full UK driving licence is also required. Flexible working hours with a pay rate of £13.63 per hour.