Sessional Coach

Complementary Training; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A coaching organization in the United Kingdom is seeking individuals to deliver quality coaching sessions across various programmes. Responsibilities include engaging with local youth sports and contributing to the development of inclusive activities. Candidates must have a minimum FA coaching qualification and be able to travel to different locations. This role emphasizes the importance of effective communication and teamwork, supporting an environment of equality and diversity.

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of the new FA Introduction to Football Coaching qualification.
• In-date FA Safeguarding Children course and First Aid in Football certificate are required.
• Clean driving licence or able to travel via public transport is needed.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, inclusive and high-quality coaching sessions across all programmes.
• Engage and enhance relationships with local clubs, organisations, and communities.
• Support the team by sharing relevant information to enhance outreach.

Skills

Good communication skills

Organisation skills

Ability to motivate team members

Confident personality

Reliable

Education

FA Introduction to Football Coaching qualification

FA Safeguarding Children course

FA Introduction to First Aid in Football certificate

Job description

JOB FUNCTION: To deliver safe, inclusive, high quality provision across all activities and provision

DIRECT REPORTS: None

LOCATION: Across Reading, Windsor, Staines, Uxbridge and Burnham

CONTRACT: Variable – anytime between 7.30am and 9pm – Monday to Sunday

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, inclusive and high quality coaching sessions on a daily basis across the core programmes, including but not limited to all In‑School and Out of School activity, Player Development Programme activity, sessions at a post 16 football programme and various activities delivered during the school holidays.
• Deliver on activity to support, develop, engage and enhance the relationships local youth football clubs/schools/organisations/leisure centres/local authority/The Club.
• Deliver on any activity deemed appropriate and reasonable by the Line Manager.
• Support the wider team by networking and sharing relevant information and opportunities to further enhance the out‑reach delivery programme.

Qualifications

• A minimum of the new FA Introduction to Football Coaching qualification. (FA Level 1 is the equivalent qualification).
• In‑date FA Safeguarding Children course & the FA Introduction to First Aid in Football certificate.
• Clean driving licence or able to travel to sites via public transport.
• Enhanced DBS check (otherwise we will put you through one).

Experience

• Been involved in community/grass roots sports as a participant or coach.
• Worked as part of a team within a sporting environment.

Skills and Behaviours

• Good communication and organisation skills.
• Ability to organise and motivate team members.
• Confident and outgoing personality.
• Aims to support and improve staff members.
• Reliable and trustworthy.
• Risk aware and confident in escalating information.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At Chelsea we recognise that the diversity of our people is one of our greatest strengths and we are taking positive action to ensure our existing colleagues and job applicants can fully be themselves and bring their own unique experiences and perspectives to Chelsea FC. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.

If you need reasonable adjustments made to the recruitment process, please reach out to your recruiter, who will be able to advise and support you.

Chelsea FC and the Foundation is fully committed to ensuring the safety and well‑being of all children, young people and adults at risk (vulnerable groups). We therefore require all successful applicants to complete a DBS Check prior to starting employment. Depending on the role, successful applicants may also be required to undergo other child protection screening where appropriate.

This Job Description is not intended to be exhaustive; the duties and responsibilities may therefore vary over time according to the changing needs of the Club.