About the Role
Brentford FC Community Sports Trust is seeking a passionate and dedicated Football Development Coach to join our dynamic team. This role involves coaching across the girls' football pathway, including the coordination of a football development centre and wildcats centre, serving as head coach for the ETC, talent development, and promoting sportsmanship and teamwork within our community. The candidate will be required to work midweek evenings for training sessions.
Responsibilities
- Plan, deliver, and evaluate high-quality coaching sessions for girls of varying age groups and abilities within our football development pathway.
- Create a positive, inclusive, and engaging environment that encourages participation and personal development.
- Identify and nurture talented players, providing pathways for their progression within the sport.
- Work collaboratively with other coaches and support staff to ensure a consistent and holistic approach to player development.
- Develop relationships with participants, parents, and coaching staff.
- Conduct regular assessments and provide constructive feedback to players/coaches and their guardians to support their growth.
- Keep up to date monitoring including registers, VIEWS database, risk assessments, and any relevant reporting documents.
- Access all Quality Assurance staff training offered by the Trust during the term of employment.
- Ensure all equipment is available and well maintained.
- Conduct continuous professional development sessions and provide mentorship to coaches at the grassroots level.
- Contribute to the effective delivery of tournaments and events.
- Report any safeguarding concerns promptly to the appropriate authorities or designated personnel.
- Maintain accurate records of incidents, concerns, and actions taken.
Requirements
- Minimum UEFA C Coaching qualification.
- Previous experience in coaching football at grassroots or academy level.
- FA Safeguarding certificate.
- FA Emergency Aid certificate.
- Current DBS.
- UEFA B qualification or above (Desirable).
- Computer Literate (Microsoft Office) / IT skills (Desirable).
- Full UK driving licence and transport via car (Desirable).
- Ability to work under own initiative and as part of a team.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate young players.
- Excellent organisational and planning abilities.
- Commitment to continuous professional development and staying updated with the latest coaching methodologies.
- Ability to travel to a variety of workplaces within West London utilising own transport.
- Flexible to work outside normal office hours including midweek evenings and Saturday mornings.
- Opportunities to be offered additional working hours as overtime.
Skills
- Coaching football
- Player development
- Communication
- Interpersonal skills
- Organisation
- Planning
- Mentorship
- Safeguarding
- Microsoft Office
Location
- West London
Work Type
- Part-Time
- Flexible working hours
Experience Level
- Grassroots or academy level coaching experience
Education Level
- UEFA C Coaching qualification
- FA Safeguarding certificate
- FA Emergency Aid certificate
Salary/Compensations
- £12,378 Pro-Rata per annum (£15.87 per hour)
About the Company
- With community work spanning three decades, Brentford FC Community Sports Trust has established itself as a pioneering organisation for the local community.
- It uses the power of sport to educate, motivate and inspire people from all walks of life.
- Working in partnership with Brentford FC, the Trust offers a portfolio of programmes in education, health, sports participation and community engagement.
- The Trust has won the ‘Football League Community Club of the Year’ award four times and now employs more than 100 members of staff.
- The Trust is forecasting further significant expansion over the next two years following its appointment as a key partner in the redevelopment of Gunnersbury Park [as a sports hub], and its move to new, larger, purpose-built premises directly adjacent to the new Brentford FC 17,500 capacity stadium near Kew Bridge in 2021.
Equal Opportunity
- Brentford FCCST is an organisation which values and is passionate about diversity and inclusivity.
- We welcome and encourage applications from qualified candidates, including those from underrepresented groups such as those from ethnically diverse backgrounds, women, those from the LGBTQ+ community and those with disabilities.
- Should you require any workplace accommodations (also known as ‘reasonable adjustments), you will have the opportunity to let us know at the appropriate points in the hiring process.
- Brentford FCCST is committed to equality, the safeguarding and welfare of all children and adults at risk.
- This responsibility is shared by all staff and volunteers at the club, safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility.
- Staff will be required to undertake regular safeguarding training to enable and reinforce a proactive approach to safeguarding.
- This role requires the post holder to apply all relevant policies and uphold the club’s commitment to safeguarding vulnerable people to ensure a safe environment for all.
- This includes the timely reporting of any safeguarding concern to the safeguarding team.
- We remind those barred from regulated activity that it is an offence to apply for such positions.
- At Brentford FCCST we want everyone to feel valued and included.
- Therefore, we will do what we can to support applicants with disabilities and long-term health conditions as part of our application process.
- If you require any adjustments or support, please contact us on lculcean@brentfordfc.com and we will do our best to accommodate your requirements in line with the Equality Act 2010.
