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International Coach - Nationwide

Employer
Chelsea FC
Location
Nationwide
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
26 Feb 2018

Foundation International Coach - Nationwide

Reporting to: Staff Operations Manager

Department:  Foundation International Football Development

Job Function:  To work as an international coach, delivering grass roots and development coaching programmes for Chelsea FC Foundation in a multitude of global locations.

Contract:  Casual coaching agreement.

Chelsea FC Foundation are searching for highly motivated and outgoing individuals to join the international development team as a Foundation International Coach. Qualifications and relevant coaching experience may affect suitability, rates of pay and selection for specific programmes that will run periodically throughout the year. 

Working Hours: will vary subject to the needs of the business. Most programmes will require a bespoke schedule, lasting from between 1 and 12 weeks, peak periods are between April and September annually. All work will be confirmed no later than 1 month prior to the event.   

Annual leave:  Will be paid pro rata based on the amount of work delivered in an annual cycle.

Main Responsibilities:

Overseas / International Responsibilities: will include coaching groups of children, both male and female of different abilities intermediate to advanced 5 to 18years, in select cases coaches maybe asked to lead teams into competition events.

Each programme will require coaches to work of a set curriculum that may require bespoke session planning and player evaluation and feedback. All staff will be expected to develop the content to the needs of the group. All related paperwork will be completed in a set format and in-line with set standards.

Additional responsibilities could involve delivering power point presentation to players, parents and coaches as part of the programme delivery. 

Developing positive but professional relationships with parents, players, coaches and teachers and associates is imperative to all programme and projects. All staff will be guided to manage communication appropriately during and after any coaching event.

All logistics flights, transport, and accommodation will be support by the international department in the UK.  Due to majority of programmes being for extended periods and outside Europe coaches will be required to attend and support visa application meetings and attend a set preparatory meeting at Chelsea FC’s Training ground surrey.

All members of staff will be trained to a set standard implementing appropriate policies and procedures that uphold best practice and to safeguard the participant and staff involved in the programme. (Recording accurate paperwork is a key responsibilities).

As a representative of Chelsea FC Foundation internationally, there will be added responsibility around staff conduct on and off the fields, all staff will be monitored and supported by relevant programme manager and the staff operations manager.

All staff will be required to update key qualification and attend set CPD events annually.

Measures of Performance:

All coaching staff will be monitored and evaluated against the delivery standards during the programme delivery.  Head Coaches will complete a full evaluation along with feedback from participant and associate organisations.  All information will be reviewed and shared as formal feedback on every trip / programme delivered. 

Personnel Specification:

Professional Qualifications:

  • FA Level 3 (Essential), UEFA A  (Desirable)
  • Youth Modules 1, (Essential) 2, 3 (English FA)- (Desirable)
  • Valid Emergency Aid and Safeguarding certification (Essential)

Coaching Experience: (Minimum 3 years’ coaching experience)  

  • Coaching experience in a community development programme, with boys and girls of all abilities from 5 to 18 years.
  • Evidence and experience of coaching a competitive football team for 3 years.
  • Experience of working with international players and coaches (both English and non English speaking) from different cultural backgrounds is advantageous. 
  • Experience of delivering coach education or mentoring would be advantageous.
  • Experience of coaching and living and working overseas would be desirable.

Business Experience:  (Minimum 3 years’ experience)  

  • Experience of managing and developing working relationship to a positive outcome.
  • Experience of managing and leading an event or a group of staff is desirable.
  • Experience of managing and developing professional relationships with parents, players and staff is an essential skill required for this role.

Business Skills:

Effective verbal and written communication skills are essential. This should include an ability to speak publically and present to large groups of players and parents.

Good organisation skills, with an ability to maximize personal/team performance.

Exceptional interpersonal skills to manage and influence towards a positive outcome.

Additional Requirements:

A willingness to develop new skills and undertake training to enhance the role.

Valid passport – with no record baring travel or visa application to any international destination.

All employees are required to complete a DBS background check. All coaching position are provisionally offered (pending) this check and approval to work for CFC Foundation. (Please note criminal records may affect visa application to set countries).

Chelsea Football Club, Academy and the Foundation are fully committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all children, young people and adults at risk (vulnerable groups) that are in our care or attending our premises. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Closing date: 28th February 2018

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