Surrey Coach - Stoke D'abernon, Cobham

DEPARTMENT: Foundation, Community, Surrey

REPORTING TO: Martin Brain, Surrey Officer

JOB FUNCTION: To deliver high quality activity across all of the available hours contracted

DIRECT REPORTS: None

LOCATION:  Chelsea FC Training Ground, Cobham, Surrey. KT11 3PT

CONTRACT: 40 hours per week, full time fixed term (1 year) 

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES (Play Your Part):

• To deliver safe, inclusive and high quality coaching sessions on a daily basis across the core programmes currently running. These to include, but not limited to all In-School and Out of School activity, Player Development Programme activity and the various activity delivered during the school holidays.
• To support the team in developing the area network to create additional sporting opportunities to further enhance the delivery programme.
• To deliver on activity to support, develop and enhance the relationships with local youth football clubs/schools/organisations/leisure centres/local authority.
• To support sessional staff through relevant training and mentoring opportunities.
• To share potential opportunities and initiatives with development staff to enhance the delivery programme.
• To carry out duties relevant to legislation and Foundation policies and procedures. 
• To undertake any Foundation activities that maybe required in addition to the role. 

DO THE RIGHT THING (Our Expectations):

• To demonstrate and live by the club’s values; Here to Win, Be Brave, Do the Right Thing, Play Your Part, Many Teams, One Club and Proud to Be Chelsea
• To adhere to the Foundation’s policies and procedures, including Health & Safety, Financial Authorisation, Confidentiality and GDPR.  
• To act as an ambassador for diversity, equality, and inclusion, and demonstrate a positive commitment by treating others fairly in line with our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Policy and reporting any acts of discrimination through appropriate channels 
• To create a safe environment and act to protect all young people and vulnerable adults that are either in your care or attending club premises, and report any concerns to the Safeguarding Lead
• To report any misconduct or suspected misconduct to the HR Department

MEASURES OF PERFORMANCE (Here to Win):

• To deliver coaching sessions across the week at no less than 80% of contracted hours.
• To be a positive role model, creating a safe, positive and fun environment in which to motivate and encourage young people to succeed and develop.
• To build robust relationships with local schools, clubs, organisations and authorities.
• To support, mentor and guide sessional workers in best practice and professionalism.

PROUD TO BE CHELSEA (Person Specification):

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. 
• Enhanced DBS check. 

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.
• Attention to detail.
• Reliable and trustworthy 

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.