Kent Sessional Coach

WE WANT YOU to join our team of passionate, positive, diverse and friendly Kent team.

At Chelsea FC Foundation our colleagues come to work, and grow, in a culture that promotes empowerment, initiative and fun, while hitting our target of improving lives through the power of football and sport.

As a Sessional Coach, you will be uniquely placed to give back to our local communities through the Foundations activities and projects, while representing the brand and making people happy.

You will enjoy a varied range of coaching opportunities including schools coaching, PPA, Foundation development centres, college programmes and post 16 academies, pan disability sessions, girls coaching and special events here in the UK, with opportunities to coach at exclusive 5 star plus holiday resorts across Europe.

Through our pioneering 'Integration' programme with the Football Clubs Academy, and our aim to promote from within, your continued professional development will be at the forefront of the work we do together, as development of our people is of paramount importance.

Person Spec:

Qualifications and Requirement

Minimum FA Level 2 Football Qualification (We may at times look for assistant coaches with FA Level 1 qualifications)
Valid First Aid & Safeguarding Children certificates
Enhanced DBS checked against the 'barred list'
Availability during any (or all) of the following times: School Day, Evenings, Weekends, School Holidays
Preferred skills

Experience working / coaching within a school environment
Knowledge of disabilities and additional learning support needs
Knowledge of Risk Management and Safeguarding
Knowledge and experience of working with teams and, or grass roots football clubs
Experience of community / social inclusion initiatives
Have access to own transport
Hold a valid passport with the ability to travel across Europe
The Employee must act to protect all young people and vulnerable adults that are in their care or attending the Company's premises. The Employee must report any misconduct or suspected misconduct to the Foundation Safeguarding Lead.

The Employee must ensure a positive commitment towards equality and diversity by treating others fairly and not committing any form of direct or indirect discrimination, victimisation or harassment of any description and to promote positive working relations amongst Employees and customers.

The above 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.

Chelsea Football Club and the Foundation is 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.

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