Football Coach

We run eighteen teams across five-year groups and are looking for an experienced, knowledgeable, and hard-working coach to continue improving the skills of both boys’ and girls’ ranging in ages from 13-18 years. We seek to appoint a Lead Coach for the U14 Boys team, as well as an Assistant Coach to work with our U18s. 

Candidates should have a high level of experience in both playing and coaching football with a proven track record in coaching across the age and ability range. The successful candidate should be an inspiring, self-motivated, and enthusiastic coach that is able to communicate effectively with pupils and staff alike.

Football and Sport at Lancing

Lancing has a proud footballing history. It is one of the oldest games played at the College, and one with strong OL links. Lancing has a broad fixture list that includes playing all local rivals as well as matches slightly further afield and also against touring and adult teams. 

Fixtures take place mainly on Saturdays, but midweek games are also evident in the calendar. 

The college fields eight senior sides and six junior teams during the Advent term. As the biggest sports offering at Lancing, football now continues into the Lent Term and there are further footballing opportunities for boys and girls within the co-curricular program between 4pm and 6pm each day. Girl’s football is increasing in popularity and is now a major sport taking place in the Summer Term where competitive fixtures take place. There are additional sessions throughout the Advent and Lent Term for girls, and the numbers for football are increasing each year.

Job Title:                     Football Coach        

Reporting to:             Head of Football

Main duties 

• To plan, prepare and deliver coaching sessions in line with Lancing College’s Football Coaching Curriculum.
• Ensuring that pupils exhibit high standards of discipline and behaviour during all football sessions and matches.
• Lead an age group for training sessions and potentially on matchdays.
• Be responsible for maintenance of all equipment.
• Be presentable, smart, and personable at all times when representing Lancing College.
• Support the Head of Football in selecting teams, organising fixtures, and posting team sheets.
• Meeting with parents who have concerns or questions over matches and football related matters.
• Regular meetings with the Head of Football.
• Work closely with the other teaching staff to develop their football knowledge and help them to plan sessions.
• Coaching, according to the educational needs of the pupils assigned to you. 
• To safeguard the pupils’ health and safety at all times.
• To undertake all reasonable tasks delegated by the Head of Football.

Person Specification

• FA coaching qualifications:
• Level 3 - UEFA B Licence (or working towards) 
• Level 4 - UEFA A Licence (Desirable)
• Hold a minimum of a level 2 coaching qualification 
• Hold a minimum of a level 2 coaching qualification 
• FA Youth Award
• Educated to minimum GCSE standard.
• Experience of leadership in a sporting environment 
• Previous experience of working within a school would be an advantage.
• Playing experience 
• Experience of working in an Academy environment or within a football club 
• A track record of successful coaching
• An excellent coach able to lead by example and engage pupils
• Ability to form strong working relationships with pupils, colleagues, and parents.
• Outgoing in personality with the enthusiasm to be an outstanding ambassador for the College.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent time management 
• Reliable, highly conscientious, and punctual individual with a warm and professional manner to join our sports team.

Application Procedure:

Applications should be made using the application form. Candidates are asked to add a covering letter setting out, as succinctly as possible, their reasons for applying for the position at Lancing.

Application forms are available from the College website www.lancingcollege.org.uk. 

Please send any emails to recruitment@lancing.org.uk 

A full curriculum vitae and the names, addresses and telephone numbers of a minimum of two referees, one of whom should be the candidate’s current or most recent employer should be included with the application. 

Closing date: Wednesday 5th June 2024. 

Applications may be reviewed on receipt.