Football Coach

Astrea Academy Woodfields are looking for an enthusiastic Football Coach to join their team.

Temporary until 31st August 2023

Core Purpose

• To be responsible for the Sixth Form football teams and fixture programme
• To ensure that students within the boy’s football programme receive high quality coaching in scheduled training sessions and fixtures
• To ensure the development of students within the boy’s football programme, psychologically, physically and technically

Main responsibilities, Tasks and Duties

The post-holder is required to:

• Ensure safeguarding of all students is the utmost priority and that all procedures, processes and practices in this respect are followed by self and other
• Represent the academy within the local and wider community as required
• Represent the academy at academy events such as Parents’ Evenings and Celebration Evenings
• Carry out supervisory duties of students throughout the academy day; including before and after academy start and end times
• Undertake First Aid training and fulfil the role of a First Aider alongside other colleagues
• Undertake Fire Marshall training and fulfil the role of a Fire Marshall alongside other colleagues
• Undertake exam invigilation alongside other colleagues
• To effectively plan and deliver sessions for the post 16 Football programme in line with the academy technical programmes to sustain the eleven-a-side male and female academies
• To prepare the players tactically, technically, socially and psychologically to compete in the ESFA and BCS leagues
• Follow AAW codes of conduct and respect guidelines to uphold the reputation of the Academy at all fixtures and events
• To assist the Head of Sixth Form to encourage the retention of players coming through AAW and externally, by raising standards and focussing on those periods of time when players are most likely to ‘drop-out’
• To support and build links between Community Football team, College Academy and FA Charter Standard Clubs
• To support with attracting local, regional and national football events
• To establish and deliver a comprehensive player development programme
• Ensure recovery stations are setup up after every training session and game
• To ensure all students have correct kit and ensure students look professional at all times
• Monitor and assess players in training and in match performances giving regular feedback to students and parents to ensure progress
• Undertake personal CPD as appropriate to meet the demands of the role
• To assist in Sixth Form open evenings at AAW and other educational establishments to help promote and market the Sixth Form football programme
• Undertake administrative tasks related to the role, including affiliations, fixture programming, record keeping and database input
• Ensure administration tasks are completed on time i.e. registration into competitions and leagues, payments of leagues entries and ensuring player’s fines are paid in accordance with governing body guidelines
• To provide weekly match reports and photos of games to be published on the Sixth Form’s web site, social media and in local, regional and national press and ensure all fixtures are effectively communicated to appropriate staff
• To perform such other duties as reasonably correspond to the general character of the post and are commensurate with its level of responsibility
• To take a proactive approach to professional development and to participate in training opportunities and other learning activities as required including participation in the academy’s Appraisal and Probationary procedures
• To attend and actively participate in regular team and academy meetings
• To prioritise and manage own time effectively to balance all the demands made in this role
• To strive to achieve challenging professional goals and develop the resilience needed to overcome stressful situations
• To be a self-critical and reflective practitioner

Special Conditions of Services

Due to the nature of the post, candidates are not entitled to withhold information regarding convictions by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) Order 1975 as amended. Candidates are required to give details of any convictions on their application form and are expected to disclose such information at the appointed interview. Furthermore, applicants are required to inform the academy of any such convictions/cautions throughout their period of employment.

Applicants should note that the academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

The post-holder will be subject to ongoing Enhanced DBS checks – with effect from the first date of employment.

Person Specification 

Experience, Skills & Capabilities

• A minimum of 3 years experience or equivalent of coaching young people in a range of environments
• Experience of working with students/players aged 16 + from a range of backgrounds
• Experience of planning effective coaching sessions following a development plan
• Experience of supervising and mentoring volunteers/assistant coaches
• Experience leading and preparing teams professionally for match days
• Experience of working effectively with a range of partners including sports clubs and schools
• Proven track record working with and within successful teams

Application closing date: 31st August 2022