Sessional Coach – Chelsea FC

PLAY YOUR PART (Main Responsibilities):

• To deliver safe, inclusive and high quality coaching sessions on a daily basis across the core programmes. These to include, but not limited to all In-School and Out of School activity, Player Development Programme activity, sessions at a post 16 football programme and the various activity delivered during the school holidays.
• To deliver on activity to support, develop, engage and enhance the relationships with local youth football clubs/schools/organisations/leisure centres/local authority/The Club.
• To deliver on any activity deemed appropriate and reasonable by the Line Manager.
• To support the wider team by networking and sharing relevant information and opportunities to further enhance the out-reach delivery programme.
• To carry out duties relevant to legislation and the Clubs policies and Foundation 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.

HERE TO WIN (Measures of Performance):

• To deliver coaching sessions across the week at no less than 60% of the contracted hours. (The 60% does not include travel and set up/down).
• To be a positive role model, creating a safe, positive, inclusive and fun environment in which to educate, motivate and inspire young people to succeed and develop.
• To build robust relationships with the internal and external customers, local schools, clubs, organisations, governing bodies and authorities.
• To help and support CFCF Development Staff to mentor and guide sessional workers in best practice and professionalism.
• To sustain and further develop activities through participation growth.

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.
• Risk aware and confident in escalating information.