Surrey & Berkshire Schools Coordinator

JOB TITLE: Schools Coordinator- Surrey and Berkshire 

DEPARTMENT: Commercial, Soccer Schools, Surrey and Berkshire 

LOCATION: Cobham Training Ground, delivering throughout Surrey & Berkshire 

CONTRACT: Full time permanent, 35 hours any 5 of 7 days. 

JOB FUNCTION: To deliver safe, inclusive, high quality provision across all activities and provision.  

 

 

Closing date: 7th May

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. In the event that we receive a large number of applications, the position may be filled before the listed closing date. To avoid missing out, please submit your application at your earliest convenience.

  

 

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To support the Area Lead in the effective planning and execution of the programme running in Surrey & Berkshire. These to include, but not limited to all In-School and Out of School activity, and the various activity delivered during the school holidays and to guide and support in the development and growth of the player pathway programme in Surrey & Berkshire.
• To deliver safe, inclusive and high-quality coaching activity 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 area lead in the effective planning and delivery of After school clubs, lunch time clubs, breakfast clubs, curriculum coaching and school festival/ tournaments. To do the same with the Player Pathway programme in Surrey & Berkshire.
• Where required, to lead on aspects of support for the sessional staff and contracted coaches, this could include the induction and onboarding, training and CPD, mentoring opportunities, scheduling, appropriate resources and quality assuring. 
• Where line management of contracted staff is in place having regular 1:1’s to review performance and KPI’s and objectives, involvement in team meetings and investing in their development/training opportunities/CPD.
• To carry out duties relevant to legislation and club policies and procedures 
• To undertake any other activities that maybe required in addition to the role.   

 

 

 

 

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 ensure efficiencies at all activities and supporting the wider team in financial growth.
• To be a positive role model, creating a safe, positive, inclusive and fun environment in which to educate, motivate and inspire young people and other participants ensuring they have a positive Chelsea experience.
• To build robust relationships with both internal and external customers, local schools, clubs, organisations, businesses, governing bodies and authorities.
• To help and support CFC Football Development Staff to mentor and guide sessional workers in best practice and professionalism.
• To sustain and further develop activities through participation growth. 

 

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

 

Qualifications: 

• A minimum of the new FA Introduction to Football Coaching qualification. (FA Level 1 is the equivalent qualification) working towards a UEFA C-License.
• 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 grassroots football as a participant and/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. 

 

 

 

Our Expectations:

• To embody the club’s BLUE behaviours (Brave, Lead, Unity, Edge) in the approach to work and interaction with others
• To adhere to the club’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.

 

 

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: 

At Chelsea we recognise that the diversity of our people is one of our greatest strengths and we are taking positive action to ensure our existing colleagues and job applicants can fully be themselves and bring their own unique experiences and perspectives to Chelsea FC. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.

If you need reasonable adjustments made to the recruitment process, please reach out to your recruiter, who will be able to advise and support you.

Chelsea FC 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.