Vacancy at Cambridge United FC
CUCT Community Coach
Salary
£ 19500-21500
Vacancy listed
26/09/2022
Application deadline
31/07/2023
Details
Organisation: Cambridge United Community Trust (CUCT)
Job Title: Community Coach
Responsible to: Education & Skills Manager
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time & Part-Time Positions Available.
Salary: £19500-21500 pro-rata depending on experience.
Closing Date: Rolling. We will remove this role when we have filled positions.
To apply:
Click apply at the bottom of this advert, and submit a CV together with a Cover Letter (1 page maximum) explaining why you feel you would be suitable for the role.
Job Summary:
Community Coach will be responsible for the delivery of sport and PE sessions in primary schools across Cambridge and surrounding areas. They may also be involved in the delivery of Premier League (PL) Primary Stars delivery which could be sessions alongside a class teacher to help build their knowledge, confidence and skills. These sessions could also be ones that link sport and physical activity with English, Maths, PSHE and Science.
Our school sport programme uses the power of football and sport to inspire young people in some of the most high-need areas in the UK. Our focuses within Cambridge are Trumpington Meadows, Abbey Ward & North Cambridge and predominantly involves using sport as a vehicle to engage with young people so that they can achieve their potential. We also work with schools in the surrounding areas of Cambridge.
The role involves delivering sport and PE sessions across multiple partner schools in the local area. Community Coaches will be expected to establish a highly positive rapport with children, school staff and school leaders and lead with a values-based approach in attempt to help children develop social values along with physical skills and knowledge.
Key Duties
1 Delivery of PE, school sport, community sport and youth development coaching sessions as and when requested according to an agreed schedule. This may include delivery during evenings and weekends.
2 Possible delivery of Premier League (PL) Primary Stars sessions and/or AstraZeneca Active Science sessions in accordance with the Trust’s cross curricular offer to primary schools.
3 The building of a positive rapport with partner schools, including productive relationships with school leaders, teachers and support staff.
4 Administration of all registers for sessions delivered.
5 Input of all required data for school sport sessions to Substance Views and any other sessions as requested by the Education and Skills Manager
6 To meet/exceed the KPI targets to be agreed with the Education and Skills Manager.
7 Promotion of all Company activities and programmes by appropriate means.
8 Progress toward the completion of any professional qualifications as reasonably requested by the Education & Skills Manager
9 Work with Community Engagement Manager & PL Kicks Officer to support our Youth Development offer as agreed as part of weekly timetable.
10 Adherence to national governing body (Football Association) guidelines. This includes maintenance of FA Licensed Coaches Club membership, which requires valid certificates in the following: FA qualifications, FA Emergency First Aid, FA disclosure and Barring Service, FA Safeguarding Children. Community Coaches must also complete the requisite continual professional development with the FA.
11 Adherence to the Cambridge United Community Trust Coaching Handbook and Code of Conduct in all aspects of the role.
12 Any other duties as requested and agreed with the Education and Skills Manager.
Person Spec - Essential
A track record of working with young people in a school setting.
The ability to be able to enthuse and motivate participants.
Extensive knowledge of the Primary PE National Curriculum.
A passion for utilising sport to inspire young people.
A full driving licence and access to a vehicle
FA Level Two in Coaching Football (or working towards).
Excellent communication, inter-personal and behaviour management skills
Person Spec - Desirable
In date Safeguarding Children & First Aid certificates (can be achieved upon appointment)
A degree relating to sport and/or education.
Experience in playing or coaching a variety of sports at grassroots level.
Please note:
The person appointed to this role will have contact with children and vulnerable adults, many of whom are under eleven years of age, and a number of who may have moderate learning difficulties and/or disabilities. Therefore, the post holder will require an enhance Disclosure Barring Service check.
Safeguarding Recruitment:
Cambridge United Community Trust and Cambridge United FC are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake appropriate safeguarding checks, including two satisfactory references, and providing proof of right to work in the UK.
Equality and Diversity:
As we are diverse organisation that respects differences in: race, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, faith, background or personal circumstance, we welcome all applications. We want everyone to feel valued and included in the football community and to achieve their full potential. CUCT is opposed to any form of discrimination and commits itself to the redress of any inequality by taking positive action where appropriate.
Job Title: Community Coach
Responsible to: Education & Skills Manager
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time & Part-Time Positions Available.
Salary: £19500-21500 pro-rata depending on experience.
Closing Date: Rolling. We will remove this role when we have filled positions.
To apply:
Click apply at the bottom of this advert, and submit a CV together with a Cover Letter (1 page maximum) explaining why you feel you would be suitable for the role.
Job Summary:
Community Coach will be responsible for the delivery of sport and PE sessions in primary schools across Cambridge and surrounding areas. They may also be involved in the delivery of Premier League (PL) Primary Stars delivery which could be sessions alongside a class teacher to help build their knowledge, confidence and skills. These sessions could also be ones that link sport and physical activity with English, Maths, PSHE and Science.
Our school sport programme uses the power of football and sport to inspire young people in some of the most high-need areas in the UK. Our focuses within Cambridge are Trumpington Meadows, Abbey Ward & North Cambridge and predominantly involves using sport as a vehicle to engage with young people so that they can achieve their potential. We also work with schools in the surrounding areas of Cambridge.
The role involves delivering sport and PE sessions across multiple partner schools in the local area. Community Coaches will be expected to establish a highly positive rapport with children, school staff and school leaders and lead with a values-based approach in attempt to help children develop social values along with physical skills and knowledge.
Key Duties
1 Delivery of PE, school sport, community sport and youth development coaching sessions as and when requested according to an agreed schedule. This may include delivery during evenings and weekends.
2 Possible delivery of Premier League (PL) Primary Stars sessions and/or AstraZeneca Active Science sessions in accordance with the Trust’s cross curricular offer to primary schools.
3 The building of a positive rapport with partner schools, including productive relationships with school leaders, teachers and support staff.
4 Administration of all registers for sessions delivered.
5 Input of all required data for school sport sessions to Substance Views and any other sessions as requested by the Education and Skills Manager
6 To meet/exceed the KPI targets to be agreed with the Education and Skills Manager.
7 Promotion of all Company activities and programmes by appropriate means.
8 Progress toward the completion of any professional qualifications as reasonably requested by the Education & Skills Manager
9 Work with Community Engagement Manager & PL Kicks Officer to support our Youth Development offer as agreed as part of weekly timetable.
10 Adherence to national governing body (Football Association) guidelines. This includes maintenance of FA Licensed Coaches Club membership, which requires valid certificates in the following: FA qualifications, FA Emergency First Aid, FA disclosure and Barring Service, FA Safeguarding Children. Community Coaches must also complete the requisite continual professional development with the FA.
11 Adherence to the Cambridge United Community Trust Coaching Handbook and Code of Conduct in all aspects of the role.
12 Any other duties as requested and agreed with the Education and Skills Manager.
Person Spec - Essential
A track record of working with young people in a school setting.
The ability to be able to enthuse and motivate participants.
Extensive knowledge of the Primary PE National Curriculum.
A passion for utilising sport to inspire young people.
A full driving licence and access to a vehicle
FA Level Two in Coaching Football (or working towards).
Excellent communication, inter-personal and behaviour management skills
Person Spec - Desirable
In date Safeguarding Children & First Aid certificates (can be achieved upon appointment)
A degree relating to sport and/or education.
Experience in playing or coaching a variety of sports at grassroots level.
Please note:
The person appointed to this role will have contact with children and vulnerable adults, many of whom are under eleven years of age, and a number of who may have moderate learning difficulties and/or disabilities. Therefore, the post holder will require an enhance Disclosure Barring Service check.
Safeguarding Recruitment:
Cambridge United Community Trust and Cambridge United FC are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake appropriate safeguarding checks, including two satisfactory references, and providing proof of right to work in the UK.
Equality and Diversity:
As we are diverse organisation that respects differences in: race, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, faith, background or personal circumstance, we welcome all applications. We want everyone to feel valued and included in the football community and to achieve their full potential. CUCT is opposed to any form of discrimination and commits itself to the redress of any inequality by taking positive action where appropriate.