Keepitonthedeck.com has decided to search for the best current UK football jobs being advertised on the internet for football coaches. If anyone knows friends or family seeking employment in football please pass this link on as it may help someone out. First up is a job available in Scotland at Greenock Morton Football Club. Details on this job and more feature below, best of luck to anyone who applies for any of the featured jobs.
JOB 1
Greenock Morton Football Club is seeking applications for the role of Development Squad Coach within the club's youth development pathway.
The ability to organise, communicate, design and deliver high performance player development is integral to the clubs ongoing development.
Therefore, this role is fundamental to the long-term vision of the football club, ensuring that the department attains all criteria for Project Brave but more importantly builds on the academy’s current successes.
The role will also include interaction with our First team staff and older Youth Academy coaches and squad players.
The applicant must be prepared to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends. This is a full time position of 35 hours per week.
The salary will be £22-25K dependant on experience
Essential skill requirements:
- A current UEFA Pro, UEFA A or UEFA Youth License holder is essential
- Excellent leadership and communication skills
- Experience of working with young elite footballers, preferably in the 16-22 year old age range
- Full, clean driving licence
- A sound understanding of player development, CAS and Project Brave
To apply, please send a current CV and covering letter
Email: antonia@gmfc.net
Due to quantity of applicants expected, only those short-listed will be notified.
Please only apply if you meet the above criteria.
Closing date: 16th February 2018
Interviews will include a 1-hour practical session: W/C 26th February 2018
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £22,000.00 to £25,000.00 /year
Required licence or certification:
- UEFA Pro, UEFA A or UEFA Youth
JOB 2
West Ham United are seeking applications for the role of Ladies Team Head Coach.
Education/Qualifications/Experience Required:
- UEFA A Licence holder
- FA Licensed Coach (Member of the Licensed Coaches Club to cover Safeguarding and first aid.
- Experience and enthusiasm for coaching and mentoring elite young and senior players and coaches.
- Track record of consistent high performance in a professional environment. And/or playing or coaching experience at highest level with a proven track record of success.
- Coach mentoring experience.
- Experience using Sports Science methodologies to enhance a competitive edge over opposition.
- Previous experience of coaching and leading a WSL team (or equivalent).
Abilities/Skills/Knowledge :
- Has the leadership ability to inspire a team to play to their maximum potential
- Ability to communicate a robust and clear philosophy, which portrays their individuality, flair and beliefs as a coach.
- Empathy with young players with an ability to inspire.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to build meaningful, strong strategic relationships with Club staff.
- Understanding of learning, development and high performance with a
proven ability to create optimum and challenging learning environments
for players (E)
- An awareness of diversity and equality challenges in football.
- Strong existing relationships within the Women’s football pyramid in England.
- Willingness to work weekends.
- Ability to travel independently.
- Understanding and empathy with education and learning with a strong commitment to personal development and training.
Once you have applied for this role you are required to complete an equal opportunities survey to allow the Club to monitor the success of its equality initiatives. The survey will take two minutes and can be access using the following link: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/WHU_Equal_Opportunities.
To apply please email your CV with a covering letter and return e-mail address to kray@westhamunited.co.uk by Friday 23rd February 2018 . We encourage applicants to apply as early as possible as we reserve the right to close the advert earlier than advertised.
JOB 3
Chelsea FC Foundation, our staff come to work, and grow, in a culture that promotes empowerment, initiative and fun, while hitting our target of improving lives through the power of football and sport.
As a Sessional Coach, you will be uniquely placed to give back to our local communities through the Foundations activities and projects, while representing the brand and making people happy.
You will enjoy a varied range of coaching opportunities including schools coaching, PPA, Foundation development centres, college programmes and post 16 academies, pan disability sessions, girls coaching and special events here in the UK, with opportunities to coach at exclusive 5 star plus holiday resorts across Europe.
Through our pioneering ‘Integration’ programme with the Football Clubs Academy, and our aim to promote from within, your continued professional development will be at the forefront of the work we do together, as development of our people is of paramount importance.
Person Spec:
Qualifications and Requirement
- Minimum FA Level 2 Football Qualification (We may at times look for assistant coaches with FA Level 1 qualifications)
- Valid First Aid & Safeguarding Children certificates
- Enhanced DBS checked against the ‘barred list’
- Availability during any (or all) of the following times: School Day, Evenings, Weekends, School Holidays
Preferred skills
- Experience working / coaching within a school environment
- Knowledge of disabilities and additional learning support needs
- Knowledge of Risk Management and Safeguarding
- Knowledge and experience of working with teams and, or grass roots football clubs
- Experience of community / social inclusion initiatives
- Have access to own transport
- Hold a valid passport with the ability to travel across Europe
The Employee must at all times carry out his/her responsibilities with due regard to Chelsea FC Foundation policies and procedures in particular Health & Safety, Financial Authorisation, Confidentiality and with regard to the Data Protection Act.
The Employee must act to protect all young people and vulnerable adults that are in their care or attending the Company’s premises. The Employee must report any misconduct or suspected misconduct to the Foundation Safeguarding Lead.
The Employee must ensure a positive commitment towards equality and diversity by treating others fairly and not committing any form of direct or indirect discrimination, victimisation or harassment of any description and to promote positive working relations amongst Employees and customers.
The above Job Description is not intended to be exhaustive, the duties and responsibilities may therefore vary over time according to the changing needs of the Club.
Chelsea Football Club and the Foundation is fully committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all children, young people and adults at risk (vulnerable groups) that are in our care or attending our premises. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Apply via the club website: http://www.chelseafc.com/the-club/about-chelsea-football-club/vacancies.html
Closing date: 28 February 2018
Job 4
Telford Football Club are seeking an experienced, positive, and well organised academy coach to join an established Youth Programme. Duties will include training sessions, match day preparations, player recruitment and match reporting.
Candidates will be required to commit to 2 evenings a week for training and Saturday morning for matches.
Key qualities will include:
Planning and delivery of technical training sessions to group of players on weekly basis Match-day preparation Regular evaluation of team performance Regular evaluation of individual performance Regular communication with the Head of Youth Regular communication with other members of coaching staff To be a coach who conducts him or herself in a suitable manner on and off the pitch To be a coach that has a passion for improving players
Essential
Experience of coaching football, ideally at an elite level. FA Level 2 Coaching Football (Minimum) Enhanced CRB First Aid Qualified Strong planning, organisational and observational skills Excellent communication skills with players and parents
Vehicle to transport
This role will be a part time paid position.
Job Type: Part-time
Apply: community@afctu.co.uk
JOB 5
Middlesbrough Football Club is looking to recruit a Part time Youth Development Phase Coach to work under the Lead Phase Coach, Head of Coaching and Academy Manager. You will be expected to plan, deliver and evaluate coaching sessions in line with the Club’s coaching framework and playing philosophy. Match day coaching will also be a fundamental part of this role. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing individual support to selected players, producing Individual learning plans and maintaining records via our PMA (Performance Management System) ensuring the requirements of our EPPP Category 1 status are met. Developing close links to all Academy departments will be critical in succeeding in this role.
CANDIDATES SHOULD:
• Hold a UEFA B Licence (Level 3).
• Have completed the FA Advanced Youth Award
• Hold Age Appropriate FA Certification (Modules 1, 2, 3)
• Have experience in a professional football club environment working with youth players, a professional playing career would be advantageous
• Possess exceptional communication and interpersonal skills as well as excellent organisation skills.
• Have experience of using a variety of computer software packages would be desirable including the PMA (Performance Management Application)
• Will thrive on the challenges of working in a successful Academy and must have a flexible approach to working hours to facilitate meeting all the demands of this part time role with predominately weekend and evening working hours
• Hold a full driving licence and have use of a vehicle.
A BFAS (Basic First Aid for Sport) qualification would be advantageous, or a willingness to complete within 6 months, and this position will be subject to an enhanced DBS.
MFC is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
MFC is also committed to the safeguarding of vulnerable groups How to apply If you would like to be part of a committed team who value humility, respect and honesty please contact recruitment@mfc.co.uk to request an application form quoting Ref YDPC/EQ
JOB 6
Chelsea Football Club are looking for someone to work as an international coach, delivering grass roots and development coaching programmes for Chelsea FC Foundation in a multitude of global locations.
Contract: Casual coaching agreement.
Chelsea FC Foundation are searching for highly motivated and outgoing individuals to join the international development team as a Foundation International Coach. Qualifications and relevant coaching experience may affect suitability, rates of pay and selection for specific programmes that will run periodically throughout the year.
Working Hours: will vary subject to the needs of the business. Most programmes will require a bespoke schedule, lasting from between 1 and 12 weeks, peak periods are between April and September annually. All work will be confirmed no later than 1 month prior to the event.
Annual leave: Will be paid pro rata based on the amount of work delivered in an annual cycle.
Main Responsibilities:
Overseas / International Responsibilities: will include coaching groups of children, both male and female of different abilities intermediate to advanced 5 to 18years, in select cases coaches maybe asked to lead teams into competition events.
Each programme will require coaches to work of a set curriculum that may require bespoke session planning and player evaluation and feedback. All staff will be expected to develop the content to the needs of the group. All related paperwork will be completed in a set format and in-line with set standards.
Additional responsibilities could involve delivering power point presentation to players, parents and coaches as part of the programme delivery.
Developing positive but professional relationships with parents, players, coaches and teachers and associates is imperative to all programme and projects. All staff will be guided to manage communication appropriately during and after any coaching event.
All logistics flights, transport, and accommodation will be support by the international department in the UK. Due to majority of programmes being for extended periods and outside Europe coaches will be required to attend and support visa application meetings and attend a set preparatory meeting at Chelsea FC’s Training ground surrey.
All members of staff will be trained to a set standard implementing appropriate policies and procedures that uphold best practice and to safeguard the participant and staff involved in the programme. (Recording accurate paperwork is a key responsibilities).
As a representative of Chelsea FC Foundation internationally, there will be added responsibility around staff conduct on and off the fields, all staff will be monitored and supported by relevant programme manager and the staff operations manager.
All staff will be required to update key qualification and attend set CPD events annually.
Measures of Performance:
All coaching staff will be monitored and evaluated against the delivery standards during the programme delivery. Head Coaches will complete a full evaluation along with feedback from participant and associate organisations. All information will be reviewed and shared as formal feedback on every trip / programme delivered.
Personnel Specification:
Professional Qualifications:
FA Level 3 (Essential), UEFA A (Desirable)
Youth Modules 1, (Essential) 2, 3 (English FA)- (Desirable)
Valid Emergency Aid and Safeguarding certification (Essential)
Coaching Experience: (Minimum 3 years’ coaching experience)
Coaching experience in a community development programme, with boys and girls of all abilities from 5 to 18 years.
Evidence and experience of coaching a competitive football team for 3 years.
Experience of working with international players and coaches (both English and non English speaking) from different cultural backgrounds is advantageous.
Experience of delivering coach education or mentoring would be advantageous.
Experience of coaching and living and working overseas would be desirable.
Business Experience: (Minimum 3 years’ experience)
Experience of managing and developing working relationship to a positive outcome.
Experience of managing and leading an event or a group of staff is desirable.
Experience of managing and developing professional relationships with parents, players and staff is an essential skill required for this role.
Business Skills:
Effective verbal and written communication skills are essential. This should include an ability to speak publically and present to large groups of players and parents.
Good organisation skills, with an ability to maximize personal/team performance.
Exceptional interpersonal skills to manage and influence towards a positive outcome.
Additional Requirements:
A willingness to develop new skills and undertake training to enhance the role.
Valid passport – with no record baring travel or visa application to any international destination.
All employees are required to complete a DBS background check. All coaching position are provisionally offered (pending) this check and approval to work for CFC Foundation. (Please note criminal records may affect visa application to set countries).
Chelsea Football Club, Academy and the Foundation are fully committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all children, young people and adults at risk (vulnerable groups) that are in our care or attending our premises. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Apply via the club website: http://www.chelseafc.com/the-club/about-chelsea-football-club/vacancies.html
Closing date: 28th February 2018
JOB 7
Bloomsbury Football Club are seeking an academy coach.
The Bloomsbury Football Academy delivers training sessions and matches to talented young players who have the desire to develop and take their game to the next level.
We are looking for an experienced football coach to deliver sessions every weekday afternoon/evening as well as Saturday/Sunday mornings. Whilst also helping with the admin/promotion/running of the academy during the weekdays.
Wage depends on experience, ability, reliability and commitment of the coach. You will receive full, personalised Nike coaching tracksuits and coaching wear.
Looking for coaches who have an FA Level 2 Qualification minimum, preferably UEFA B. Youth Modules also desirable.
This is an incredible opportunity to become part of an exciting football academy in Central London which is growing rapidly!
Check out our Instagram: @BloomsburyFA
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £300.00 to £500.00 /week
Required experience:
- football coaching: 1 year
Required education:
- Secondary education
Job Location:
- London, Greater London
Required licence or certification:
- football coaching level 2
Required language:
- fluent english
