Boys Development Centre Foundation Phase Lead Coach

4 days ago


Colchester, United Kingdom Colchester United Community Foundation Full time

Colchester United Community Foundation (CUCF) has an exciting opportunity available for the 2024/25 season

CUCF provides high quality participation, health & inclusion, and education programmes to 9,000 children, young people, and adults from across the region each week. The Boys development Centre programme (U6-U16) supports the Colchester United Academy, one of only two League 2 Clubs with Category 2 status in England, in providing talent pathway opportunities for players within the local community.

CUCF is seeking talented, passionate, and committed Boys Development Centre Lead Foundation Phase Lead Coaches on a sessional basis to join our Community Coaching Team. BDC Sessional sessions are delivered weekly on the following:

  • Monday (4.15-6.00pm) Tiptree
  • Tuesday (4.30-6.15pm) Colchester
  • Friday (4.15-6.00pm) Heybridge

Please note opportunities maybe available to work within the Youth Phase (U12-U16) if successful candidate has relevant experience and qualifications.

Age group lead coaches are key appointments to the success and impact of the Boys Development Centre programme and the players, and you will require tenacity and the creativity to overcome obstacles and challenges, while having a large part to play in the success and positive impact on, colleagues, players, participants, their families, the club and our community. You will have to be a leader and have the power to inspire and motivate people on and off the pitch.

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

  • UFEA C Coaching Award
  • FA Introduction to First Aid in Football
  • FA Safeguarding Children
  • Enhanced DBS check willing to complete a CUFC Enhanced DBS Check
  • Full Clean UK Driving License

Desirable Qualifications & Experience:

  • UFEA B Coaching Award
  • Advanced Youth Award
  • FA Level 2 Emergency Aid (EFAiF) (Or willing to complete)
  • Multisport qualifications
  • Previous experience working with Football Development/Community Development/Academy Coaching environments

Roles & Responsibilities:

Develop

  • Develop positive and effective relationships and partnerships with colleagues, players, parents/guardians on and off the pitch.

Deliver

  • Deliver a high-quality provision and experiences on all participation, and community programmes.

Support

  • Support with the development and increased engagement of players within the Boys Development Centre programme.

Collaborate

  • Collaborate with colleagues, players, and parents/guardians to maximise impact in helping players and participants realise and reach their potential.

Evaluate

  • Evaluate development and the impact and coaching through Individual learning plans (ILP s).

All CUCF positions adhere to:

Safeguarding

  • Colchester United Community Foundation is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. We expect all our staff and volunteers to fully support and promote this commitment.
  • In line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, Exceptions Order 1975, as this role involves working with vulnerable groups, Pre-Employment checks will include a satisfactorily completed Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and dynamic working environment by building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Health & Safety

  • Fully endorse, demonstrate, and carry out the company s health and safety policy.
  • Comply with all company policies and statutory regulations.
  • Have a full knowledge of procedures for fire evacuation.

CUCF Employee Benefits:

  • Free staff onsite parking
  • Free Staff Macron Uniform
  • Opportunities to work alongside the CUFC Academy
  • Opportunities to work Colchester United home games
  • Access to monthly internal Staff Training (Average 60 hours per year)
  • External training opportunities through national partners (Premier League Charitable Fund & EFL in the Community).
  • CUFC Club Shop Discount

Please note that the job will be subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS checks.

Closing Date: Monday 6 th January 2025 (Please note this maybe sooner if a suitable candidate is found)

If you would like further details, please contact / (FAO: Joe Hart)



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