Community Casual Coach

COMMUNITY CASUAL COACH - INCLUSION

Birmingham City Football Club Foundation - Transforming the city through the power of football

Join us at an exciting time of growth and transformation as Birmingham City FC continues to make waves on the world stage. The Foundation harnesses the power of football and sport to improve the lives of tens of thousands of people in Birmingham, helping our community grow alongside the football club. We are proud to be more than football.

Are you passionate about working with the disability community to make a difference?

The Birmingham City FC Foundation is seeking a Disability Coach to join our team to deliver a range of football and multi-sport sessions to people with disabilities at various locations across Birmingham. We are seeking experienced, passionate and committed individuals to join our team to help & support the development of our disability programme.

The role

The Disability Coach will lead and assist on our engaging and inclusive disability programmes including football and multi-sports ensuring we have a focus on creating an inclusive, fun and safe environment for all. The Disability Coach will support the planning and delivery of the activities working with the Foundations Disability Co-ordinator and Community Programmes Manager.

The Team

Birmingham City FC Foundation is growing. The Foundation team are passionate about working together to make change happen. As part of the Community team you will support the creation, development and delivery of opportunities for the local community of Birmingham City.

The Person

As an engaging coach and team player, you will be delivering and supporting football and multi-sports events. You will be an ambassador not only for the Foundation but also for Birmingham City FC with our partner schools and the wider community.

The successful candidate will have qualifications appropriate to disability sport and inclusion coaching. They will be able to demonstrate their success of working with young people, and communities, in with SEND or inclusive setting. You are known for your professionalism, influence, flexibility and positive attitude.

The Foundation

What We Offer:

• Opportunity to make a real impact and be part of our exciting future
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Staff discounts including opportunity for match day tickets
• Onsite parking
• Staff uniform

The interview process will involve a competency-based interview and a practical observation in a community setting. If you have any specific requirements or need adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know in your application.

Code of Conduct

Birmingham City F.C Foundation expects the highest standards of integrity and conduct in all matters concerning the Foundation and its employees. All employees are expected to always act wholeheartedly in the interests of the Foundation. Any conduct detrimental to its interests or its relations with its customers, suppliers, the public or damaging to its public image shall be a breach of Foundation rules and policies. Discriminatory, offensive, and violent behaviour are unacceptable, and any complaints or concerns will be dealt with and acted upon.

Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment

We are passionate about and committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children, young people, and adults at risk. All applicants will be asked to provide details of any previous convictions, cautions, and reprimands, as outlined in the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (amended Appointment to this role is subject to a satisfactory DBS check and references.

We are committed to and has both a moral and legal obligation to ensure that all children and vulnerable adults are protected and kept safe from harm whilst engaged in services organised and provided by the Foundation and believes that the general wellbeing, welfare and safety of all children and vulnerable adults engaged in activities is of the upmost importance. The Foundation will fulfil its responsibilities by ensuring it displays best practice in safeguarding matters including Safer Recruitment - carried out in a spirit of partnership and openness with the child or vulnerable adult, families, and the relevant local authority.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Birmingham City F.C. Foundation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. We will consider applications based solely on merit, regardless of gender, race, marital status, age, nationality, ethnic or national origins, disability, sexual orientation, political or religious belief, background, or family circumstance.

We are committed to ensuring that equality, inclusion, and diversity of opportunity is at the very heart of everything we do to ensure we provide fair and non-prejudicial access to the services across the Foundation. We uphold everyones freedom of rights and choice to be different and aim to provide opportunities for everyone to succeed. It is the policy of the Foundation that no person, whether, job applicant, employee, casual, volunteer, or participant, shall be discriminated against. The Foundation opposes all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination, either direct or indirect, or harassment, on the grounds of the following protected characteristics: Age, Disability, Gender Reassignment, Marriage & civil Partnership, Pregnancy & Maternity, Race, Religion or Belief, Sex and Sexual Orientation. Anyone who is found to be in breach of this could receive disciplinary action, which may well include suspension and dismissal.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences, particularly those from underrepresented groups - women, individuals from Black and Minority Ethnicities, the LGBT community and anyone with a disability.

UK Armed Forces

Birmingham City F.C. Foundation are proud to recognise the exceptional skills, dedication, and resilience of those who have served in the UK Armed Forces. We actively welcome applications from veterans, reservists, and members of the wider Armed Forces community.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.