This is an exciting opportunity within a developing and fast-growing division of SCL Education Group. This delivery based role will play a pivotal role in achieving our future growth plans within SCL
General Job Role & Responsibilities:
- The academy coach role covers delivering coaching and information sessions to the students, this will involve planning and supplying session plans of the coaching sessions as evidence of content learning, this will also include a matchday experience for the students and the coach will also plan and prepare for the matchday.
- The planning of the sessions will include various aspects of the game covered. Some aspects will link into the educational part of the programme and some sessions may well be a joint venture with the tutor.
- The coach is responsible for keeping attendance records and along with the tutor and education team monitor those attendance records and ensure the student conducts themselves in the correct manner within the group.
- The coach will also support at trial sessions and provide information to potential new students along with taster coaching sessions.
- The coach will also provide information and if required support the tutor at parent evenings.
- The coach will be expected to attend (if required) any training days or company meetings relating to the role.
Applicants must hold the following:
- Sport related degree (desirable)
- Minimum Level 1 in football coaching
- At least 2 years experience in sport coaching
- Valid (in-date) Enhanced DBS/Police Check, Safeguarding Children & 1st Aid
- Effective & efficient communication skills
- Good organisational skills
Please note that this job description is current as at the date shown above. In consultation with you, it is liable to change to reflect changes in the job.
The safety and welfare of children is paramount to SCL, all applicants will be subject to thorough background checks to ensure their suitability to work with children. These will include, but are not limited to, reference checks, police checks, DBS checks and qualification checks. This post is defined as regulated activity. The post holder is required to hold an enhanced DBS disclosure check deemed acceptable to the organisation and to be re-checked every 3 years
SCL are an inclusive employer. We will endeavour to meet your needs to ensure that you have equal opportunities during the interview process. Therefore, If you are neurodivergent, have a learning difficulty, or disabled, please let us know in advance of your interview if you require any alternative arrangements.