Casual Coach- Development, Advance and Elite Centre's

Job title: Casual Coach- Development, Advance and Elite Centre's

Employer: Reading FC Community Trust

Location: Berkshire

Contract: Casual – zero hours

Salary: £20 per hour

Hours of work: 5-7 hours per week (term time only)

Department: Activities

Reporting to: Football Development Officer

Job purpose:

Reading FC Community Trust are currently recruiting Football Coaches to deliver football within our Development, Advance & Elite centres in Berkshire.

We are looking for reliable, punctual, and enthusiastic coaches that can lead as an individual or part of a team.

The candidate should have experience working with players U8 - U16 age bracket and a background in Football Coaching and have knowledge of planning of high-quality sessions that will develop & stretch the boys who are in the centres.

This is an excellent role that requires a lot of energy, drive, and passion to deliver the highest standard with the opportunity to progress within Football.

To follow the Trust's Safeguarding and EDI policies and procedures, with the welfare of Children, young people and vulnerable adults being of paramount importance.

To uphold the Trust's Sustainability Policy and make every effort to make good sustainable choices (outlined in the policy).

Main duties:

Reading Community Trust are looking for a Lead coach for each of the following age groups:

U7/8's, U11's, U13's, U14's and U15/16's.

At our community set up we have 3 levels, Development, Advance & Elite which then progresses onto the Academy. We are looking for coaches who can take one age group and coach all 3 levels within the community.

Each week there will be a different topic with a syllabus to follow which you can deliver in the manner you feel fit for the group, with Development, Advance & Elite all having different Syllabuses.

You're required to provide written feedback for each player you coach at the end of the Winter & Summer term which you will get paid to do.

During half term's we have fixtures against other professional clubs and academies which, if you're available, you will be asked to manage the group and see how they perform in match scenarios.

You also have the freedom to recruit and scout players you may see outside of Reading for all age groups U8s-16s.

The goal we have is to develop players the best we can and to prepare them in their footballing journey & for the next step which hopefully is Academy football.

• Plan & deliver high quality RFCCT center sessions.
• Plan activities that will ensure individuals & groups of participants are motivated, stretched & challenged at appropriate levels across all RFCCT Football sessions.
• To be always presentable when working and demonstrate that you can represent the face of the club in the manner expected.
• Always maintain a flexible approach to work.
• An enhanced DBS process will take place before starting work.
• Ensure your DBS remains up to date by renewing it every 3 years, as well as ensuring all training requirements for your role are up to date.
• To uphold the Trust's GDPR and Data protection policies.
• To adhere to a strict code of confidentiality in respect of any information relating to Reading Football Club and its operation.
• To maintain and follow Reading Football Club Community Trust's policies and procedures (including but not limited to Safeguarding (Child Protection), Health, Safety, Equal Opportunity, Data Protection and Mental Health and Wellbeing).
• To act in a manner that always supports the Trust's Vision and Values, representing the Trust in a professional manner.

Person specification:

Essential (E), Desirable (D)

Qualifications

• FA Talent id Level 1 (E)
• FA Level 2/UEFA C (E)
• Emergency First Aid (E)
• Safeguarding Certificate (E)
• An accepted enhanced Criminal Records Check (to be undertaken by RFCCT as part of the recruitment process) (E)
• UEFA B (D)
• FA Talent id Level 2 or 3 (D)

Experience

• Planning & Delivering football coaching sessions across a range of ages (E)
• Experience of using a range of strategies to engage various groups of learners (E)
• Excellent Organisational skills (E)
• Experience working within an Academy environment (D)

Skills

• Excellent verbal, written & presentation skills (E)
• Ability to work without constant supervision (E)
• Knowledge & understanding of safeguarding issues (E)

Attitude

• Flexible & Positive attitude (E)
• Act as a role model (E)
• Be a team player (E)
• A willingness to work evenings (E)

Personal Qualities

• Full appreciation & commitment to the RFCCT vision, mission, aims & objectives (E)
• Determination to encourage the highest quality of learning experience for all participants (E)
• Be able to forge strong working relationships both internally & externally (E)
• Highly motivated & enthusiastic (E)
• Be passionate about helping others to achieve their personal goals (E)
• Be committed to continuous self-development & be receptive to feedback about own behaviour, strengths & areas for improvement (E)

Other

• Driving License & access to a vehicle (E)

Closing date for applications: continuous, staff needed ASAP.

Schedules:

U7/8's

5 hours Term Time only-

Monday U8 Development – 17:00 – 18:00

Tuesday Assisting Other Age Group (Optional) - 17:30 – 18:30

Wednesday U8 Advance - 17:30 – 18:30

Thursday U7 - 17:30- 18:30

Friday U8 Elite - 17:30 – 18:30

U11's-

6.5 hours Term Time only-

Monday U11 Development – 17:30 – 19:00

Tuesday U11 Advance - 17:30 – 18:30

Wednesday U11 Dev & Adv - 17:30 – 19:30

Thursday Assisting Other Age Group (Optional) - 17:30 18:30

Friday U11 Elite - 17:30 – 18:30

U13's-

7 hours Term Time only-

Monday Assisting an Age Group (Optional) – 17:30 – 19:00

Tuesday Assisting an Age Group (Optional)- 17:30 – 18:30

Wednesday U13 Dev & Adv - 17:30 – 19:30

Thursday Assisting an Age Group (Optional) - 17:30 18:30

Friday U13 Elite - 17:30 – 19:00

U14's-

7 hours Term Time only-

Monday Assisting an Age Group (Optional) – 17:30 – 19:00

Tuesday Assisting an Age Group (Optional)- 17:30 – 18:30

Wednesday Assisting an Age Group (Optional) - 17:30 – 19:30

Thursday U14 Advance - 17:30 18:30

Friday U14 Elite - 17:30 – 19:00

U15/16's-

7 hours Term Time only-

Monday Assisting a Different Age Group (Optional) – 17:30 – 19:00

Tuesday Assisting a Different Age Group (Optional) - 17:30 – 18:30

Wednesday Assisting a Different Age Group (Optional) - 17:30 – 19:30

Thursday U15/16 Advance - 17:30 18:30

Friday U15/16 Elite - 17:30 – 19:00