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Girls Project Coordinator
Entry Level
London, United Kingdom
in office
Full time
Education, Outreach & ImpactFootballCommunity Engagement & OutreachSport for Development DeliveryYouth Programmes & ParticipationAcademic Programme Design
Job description
About the Role
This role is a key delivery position within the Foundation's Programmes Team, supporting the Inspire Her programme. The postholder works with targeted girls across hyperlocal areas to deliver sessions that build trust, promote inclusion, and support physical and mental wellbeing. The role aims to keep girls in local communities engaged in physical activity and inspired both on and off the pitch.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver engaging, inclusive and high-quality education sessions across hyperlocal areas in primary schools, secondary schools and community settings.
- Plan and prepare education sessions in line with the Inspire Her curriculum, contributing to session plans that deliver inclusive activity.
- Create safe, welcoming environments that encourage participation, confidence, belonging and positive wellbeing.
- Work with the Girls Project Senior Officer to support the delivery of festivals, community activations, Youth Voice sessions and other partner opportunities.
- Maintain accurate programme records, including registers, participant consent and information, and monitoring and evaluation data in line with Foundation systems, processes and programme deadlines.
- Support participant retention and progression across the Inspire Her programme, signposting relevant progress onto further education programme opportunities.
- Identify and escalate safeguarding concerns or risks to the Senior Girls Project Officer following relevant Foundation processes.
- Contribute to wider Foundation activity where required, while maintaining delivery commitments and focusing on programme priorities.
- Deliver against agreed programme KPIs and demonstrate consistent, high-quality delivery, measured through observations, stakeholder feedback and timely completion of development actions.
- Demonstrate the club's BLUE Behaviours through accountable delivery, collaboration with colleagues, openness to feedback and a focus on impactful provision.
Required Experience & Qualifications
- Experience delivering sporting activity, education or youth development sessions with children and young people in school and community settings.
- Experience engaging with girls, young women and other groups who may face barriers to participation in sport or physical activity.
- Ability to plan and deliver inclusive, appropriate sessions that combine activity with learning, reflection and working to achieve educational outcomes.
- Strong communication skills, including confidence to engage participants and other relevant stakeholders both internally and externally.
- Good organisation skills, with the ability to manage a varied delivery timetable, prepare resources and complete relevant administration to deadlines.
- Ability and willingness to travel regularly between Chelsea sites to schools and community venues, including during school-holiday activity.
- Relevant FA Introduction to Coaching, or equivalent coaching qualification.
- Embody the club's BLUE behaviours (Brave, Lead, Unity, Edge) in the approach to work and interaction with others.
- Adhere to the club's policies and procedures, including Health & Safety, Financial Authorisation, Confidentiality and GDPR.
- Act as an ambassador for diversity, equality and inclusion, treating others fairly in line with the Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Policy and reporting any acts of discrimination through appropriate channels.
- Create a safe environment and act to protect all young people and vulnerable adults in your care or attending club premises, reporting any concerns to the Safeguarding Lead.
- Report any misconduct or suspected misconduct to the HR Department.
- Represent the club in a professional manner at all times, acting as a positive ambassador and upholding the values, reputation and standards expected across all interactions.
- Take responsibility for ongoing personal and professional development, actively engaging in training, feedback and learning opportunities to enhance performance.
- Brave: bring energy and confidence to delivery with young people, adapt proactively and positively to change within a dynamic environment, and seek practical solutions to barriers.
Preferred Skills
- UEFA C Licence.
- Experience delivering workshops linked to confidence, wellbeing, leadership, equality and inclusion.
- Experience supporting events, festivals for young people, holiday programmes or Youth Voice activations.
- Experience using monitoring and evaluation tools, conducting participant surveys and case studies.
- Knowledge of barriers affecting girls' participation and retention in football and physical activity.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
Workplace
- Stamford Bridge, with regular travel to hyperlocal education establishments and community venues in relation to Stamford Bridge, Kingsmeadow and Cobham.
- 35 hours per week, full-time, permanent.
- Travel includes school-holiday activity.
The Application Process
Reasonable adjustments are available during the recruitment process.
- Successful applicants will be required to complete a DBS check prior to starting employment.
- Some roles may require additional safeguarding screening where appropriate.
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