London Coach

Is responsible for delivering safe, inclusive, high-quality coaching provision across Chelsea's Soccer Schools activities in London and surrounding areas. It sits within the Commercial department's Soccer Schools team and has no direct reports. This position is part-time, working 16 hours per week from any 6 of 7 days, based at Stamford Bridge and across various London Boroughs.

• Deliver safe, inclusive and high-quality coaching sessions daily across all Club coaching activities, including in and out of school activity, Player Development Programme sessions, and programmes delivered during school holidays and weekends.
• Deliver coaching sessions across the week for no less than 60% of contracted hours, excluding travel and set-up/down time.
• Develop, engage and enhance relationships with local youth football clubs, schools, organisations, businesses, leisure centres, local authorities and the Club.
• Support the wider team by networking and sharing relevant information and opportunities to enhance the outreach delivery programme while ensuring financial stability and growth.
• Undertake any activities deemed appropriate and reasonable by the Line Manager and carry out duties relevant to legislation and the Club's policies and procedures.
• Act as a positive role model by creating a safe, positive, inclusive and fun environment to educate, motivate and inspire young people and other participants.
• Support CFC Football Development Staff to mentor and guide sessional workers in best practice and professionalism.
• Sustain and further develop activities through participation growth and ensure efficiencies at all activities.
• 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; safeguard young people and vulnerable adults; and report concerns or misconduct through appropriate channels.

• A minimum of the new FA Introduction to Football Coaching qualification (FA Level 1 equivalent), working towards a UEFA C-Licence.
• In-date FA Safeguarding Children course and FA Introduction to First Aid in Football certificate.
• Experience of being involved in grassroots football as a participant and/or coach.
• Experience of working as part of a team within a sporting environment.
• Good communication and organisation skills.
• Ability to organise and motivate team members.
• Confident and outgoing personality.
• Aims to support and improve staff members.
• Attention to detail.
• Reliable and trustworthy.
• Risk aware and confident in escalating information.
• Successful applicants are required to complete a DBS Check prior to starting employment, and may also be required to undergo other child protection screening where appropriate.

• Stamford Bridge, working across various London Boroughs