'Go Ahead' Part Time Football Coach

Leeds United Foundation Women & Girls Department

'Go Ahead' Part-Time Football Coach

10 hours per week 3-5pm Monday-Friday

Purpose of the role: To deliver practical football sessions in line with the ‘GO- AHEAD’ programme. In addition to the candidate's ability to perform the duties of the post, the interview will also explore issues relating to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children including:

· Motivation to work with children and young people

· Ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with children and young people.

About the Organisation

The Leeds United Foundation is a non-profit, sports charity that exists to deliver targeted, high-quality programmes that have a real and measurable positive impact on the relationship between the club, its fans and the community.

About the programme

To deliver a football activity programme for one hour per week to 5 identified schools throughout a full School year (39 weeks), to encourage more females to become healthier and more confident in participating in sport through football. The programme will support teachers that are engaged throughout the 39 weeks. The candidate will work with School staff to upskill teachers in delivery, skills improvement, knowledge, and confidence ensuring that the programme is sustainable.

Main areas of responsibility:

· Welfare of players within the programme

· To work with schools to develop strong partnerships to ensure the programme is sustainable

· Have a confident approach to delivery

· Ensure engagement numbers are high and sustained throughout the school year.

· Provide high quality coaching and support

· Complete and support administrative duties such as Risk Assessment / Registers / Wellness report every session in-line with programme requirements / Health and Safety / Child Protection

· Attend meetings with the project lead

· To adopt principles of continuous personal and professional development with regards to the role

· To build and maintain good working relationships both internally and externally, always maintaining a professional image when representing The Leeds United Foundation

· To keep confidential any information gained regarding the Charity, Club, and its personnel

· To always maintain a flexible approach to work

· To maintain the upkeep of all relevant equipment pertaining to the delivery of programmes and to the safety of participants.

· To undertake all other such relevant duties directed by the Senior Management team, which from time to time may be required with respect to the promotion of The Leeds United Foundation.

· To keep confidential any information gained regarding the Charity, Club, and its personnel.

· To maintain a flexible approach to work.

· To be aware of and abide by all the Leeds United Foundation policies and procedures, in particular Safeguarding and Equality Diversity & Inclusion

Key Performance Indicators:

• To widen our range of programmes and increase girl's participation across Yorkshire.
• Deliver programmes in line with all training, guidance, and materials in its entirety.

Operational/Delivery:

• Welfare of players within the programme
• · To work with schools to develop strong partnerships to ensure the programme is sustainable
• · Complete and support administrative duties such as Risk Assessment / Registers / Wellness report every session in-line with programme requirements / Health and Safety / Child Protection
• · To undertake all other such relevant duties directed by the Senior Management team, which from time to time may be required with respect to the promotion of The Leeds United Foundation.

Person specification:

Essential

· UEFA C / FA Level 2

· FA Licensed

· A recognised FA First Aid Qualification

· Knowledge and understanding of child protection issues including holding a current FA Safeguarding Children Workshop certificate

· An accepted FA Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Disclosure (previously known as an FA CRB Disclosure)

· Experience in coaching girls’ football

· Have knowledge and understanding of child development and be sensitive to children’s needs

· Willingness to work weekends and training events when required

· Own transport essential

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

· Ability to work both independently, using your own initiative, and as part of a team.

·Excellent knowledge of safeguarding and safeguarding practices.

· Knowledge and understanding of working with young people

Desirable

· UEFA B

· An understanding of Talent Identification

· Understanding of the Leeds United Foundation Girls Pathway

· To have a willingness to use online technologies to support the sharing of advice and guidance online to players. To include: Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Google Drive.

Health and Safety:

• Ensure that all health and safety procedures are in place for activities and that risk assessments are completed for specific programmes.
• Ensure that staff on the women and girls programmes are fully supported in understanding the health and safety requirements of the women and girls programmes.
• Ensure that appropriate insurance is in place for all type of programmes.

Monitoring and Evaluation:

• Commission programme evaluation reports as appropriate
• Make use of questionnaires and impact tools
• Use of VIEWS online monitoring and evaluation system

Equality & Diversity: As we are a diverse organisation that respects differences in race, ethnicity, religion or belief(s), gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age or with regards to pregnancy or maternity, we welcome all applications. We want everyone to feel valued and included in the football community and to achieve their full potential. The Leeds United Foundation is opposed to any form of discrimination and commits itself to the redress of any inequalities by taking positive action where appropriate.

Safeguarding Recruitment: The Leeds United Foundation and Leeds United FC are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake appropriate safeguarding checks as well as providing proof of right to work in the UK. The successful applicant can expect to have their personal information entered on to a Single Central Record and/or the FA’s Whole Game system, which will be shared with key football and other sports governing bodies and organisations where applicable. Applicants will be asked about any previous convictions, cautions, reprimands, including those that are considered ‘spent’ as defined by the Rehabilitation Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amended 2013). Appointment to this role is subject to a satisfactory advanced DBS Check (with children’s barred list check) and appointment is dependent on clearance and obtaining two suitable references.

Applying for the position: If you are interested and can demonstrate you have the necessary skills and experience outlined above, please send brief CV and covering letter

All applicants will be required to complete a supplementary application form.

Job Type: Part-time
Part-time hours: 10 per week

Salary: £15.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Leeds LS11 0ES

Application deadline: 29/07/2023