Job Title:Casual CoachDirectorate:Community and WellbeingDepartment: Leisure and AmenitiesLocation: Londonderry ParkReports to:Sports & Recreation Assistant Development Officer - SoccerSalary Scale: Rate A and B Casual Coaching RatesPURPOSE AND FUNCTION OF THE POSTThe postholder will be responsible for the provision of soccer coaching to a wide range of groups including schools, clubs, community groups, disability groups and any others that may be identified. The postholder will be expected to organise sessions according to the ability of the group.PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESSupervising and coaching to a range of participants in Soccer development programmes across the Borough.Instruction in the safe and beneficial use of equipment where appropriate.Development of scheme participants through a coaching programme agreed with the Sports and Recreation Development Assistant - SoccerImplementing and complying with all the declared policies and procedures of the Council.To comply with and promote equality, health and safety in accordance with Council Policies and legal requirements.To undertake any other appropriate duties as may be allocated from time to time in accordance with the general nature of the post.PERSON SPECIFICATIONThe person specification provides information on the qualifications, experience, knowledge and skills required to carry out the duties of the post.The essential criteria will be used for shortlisting and as part of the selection process.QUALIFICATIONSESSENTIALSoccer Coach Rate B onlyIFA Level 1/NCCFirst Aid qualified applicants who do not have this qualification are required to complete it within 3 months of appointmentDESIRABLESoccer Coach Rate BUEFA B LicenseSoccer Coach Rate AIFA Introduction awardEXPERIENCEESSENTIALSoccer Coach Rate BExperience in soccer coaching, working with young people aged 5-16 years of ageDESIRABLEExperience working with Disability groupsSoccer Coach Rate ADemonstrate an interest in football and sport by providing personal and specific examples where you have volunteered or assisted in coaching in a club environment.KEY SKILLS & ABILITIESESSENTIALGood interpersonal skillsAbility to work without supervisionOTHER REQUIREMENTSBoth rolesESSENTIALApplicants must consent to a pre-employment Enhanced with barred list Access NI checkApplicants must agree to undertake all relevant training including:Safeguarding trainingFirst Aid TrainingApplicants must be able to work evenings and weekends as requiredApplicants must be a minimum of 18 years of age due to safeguarding responsibilitiesThe post holder will be required to travel throughout the Borough and therefore applicants must have a valid driving licence with access to a form of transport which will enable the post holder to meet the requirements of the post* (Business Insurance Certificate and a copy of the Vehicle Registration Document are required)Applicants must agree to obtain First Aid qualification within 3 months of appointment, if qualification not already held*The above alternative (access to a suitable form of transport), is a reasonable adjustment specifically for applicants with disabilities, who because of their disability, are unable to hold a valid driving licence.The selection panel reserves the right to enhance the shortlisting criteria to facilitate the process when necessary.WHJS1_NI