With our community work spanning more than three decades, Brentford FC Community Sports Trust has established itself as a pioneering organisation for the local community. It uses the power of sport to educate, motivate and inspire people from all backgrounds.
Working in partnership with Brentford FC, the Trust offers a portfolio of programmes in education, employability, sports participation, health and community engagement.
We have won the ‘Football League Community Club of the Year’ award four times and have cemented our reputation as a community-led Football Club.
Most recently, we joined the European Football for Development Network and aligned our strategy with the UN’s sustainable development goals, which demonstrates our local impact at a global level.
Job Title: Post 16 Assistant Coach – Football & Strength & Conditioning
Department: Sports Participation
Reports to: Senior Manager – School Sport & Post-16
Responsible for: Developing, overseeing, and implementing the coaching framework and philosophy for the entire Post-16 programme in collaboration with the Senior Manager - School Sport & Post-16 and Head Coach.
Salary: £25-30,000 Pro Rata - 15 Hours per week (Term Time only)
Closing Date: 25th September
Suitable candidates may be contacted for interview earlier.
Brentford FC Community Sports Trust
With community work spanning three decades, Brentford FC Community Sports Trust has established itself as a pioneering organisation for the local community. It uses the power of sport to educate, motivate and inspire people from all walks of life.
Working in partnership with Brentford FC, the Trust offers a portfolio of programmes in education, health, sports participation and community engagement. The Trust has won the ‘Football League Community Club of the Year’ award four times and now employs more than 100 members of staff.
Inclusion Statement
Brentford FCCST is an organisation which values and is passionate about diversity and inclusivity. We welcome and encourage applications from qualified candidates, including those from underrepresented groups – such as those from ethnically diverse backgrounds, women, those from the LGBTQ+ community and those with disabilities.
Should you require any workplace accommodations (also known as ‘reasonable adjustments), you will have the opportunity to let us know at the appropriate points in the hiring process.
Safeguarding Statement
Brentford FCCST is committed to equality, the safeguarding and welfare of all children and adults at risk. This responsibility is shared by all staff and volunteers at the club, safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. Staff will be required to undertake regular safeguarding training to enable and reinforce a proactive approach to safeguarding. This role requires the post holder to apply all relevant policies and uphold the club’s commitment to safeguarding vulnerable people to ensure a safe environment for all. This includes the timely reporting of any safeguarding concern to the safeguarding team.
General Trust Accountabilities
* To ensure compliance with all relevant policies, including health and safety and safeguarding policies
* To ensure compliance with all relevant legal, regulatory, ethical and social requirements
* To build and maintain good working relationships both internally and externally, maintaining a professional image at all times when representing Brentford FC Community Sports Trust
* To keep confidential any information gained regarding the Trust and its personnel
* To maintain a flexible approach to work at all times
Main Purpose of Job
The Assistant Coach will support the delivery of high-quality football and strength & conditioning (S&C) sessions across the post-16 programme. Working under the guidance of the Head Coach, the post holder will assist in implementing the coaching framework and philosophy, contribute to player development both technically and physically, and ensure effective preparation for training and fixtures. This role will also involve supporting administrative tasks, player monitoring, and helping to maintain a safe, professional, and motivating environment.
Responsibilities
Football Coaching
o Support the planning, delivery, and evaluation of engaging football coaching sessions in line with the programme’s philosophy.
o Assist with matchday preparation, warm-ups, in-game support, and post-match analysis.
o Provide individual and small group coaching to aid technical, tactical, and decision-making development.
o Build positive relationships with players, parents, and coaching staff to support the overall development journey.
Strength & Conditioning
o Plan & deliver on-pitch athletic development sessions/warm-ups to develop key movement skill competency & physical qualities such as acceleration, deceleration, top-speed & change of direction.
o Plan & deliver recovery, mobility & injury prehab sessions to players.
o Proactively manage players training & match-load, ensuring logical weekly loading schedules that physically develop players whilst minimising injury risk.
o Liaise with coaching staff to integrate S&C work into the wider football programme.
Programme Support
o Maintain accurate registers, attendance records, and any required monitoring data.
o Ensure training and gym equipment is set up, maintained, and stored safely.
o Support with administrative duties such as updating databases, completing risk assessments, and preparing reports as required.
o Uphold safeguarding responsibilities, reporting concerns promptly to the appropriate safeguarding officer.
o Participate in relevant training, CPD, and quality assurance processes provided by the Trust.
Key Internal Relationships
* Head Coach – Post-16 Programme
* Senior Manager – School Sport & Post-16
* Post-16 Coaching Staff
* Community Sport Staff
* Human Resources Team
Key External Relationships
Secondary schools, colleges & universities
* Local authorities
* Funding bodies and grant providers
* Community partners and organisations
* Participants and their families
The Selection Criteria Essential
* FA UEFA B in Football Coaching.
* Recognised Strength & Conditioning qualification (e.g., UKSCA, NSCA CSCS, or equivalent) or relevant experience delivering S&C programmes.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
* Understanding of safeguarding and welfare in youth sport.
* Previous experience coaching football at academy, or college level.
* Experience working in Multiple disciplinary Team (MDT)
Desirable:
* FA UEFA C
* Bachelor’s degree in Sports Coaching, Strength & Conditioning, or related field.
* Experience working with players aged 16–19.
* First Aid qualification.
* Full UK driving licence (D1 minibus licence desirable).
* Competent with Microsoft Office
Personal Qualities:
* Positive, supportive, and professional approach with young athletes.
* Passionate about player development, both technically and physically.
* Organised, adaptable, and able to work both independently and as part of a team.
* Committed to continuous learning and applying modern coaching and S&C practice
Please note that where appropriate for the role, you will be required to complete additional background checks such as Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks and police checks for any time you have lived or worked outside of the UK in the last 10 years. You can find out more about this at https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record
Please also note that a CV application will not be sufficient. Applications will not be considered where the application form has not been completed in full.
. This role is a Regulated Activity role - please complete the Declaration of Offences Form