Are you a current Football Academy Coach l ooking to work in a supportive, forward-thinking College? We're recruiting for a Football Academy Coach to join our team on a part-time 8 hours per week, fixed-term basis. The salary scale for this role is £19.66 per hour, inclusive of London Weighting, depending on qualifications and experience. The Football Academy Coach Role; Our sports and protective services department are supporting the growing football academies within the Sports and Department at Barking and Dagenham College. You'll provide inspiration, skill and practical experience to students across our department's courses. You'll also contribute to the development of our course offer, building on our innovative provision. Key Responsibilities of our Football Academy Coach; Plan, prepare and deliver coaching sessions in tandem with Hornchurch Football Club football philosophy. Be responsible for maintenance of training / match balls, bibs, cones and all other relevant equipment as required by the Academy. Work with match analysts to plan and prepare relevant team and individual footage Provide feedback to players by using video analysis or other industry methods. Plan and organise AoC/Academy teams training sessions, fixtures, re-scheduled fixtures and referees/officials. Plan, organise and attend trips abroad (where required). Accompany players to matches. Inform all players, parents and guardians of any changes or cancellations to training sessions, matches or events as soon as possible ensuring league rules and complied with Complete registers for sessions (Safeguarding duty). Report all player injuries immediately to the Sports Therapist and complete mandatory/legal Health and Safety reporting processes. Support recruiting players for the Academy in tandem with the Curriculum Team Leader and/or Curriculum Manager. Attend all Football Academy, Curriculum or Dagenham and Redbridge FC meetings e.g. parent’s evenings. Work efficiently and effectively with cross college staff, external partners, visitors and business support teams. Maintain honesty and integrity at all times when working with young players. Act and behave in a manner appropriate of a representative of Barking and Dagenham College. Ensure that all academy players act and conduct themselves – both on and off-the pitch – in a manner appropriate of a representative of Barking and Dagenham College, Dagenham and Redbridge Football Club and the Football Association. Be presentable, smart and personable at all times when representing the Club. Our ideal Football Academy Coach should have the following qualifications, skills and experience; UEFA A or B Licence. FA Level 2 Emergency First Aid in Football (Emergency First Aid in Football). Experience of working with 16-18-year olds within football. Experience, knowledge and expertise of the use of Microsoft office software packages. Ability to work safely at all times, in accordance with the college and academy risk assessment. procedures and to contribute to the development of risk assessments as directed byLine Manager. All applicants should have good administrative skills and be able to accurately track students' attendance, progress and achievements. If you are passionate about upskilling the future generation in your subject, then we want to hear from you! You will need to submit a covering letter within your application, demonstrating how your personality, skills and experience meet our values for this role. PLEASE NOTE; All application forms must be fully completed, showing full education and employment details. An incomplete application will not be considered for shortlisting. We have the right to interview candidates before the application deadline. This role is exempt form the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and the Amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Barking & Dagenham College are committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people Safeguarding All employment offers are made subject to checks, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidelines. These include (some of which are dependant on the role and the individual): Enhanced DBS including Childrens Barred List check, DfE teaching/management Barred List check, on-line searches, overseas criminal record check, evidence of identity and Right to Work in the UK, satisfactory references, confirmation of medical fitness, evidence of relevant qualifications and a check of previous employment history. You will be required to become familiar with the College's policies, and comply with the requirements to safeguard and protect the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults. All staff are asked to complete mandatory training in relation to KCSIE and other key areas, and to read the relevant policies. Closing date for applications: 23rd October 2025. If you would like to learn more about our Football Academy Coach role, then please click 'apply' today! About Us Join a truly great college, passionate about success, for our learners, staff, businesses, and communities. Trusted by over 6,000 learners and apprentices yearly; we provide industry-aligned technical and vocational qualifications across our Barking and Rush Green campuses. We have invested over £50m in our facilities over the past 9 years, providing outstanding learning and working environments including our East London Institute of Technology. By choosing Barking & Dagenham College, you will benefit from: a competitive salary including London Weighting generous holiday and pension packages being part of a team passionate about education and success links with industry and CPD opportunities free parking, travel to work and technology assistance schemes Join the team. Be part of it. To find out more about BDC, visit www.bdc.ac.uk