Colchester United Community Foundation (CUCF) has an exciting opportunity available for the new academic year!
CUCF are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, motivated, and committed Football & Community Coach with high standards and strong work ethic on a full-time basis (32-40 hours) within our community delivery team.
This role within our community team will include the delivery of projects across the organisation, contributing to the impact our Education, Participation and Health & Inclusion programmes make daily across the local community. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, delivering, and reviewing the delivery within community, football/sport and school environments, adopting our delivery methodology and national curriculum schemes of work. The focus on the role will be delivering curriculum, extra curriculum projects in schools alongside working on community and performance pathway football programmes.
This position is a key appointment within the charity, as we look to strengthen our team, and you will require tenacity and the creativity to overcome obstacles and challenges presented when working within sport and a community environment. This alongside having a pivotal part to play in the success and positive impact on colleagues, schools, participants, their families, and our communities. This position is based out of The Shrub End Community & Sports Centre, Colchester, CO2 9BG and delivery of Community programmes within schools and community facilities across North Essex.
UEFA C Football Coaching License (Or working towards)
FA Safeguarding Children Certificate.
Willing to undertake a CUFC Enhanced DBS Check.
Full UK Driving License.
This may include experience delivering within school, football, or community settings.
Level 3 Teaching Assistant or Level 4 HLTA Qualification.
Understanding of the Primary PE & PSHE National Curriculum.
Understanding of Premier League Primary Stars (PLPS) and/or EFLitC Joy of Moving (JOM) projects within schools.
Youth Mental Health First Aid.
A range of NGB Coaching qualifications.
Develop positive and effective relationships and partnerships with colleagues, participants, players, parents/guardians within each community setting you work within.
Develop individuals and groups of participants in a range of community environments, providing a safe and enjoyable space to develop and maximise their potential within national curriculum PE, PSHE, Literacy, Numeracy, football and sport.
Deliver high-quality provision within the PE/PSHE/PLPS & JOM National Curriculum, extracurricular activities within schools, football, and community activities.
Support and empower colleagues to collaborate and share ideas to aid in personal and professional development.
Collaborate with the Head of Programmes & People to input your own personal development plan across community projects.
Collaborate with participants, teachers, schools, and parents/guardians to maximise the impact and the reach of CUCF programmes.
Collaborate with teachers, schools, and parents/guardians within existing partner schools to enrich and maximise the impact of our work together.
Evaluate individual development and the impact on engagement and quality of delivery on a weekly basis.
Evaluate the impact and success of delivery by collecting data (Via Salesforce), feedbacking case studies, and showcasing success.
Colchester United Community Foundation is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. Our safeguarding culture is built upon training, policies, and a shared responsibility for the safety and well-being of those we work with.
In accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, as this role involves working with vulnerable groups, all candidates will be required to undergo a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check as part of the pre-employment process. Additional safeguarding training or qualifications may be required for the role.
As part of the recruitment process, successful candidates will need to provide proof of their right to work in the UK, in compliance with immigration law.
In some cases, we may be required to refer concerns about an individual's suitability to work with vulnerable groups to the appropriate authorities, such as the Disclosure and Barring Service or local safeguarding boards, in line with our safeguarding policies.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and dynamic working environment by building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion within the workplace. Fully endorse, demonstrate, and carry out the company s health and safety policy.
Comply with all company policies and statutory regulations.
Have a full knowledge of procedures for evacuation regarding fire safety.
20 Days Annual Leave per calendar year + Bank Holidays
~ Performance incentives and related bonuses
~ Access to a Pool Vehicle and Fuel Card
~ Free staff onsite parking
~ A pension scheme is available for eligible applicants
~ Free Staff Macron Uniform
~ Opportunities to access overtime
~ Opportunities to work Colchester United home games
~ Opportunities to work alongside the Colchester United Academy (Category 2)
~ Allocated weekly Workforce Performance & Self Development time
~ Access to monthly internal Staff Training (Average 60 hours per year)
~ External training opportunities through national partners (Premier League Charitable Fund & EFL in the Community).
~ CUFC Club Shop Discount
Please note that the job will be subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS checks.