Overview
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FGR Community’s vision is to change lives in our local community and use the unique appeal of Forest Green Rovers Football Club to spread aspiration and make a difference to the lives of people within the Stroud district and beyond. Forest Green Rovers is recognised by FIFA as the world’s greenest football club, with environmentally focused ethos and global coverage.
The candidate/s will join an innovative and developing Community Trust and work closely with the football club to deliver community initiatives, projects and programmes on non-match days, match days and in holiday camps. We are looking for dynamic, energetic, creative, and flexible team members who are prepared to hit the ground running.
Reporting to Project Coordinators, the successful candidate/s will assist and/or lead high-quality delivery. As a casual Community Coach, you will contribute to the success and growth of the Community Trust, enabling the charity to expand operations and to continue delivering high quality matchday, school-based and community sessions.
New coaches will be accountable for the welfare of children and vulnerable adults under their responsibility, in line with the Trust’s Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adult Policies. We also expect individuals to embrace equality, diversity, and inclusivity to facilitate a fair and inclusive approach across the Trust.
The role may require availability on matchdays, typically every other Saturday or a weekday evening.
About You
The successful candidate/s will need to deliver a range of active sessions, such as coaching football-based activities on our soccer camps and in community settings, and supporting occasional after-school and curriculum-based classroom sessions.
Essential
* Minimum of a Level 1 football coaching badge
* Knowledge of the FA Coaching Pathway
* Experience of working or volunteering within school, club, or community sporting settings
* Ability to plan, deliver & evaluate coaching sessions
* Good communication, organisational and interpersonal skills
* Enhanced DBS Certificate or Current FA DBS Clearance
* FA Safeguarding & Emergency aid/BFAS Qualifications
* Ability to work within a team effectively and align with the environmental ethos
* Computer literate
Desirable
* Experience of working in a charity or community organisation
* Mentoring other staff through coaching/teaching
* Knowledge of the national curriculum for children aged 5-11 years and/or 11-16 years
* Knowledge and understanding of the charity, voluntary and community sector
* A desire to pursue a career in the football industry with passion for participation and the sport
* Experience with Quality Assurance Reporting platforms
* Experience facilitating cups, camps, and curriculum programmes
* Working with socially excluded young people and vulnerable adults
* Teaching Qualification, Level 2 Coaching Award or UEFA B license
* Level 2 or 3 Supporting PE and school sport (or equivalent)
* Clean Driver’s License
About Us
Founded in 1889, Forest Green Rovers is a football club with a rich history and a commitment to environmental leadership. FIFA has described us as the greenest football club in the world; we are EMAS accredited and the first vegan football club. Our aim is to be in the Championship within the next five years, and planning includes a stadium designed by Zaha Hadid, potentially made entirely of wood.
Flexibility
The fast-moving nature of the business means you may be asked to perform duties outside of your original job description on an ad hoc basis. This allows the company to use its people in the best possible way in a changing environment.
Forest Green Rovers is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to providing equality for all.
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