Overview
Casual Community Coach (Disability) role at Ecotricity
Responsibilities
* Delivery of high-quality, inclusive football and physical activity sessions in schools, community settings, and at events. Adapt activities to meet the needs of individual participants. Encourage a safe, positive, and enjoyable experience for all.
* Be an ambassador for FGR Community by promoting inclusion and teamwork. Build positive relationships with participants, parents, schools, and community groups.
* Support the delivery of disability football festivals, tournaments, and matchday experiences. Ensure events run smoothly, safely, and inclusively.
* Follow safeguarding procedures at all times and raise concerns where appropriate. Help with basic tasks such as equipment set-up, registers, and general session organisation. Collaborate within the broader organisation and perform tasks as needed to realise the organisation's strategic goals.
Role Requirements
* This role is subject to full DBS Disclosure certification checks.
* Evening and weekend work where required.
* Full UK driving licence.
About You / Person Specification
* FA Level 2 Coaching (Essential)
* Experience in working in disability sport (Essential)
* Disability football introduction or willingness to work towards (Essential)
* Friendly, well organised with the ability to multi-task and exhibit a high level of honesty, integrity, reliability and confidentiality. (Essential)
* Competent in undertaking administrative tasks. (Essential)
* Strong written and verbal communication skills. (Essential)
* Good IT skills (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) (Essential)
* Ability to work autonomously and use own initiative. (Essential)
* Good time-management and flexible work ethic in a fast-paced environment (Essential)
* Happy working within a team and supporting team members as needed. (Essential)
* Strong passion for community engagement and promoting the positive aspects of supporting FGR. (Essential)
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. (Essential)
* FA First Aid or willing to work towards (Essential)
* FA Safeguarding or willing to work towards (Essential)
* Other disability coaching qualifications (Desirable)
* Experience with event planning and coordination. (Desirable)
* Previous experience in community outreach or fan engagement. (Desirable)
* D1 Minibus Driving Licence (Desirable)
About Us
Forest Green is looking to the future – Climate change is an existential threat, and we need to build a more sustainable world. Sustainability is at the core of everything we do at FGR. We’re on a mission to push the boundaries of what is possible in the world of sport, and beyond. Established in 1889, we’re one of the oldest football clubs in the world. That history continues with every season and every trophy, bolstered by the support of an incredibly passionate, global fanbase. Those moments are only made possible with the right people; those who show courage, tenacity, ambition, dedication to their community, and independent thought. As the world’s first vegan football club, doing things differently is a way of life. We’re looking for like-minded people that can help create the future our planet needs. Let’s change the game.
Flexibility
The fast moving nature of the company's business means that from time to time you may be asked to perform duties or tasks outside of your original job description on an ad hoc basis. This allows the company to use its people in the best possible way at all times and helps the employees to contribute in a changing environment. Forest Green Rovers is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to providing equality for all.
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