FE Academy Coach

We believe that everyone owns potential; it's inside us all waiting to be discovered.

We are a post-16 further education provider delivering high-quality education, inspired through sport.

With over 20 years' experience in the industry, we have evolved to become the home of sports education for 16-18-year-olds. We are on a journey to set the standard for sports education that truly inspires young people to succeed and helps current and future generations of sports professionals to unlock their potential.

We are proud to teach, motivate and develop more than 3,000 learners in real sports environments every year nationwide helping them on their journey to the next steps in their career.

We are looking for an engaging, result-oriented and ambitious individual who can enhance our reputation and profile with employers and organisations.

MAIN PURPOSE OF POSITION

Work with the Academy Manager to deliver an 'outstanding' football coaching (sports enrichment) programme in line with the Academy philosophy.

• Work alongside Academy staff to plan, deliver and analyse training sessions as part of the Academy coaching syllabus.
• Support education staff to ensure high levels of engagement and achievement in the classroom.
• Assist in the management, delivery and organisation of the competitive games programme.
• Focus on the 'holistic' development of each learner on the programme.
• Support in the delivery of open days, school visits, parents' evenings and other events as part of the Academy recruitment strategy.
• Engage with internal and external CPD opportunities to stay current with best practices.
• Complete all mandatory Health & Safety, Safeguarding and Compliance training.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum FA Level 2 Coaching Certificate (UEFA 'C')
• First Aid Certificate
• FA Safeguarding Certificate
• 3+ years Coaching Experience.

DESIRABLE

• FA Youth Awards
• Degree in relevant areas (E.g., Sports Science, Sports Coaching)
• Driving License
• Experience in Video Analysis

The safety and welfare of children is paramount to SCL, all applicants will be subject to thorough background checks to ensure their suitability to work with children. These will include, but are not limited to; reference checks, police checks, DBS checks and qualification checks.