Barnsley Fc Community Trust
Barnsley
Part-time
APPLICATION PACK
COMMUNITY COACH

Barnsley FC Community Trust is a registered charity delivering community
and charitable activities on behalf of Barnsley Football Club through four main
themes.

EDUCATION, HEALTH, SOCIAL INCLUSION AND SPORTS PARTICIPATION

OUR VISION

To be the best in our community at positively changing lives.

OUR MISSION

To use the power of Barnsley Football Club to inspire, improve and positively
change lives in our community.

OUR VALUES

WE ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT OUR WORK

WE ARE TEAM PLAYERS

WE ARE OPEN AND HONEST

APPLICATIONS

Barnsley FC Community Trust are committed to the safeguarding of its staff,
volunteers and young people. Any job offer made is subject to satisfactory
references and Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Application forms are available from - https://barnsleyfccommunity.co.uk/about/
vacancies/

To apply for this role, please send a completed application form detailing how you
meet the requirements of the role to: Aidan.Wearmouth@barnsleyfc.co.uk
Or via post marked private and confidential to:

Barnsley FC Community Trust
Oakwell Stadium
Barnsley
S. Yorkshire
S71 1ET

Please note CVs will not be considered.

Barnsley FC Community Trust
Oakwell Stadium
Grove Street
Barnsley
S71 1ET

01226 211333
community@barnsleyfc.co.uk
barnsleyfccommunity.co.uk
twitter.com/bfccommunity
facebook.com/bfccommunity

Barnsley FC Community Trust is a registered Charity and
a Company Limited by Guarantee registered in England
and Wales. Charity Number 1118735. Company Number
6081731. Registered Office: Oakwell Stadium, Barnsley,
South Yorkshire S71 1ET

JOB PURPOSE

To deliver high quality football and sports coaching opportunities and experiences within
the local community to people of all ages and abilities that is structured and progressive.
Working across Sports Participation, Inclusion and Health and Wellbeing, delivering
Barnsley FC Community Trust’s overall charitable aims and objectives will be a vital part of
the role.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title:

Community Coach

Hours of Work:

Flexible (including evenings and weekends)

Location:

Barnsley FC Community Trust, Grove Street, Barnsley, S71 1ET

Reporting to:

Sports Participation Officer

Salary Range:

National Minimum Wage

Contractual Status:

Zero Hour

Date Posted:

Expiry Date:

N/A

N/A

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

•  UEFA C (FA Level 2)
•  FA First Aid qualification (or willingness to update)
•  FA Safeguarding certification (or willingness to update)

Desirable

•  Range of Level 1 National   Governing Body Coaching or Leadership awards
•  Range of Level 2 National Governing Body Coaching or Leadership certificates – Sport

Specific (Multi-sports, Gym Instructing etc…)

•  Level 2/3 AfPE / HLTA
•  UEFA B Coaching Qualification
•  Mental Health First Aid

Barnsley FC Community Trust
Oakwell Stadium
Grove Street
Barnsley
S71 1ET

01226 211333
community@barnsleyfc.co.uk
barnsleyfccommunity.co.uk
twitter.com/bfccommunity
facebook.com/bfccommunity

Barnsley FC Community Trust is a registered Charity and
a Company Limited by Guarantee registered in England
and Wales. Charity Number 1118735. Company Number
6081731. Registered Office: Oakwell Stadium, Barnsley,
South Yorkshire S71 1ET

EXPERIENCE
Essential
•  A minimum of 1 years’ experience Coaching in a range of environments.
•  Proven experience in planning, delivering and evaluating schemes of work specifically
in Sports Participation, Health and Wellbeing and Inclusion. (Soccer Camps, Birthday
Parties, PE (within Schools), Fitness Classes (circuit training etc..) Social Sport groups)

•  Experience of providing technical and tactical information
•  Experience in engaging, communicating and working with diverse communities, ages,

and abilities.

•  Experience in effectively managing and prioritise multiple tasks, and responsibilities in

a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

•  Experience of promoting activities
•  Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and practices, with experience in ensuring

the safety and well-being of participants, staff, and volunteers in community settings.
Experience of conducting Risk Assessments both Formally (pre) and dynamic (during)
the delivery of sessions.

Desirable
•  Experience of Community Sports Development
•  Experience in monitoring and reporting on project outcomes, impact, success, using
data and feedback to inform decision-making and drive continuous improvement.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Essential

•  Ability to motivate participants, assistants and support staff.
•  Ability to work constructively and collaboratively, on your own and as part of a team.
•  Excellent interpersonal skills. Conscientious, honest and reliable.
•  Ability to adapt, and demonstration of expertise in the sport.
•  Strong, organisational skills (organising participants, activities, and equipment)
•  Professional manner and punctual.
•  Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive rela-

tionships with stakeholders, volunteers, and participants.

•  Friendly and outgoing personality. Enthusiastic and self-motivated. .
•  An understanding of and commitment to equal opportunities issues both within the

workplace and the community in general.

•  Approachable, committed, organised and resourceful. Good judgement of knowing

when to seek advice/support.

•  An understanding of and commitment to continuous improvement.
•  Ability to diversify activities.

ADDITIONAL FACTORS
•  Ability to undertake any necessary travel in connection with the duties of the post.
•  Able to work flexible as normal working hours may include evening and weekend work.
•  As the post involves working with children and vulnerable adults the post holder will be

subject to an enhanced DBS check

Barnsley FC Community Trust
Oakwell Stadium
Grove Street
Barnsley
S71 1ET

01226 211333
community@barnsleyfc.co.uk
barnsleyfccommunity.co.uk
twitter.com/bfccommunity
facebook.com/bfccommunity

Barnsley FC Community Trust is a registered Charity and
a Company Limited by Guarantee registered in England
and Wales. Charity Number 1118735. Company Number
6081731. Registered Office: Oakwell Stadium, Barnsley,
South Yorkshire S71 1ET