FOOTBALL COACH - JOB DESCRIPTION

Pangbourne  College  is  committed  to  safeguarding  and  promoting  the  welfare  of
children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Job Title:                                               Football Coach

Reports to:                                           Director of Sport, Head of Football

Department:

Sport

Tuesday: 09:15 - 10:50 , 11:10 - 12:45, 14:50 - 16:35

Hours per week:
                                                                     Wednesday : 13:30 - 17:45
                                                                     Thursday: 14:00 - 17:10
                                                                     Friday:  11:10 - 12:45, 14:50 - 16:35
                                                                     Saturday AM or PM fixtures

Contract Type:

Zero Hours

Duration of Contract:                 Lent Term - January to March

Key working relationships:
Director of Sport (DoS)
Head of Football
External Coaches
Internal (Staff) Coaches
Pupils and Parents

Role Summary
To provide professional, safe and fun Football coaching for all year groups. In line with the Sports
Department philosophy where we aim  to foster a lifelong love of physical activity and sport, via three
pillars of enjoyable participation, meaningful competition and aspirational performance.

Duties and Responsibilities

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Implement coaching and encourage participation in line with the College’s structure/programme
for all age groups
In conjunction with the Director of Sport, help to raise the standard of Sports at Pangbourne

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●  Promote the College in a professional way for both Home and Away fixtures
●  To build and maintain successful relationships with pupils, treating them with patience, respect

and consideration

●  To help keep pupils on task and to build motivation as well as build pupils’ confidence and enhance

self-esteem

●  To promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils and encourage all students to interact and

work cooperatively

●  To plan and deliver coaching sessions
●  Lead a team on Saturdays, officiating where required
●  To contribute fully to our extra-curricular programme of sports provision and fixtures
●  Liaise with and support the Sports Department across the College

School Responsibilities

●  To flag any issues or concerns
●  To maintain good discipline
●  To maintain records to show rates of participation in events/competitions and programmes
●  To work alongside other staff, including Teachers, Trainee Teachers and support staff
●  To attend safeguarding and other training as and when required by the school
●  To communicate effectively with pupils, staff and parents
●  To maintain confidentiality at all times with regard to all aspects within the school
●  Any other duties as commensurate with the post, as requested by the management of the College.

Other
The above is only an outline of the tasks and responsibilities of the role.  The post holder will carry out
any other duties as may be reasonably required by his/her line manager
The Job Description and person specification may be reviewed on an on-going basis in accordance with
the changing needs of the department and College.
This Job Description and accompanying documentation do not form part of the employment contract.

Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy
It is the post holder’s responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children.  You will
comply with the Pangbourne College Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy, and the requirement to
report to the Designated Safeguarding Lead any concerns relating to the safety or welfare of children.

Terms and Conditions of Service
The post holder will be required to comply with all policies and procedures issued by and on behalf of the
College. The post holder will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate.
The post holder will be required to participate in the College’s appraisal procedures as an appraise and if
applicable, as an appraiser.
The post holder will be required to attend statutory and mandatory training.

Information Security, Confidentiality and Data Protection
During the course of employment the post holder may have access to, see or hear information of a
confidential nature and he/she will be required not to disclose such information. All personal
identification information must be held in the strictest confidence and should be disclosed only to
authorised people in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation and the College’s Privacy
Notice, unless explicit written consent has been given by the person identified.

Equal Opportunities
The post holder must comply with and promote Equal Opportunities and avoid any behaviour which
discriminates against others on the grounds of sex, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, age, race,
colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion, political opinion, trade union membership.

Health and Safety
Under the Health & Safety at Work etc Act 1974, it is the responsibility of individual employees at every
level to take care of their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by their own acts
at work.  This includes co-operating with the College and colleagues in complying with Health and Safety
obligations to maintain a safe environment.

It is the firm policy of the College to promote a happy, professional, yet “family” atmosphere and to develop the potential of
all pupils and staff. If ever there is a need to talk over aspects of school, or indeed home-related issues, please speak to your
head of department or a colleague.