STEVENAGE FOOTBALL CLUB FOUND

JOB PACK

IONAL COUpdated August 20

VACANCY – JOIN OUR TEAM

Would you like to make a difference in your local community? Are you passionate about people and given them opportunities to positively impact their lives?

Stevenage FC Foundation is seeking highly motivated, responsible, enthusiastic and committed individuals to work within its expanding community programme.

The Foundation is looking to add a number of sessional coaches to the team, to support the delivery of our education and community based programmes. Coaches will lead and assist on programmes school based provision and football development programmes such as After-School Clubs, Junior Kickers, Soccer Camps, Premier League Kicks, Walking Football and Back in the Game.

With the expectation to support other Health & Wellbeing Related programmes, such as: Introduction to Exercise, Live Longer Better, Community Kitchen, Walking Football, Extra Time Hub, Get Set to Go, and the legacy of the Coronavirus Community Careline, where support is required.

Job Title: Casual Coach

Reports To: Community Engagement Manager

Location: Various venues in Stevenage and surrounding areas

Salary: Introduction to Coaching Football (formally known as FA Level 1)- £13 per hour.

UEFA C (formally known as FA Level 2) - £16 per hour.

Unsociable hours work paid at a £20 per hour*.

Job Purpose:

To deliver high quality community based coaching for all ages in Stevenage and surrounding area, enabling individuals to develop their abilities to their potential and enjoy physical activity which will encourage them to sustain activity levels.

The candidate should have previous experience of delivering healthy lifestyle-based programmes, whether that be in a private or grassroots setting. To have a number of other sports coaching qualifications and be computer literate.

Benefits:

As part of your involvement with Stevenage FC Foundation the following benefits are available to staff:

Stevenage FC staff kit provided relevant to the role

• Access to bespoke CPD from our partners including Premier League, English Football League Trust, The FA, Professional Footballers Association and other key partners

Opportunities to work match days at Stevenage FC

Are You Eligible:

To be eligible for shortlisting a candidate must meet the essential criteria (listed below)

How To Apply:

If you meet the essential criteria (as a minimum) and are interested in applying, please complete the attached application form* and send along with your CV and a covering letter addressed to Hiring managers either by email community@stevenagefcf.com or post, marked “Private & Confidential”, to: Melissa Edwards, Stevenage FC Foundation, The Stevenage FC Stadium, Broadhall Way, Stevenage, SG2 8RH.

Successful applicants will be required to take part in a sit-down and practical interview.

Please note that the job will be subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS checks.

As we are diverse organisation that respects differences in race, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, faith, background, or personal circumstance, we welcome all applications. We want everyone to feel valued and included in the football community and to achieve their full potential. Stevenage FC Foundation is opposed to any form of discrimination and commits itself to the redress of any inequality by taking positive action where appropriate.

JOB DESCRIPTION

POST DETAILS:

Job Title:	Casual Coach
Reporting To:	Community Engagement Manager
Location:	Various venues in Stevenage and surrounding areas
Hours	Weekdays, Weekdays Afternoon (After 2:30pm), Evenings (5-10pm)& Weekend Hours Are Available
Primary Job Purpose:	To deliver high quality community-based coaching for all ages in Stevenage, and surroundingareas, enabling individuals to develop their abilities to their potential and enjoy physical activitywhich wil encourage them to sustain activity levels.
Salary:	● Introduction to Coaching Football (formally known as FA Level 1)- £13 per hour.● UEFA C (formally known as FA Level 2) - £16 per hour.● Unsociable hours work paid at a £20 per hour*.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Note: The duties and responsibilities attached to this post may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the duties or the level of responsibility entailed

Deliver a variety of comprehensive healthy lifestyle activities/exercise sessions in the local community that are age appropriate, meet the needs of individuals and groups which are in accordance with the Foundation’s scheme of work.

Be self-motivated, committed and reliable once assigned work.

• Work with individuals and/or groups from a range of abilities, age ranges and varying backgrounds.

• Be responsible for the correct use and safe keeping of equipment. Ensure that the facilities are checked before use and safe for practical participation.

• Build and support positive working partnerships with existing/new key partners to receive continued funding for delivery of programmes.

Maintain high standards of professional behaviour towards colleagues, young people with whom we engage and the wider general public when working for and wearing SFCF kit.

Develop professional and supportive relationships with all people engaged in the session.

Undertake regular professional development days as set by Stevenage FC Foundation in order to continue own personal development.

Undertake administrative tasks related to the sessions that including updating registers, consent forms, risk assessment, incident and accident forms, writing case studies that demonstrate impact of projects, and recording any outcomes and accreditations achieved by participants using relevant monitoring and evaluation systems.

Have knowledge and experience of (or be willing to develop) working in diverse settings, such as housing estates, youth clubs, leisure centres, public parks and open spaces, schools and colleges.

Have an up to date knowledge of, and adhere to, all Foundation policies and procedures, including those relating to Safeguarding, Health and Safety and emergency procedures, including those of venues where you may be based.

Carry a fully stocked first aid kit when coaching.

• Ability to adapt sessions to fit in with Covid-19 guidance to suit facilities rules and regulations.

Carrying out such other duties as may be reasonably requested by the line manager, or a Director Compliance with the Company’s Code of Conduct and policies contained within the Staff Handbook Compliance.

PERSON SPECIFICATION:
Education/Qualifications	Essential	Desirable
Introduction to Coaching Football (Formally FA Level 1)	√
Current Safeguarding Certificate (or wilingness to update)	√
Current First Aid Certificate (or willingness to update)	✓
UEFA C or FA Level 2 Coaching Qualification		√
Additional NGB accredited coaching qualifications		√
Multi-Skills Level 2 Coaching Award		√

Knowledge and Experience	Essential	Desirable
Ability to educate and inspire participants to take part in physical activity	√
Demonstrates a working understanding of inclusion, equality and anti-discrimination,safeguarding and best practice	√
Examples of self-motivation and the ability to work on own initiative	√
Experience of health and safety and/or welfare and safeguarding policies andprocedures	√
Knowledge of the FA and English Footbal League Trust's Football Developmentprogramme and its strategic aims		√
Working in a professional environment		√
Knowledge of Stevenage and its surrounding areas		√

Skills and Competencies	Essential	Desirable
Ability to communicate with allpotential contacts (participants, parents, staff, publicof all ages) whilst presenting a professional image	√
Ability to deliver effective and safe activities which takes into account the participantsneeds	√
Ability to inspire, motivate and encourage in a physical activity environment	√
Good level of icT literacy with knowledge of Microsoft packages e.g. Word, Excel andOutlook	√
Commitment to providing exceptional customer care	√
Ability to engage with people from all backgrounds	√
Flexibility to work outside of normal working hours e.g. evenings & weekends to meetthe needs of the community	✓
Must be willing to wear a uniform appropriate to their duties	√
Hold a full UK driving license and have access to own transport	√
Be wiling to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check	√

Equalities	Essential	Desirable
Ability to work in a non-discriminatory manner, in accordance with the Stevenage FCFoundation's Equality & Diversity Policy	√

Other Qualities & Behaviours	Essential	Desirable
Professional and approachable	√
Work as part of a team, whilst also able to work unsupervised and on own initiative	√
Be self-driven and motivated with the desire to make a real difference to peoples' liveswithin the local community	√
A dynamic, hardworking and enthusiastic individual	√
Excellent communication skills	√
Proactive decision maker	√
Takes responsibility for ensuring a high quality of work	√	[
Demonstrates enthusiasm and is personally committed to achieving agreed objectives	√
Is receptive to feedback about own behaviour, strengths and areas for improvement	√	[
Displays a high level of confidentiality	√
Meticulous attention to detail	√
Flexibility and willingness to learn	√

MANAGEMENT INFORMATION

Document Name	Casual Coach	Drafted By	J. Goude
Effective Date	21.08.2025	Approved By Board	n/a
Next Review Date	21.08.2027