Full - Time PE and Football Coach

Job Title:FullTime PE and Football Coach

Department:Sports Participation and Schools

Reports to:Schools Coordinator

Salary: 24000

Closing Date: 10 March 2024

Brentford FC Community Sports Trust

With community work spanning three decades Brentford FC Community Sports Trust has established itself as a pioneering organisation for the local community. It uses the power of sport to educate motivate and inspire people from all walks of life.

Working in partnership with Brentford FC the Trust offers a portfolio of programmes in education health sports participation and community engagement. The Trust has won the Football League Community Club of the Year award four times and now employs more than 100 members of staff.

Inclusion Statement

Brentford FCCST is an organisation which values and is passionate about diversity and inclusivity. Whilst our recruitment decisions are always based on merit and suitability we welcome and encourage applications from qualified candidates including those from underrepresented groups such as those from ethnically diverse backgrounds women those from the LGBTQ community and those with disabilities.

Safeguarding Statement

Brentford FCCST is committed to equality the safeguarding and welfare of all children and adults at risk. This responsibility is shared by all staff and volunteers at the club safeguarding is everyones responsibility. Staff will be required to undertake regular safeguarding training to enable and reinforce a proactive approach to safeguarding. This role requires the post holder to apply all relevant policies and uphold the clubs commitment to safeguarding vulnerable people to ensure a safe environment for all. This includes the timely reporting of any safeguarding concern to the safeguarding team.

General Trust Accountabilities

• To ensure compliance with all relevant policies including health and safety and safeguarding policies
• To ensure compliance with all relevant legal regulatory ethical and social requirements
• To build and maintain good working relationships both internally and externally maintaining a professional image at all times when representing Brentford FC Community Sports Trust
• To keep confidential any information gained regarding the Trust and its personnel
• To maintain a flexible approach to work at all times

Main Purpose of Job

To provide curriculum PE lessons and extracurricular multisport clubs to children in Key Stages 14. The candidate will predominately work daytime hours however will be required to work some evenings and weekends. The role may include working at our Community Football Development Centres or our Community Engagement sessions depending on skillset and experience.

Responsibilities

• To deliver a variety of sports sessions professionally and with the flexibility to ensure all participants are offered coaching at a level appropriate to their ability and support needs.
• Develop relationships with participants teaching staff and parents.
• Keep up to date monitoring including registers VIEWS database risk assessments and any relevant reporting documents.
• To lead on the delivery in our Key PE schools
• To access all quality assurance and staff training offered by the Trust during the term of employment.
• Act as a point of contact in emergency situations providing assistance and guiding individuals to safety.
• Coordinate with relevant authorities and emergency services as necessary.
• Stay informed about safeguarding policies procedures and best practices.
• Participate in training sessions related to safeguarding and emergency response.
• Report any safeguarding concerns promptly to the appropriate authorities ordesignated personnel.
• Maintain accurate records of incidents concerns and actions taken.
• Effectively communicate with staff clients and visitors to promote a culture of safety and awareness.

Key Internal Relationships

• Head of Community Sport
• Senior Manager Operation and Business Development
• Area Coordinators (Ealing Hillingdon Richmond Hounslow and Berkshire)

Key External Relationships

• Primary Schools

Person Specification

Essential

• Minimum Level 2 or above sports coaching qualification
• Safeguarding certificate
• Emergency Aid certificate
• Current Enhanced DBS
• Minimum 2 years experience in delivering PE Curriculum Coaching
• Ability to work under own initiative and as part of a team.
• Ability to travel to variety of workplaces within West London utilising own transport
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to establish and maintain good working relationships.
• Experience in planning and delivering sports activities in curriculumbased PE and after school club environments.
• Experience in understanding and commitment to physical education sport and longterm athlete development.

Desirable:

• Physical Education Degree or Sports Coaching Degree
• AfPE Level 3 PESS qualification
• Computer Literate (Microsoft Office) / IT skills

Please note that where appropriate for the role you will be required to complete additional background checks such as Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks and police checks for any time you have lived or worked outside of the UK in the last 10 years. You can find out more about this at

Please also note that a CV application will not be sufficient. Applications will not be considered where the application form has not been completed in full.

This role is a Regulated Activity role please complete theDeclaration of Offences Form