PE and Football Coach Surrey Staines and Spelthorne Area

Job Title: PE and Football Coach Surrey (Staines and Spelthorne Area)

Department: Football Development and Sports Participation

Reports to: Schools Area Coordinator

Salary:

Contract: Full Time Permanent

Closing Date: 6th May 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. The Trust is forecasting further significant expansion over the next two years following its appointment as a key partner in the redevelopment of Gunnersbury Park as a sports hub and its move to new larger purposebuilt premises directly adjacent to the new Brentford FC 17500 capacity stadium near Kew Bridge in 2021.

Inclusion Statement

Brentford FCCST is an organisation which values and is passionate about diversity and inclusivity. 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.

Should you require any workplace accommodations (also known as reasonable adjustments) you will have the opportunity to let us know at the appropriate points in the hiring process.

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 PE and sports coaching sessions to children young people and adults in Surrey (Staines and Spelthorne Area).

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 in the Staines and Spelthorne Area.

To access all quality assurance and staff training offered by the Trust during the term of employment.

To work with the Berkshire & Surrey Area Coordinator to establish school partnerships in the Staines and Spelthorne Area.

To support the submission of our Local to Regional PL PFA funding application for expansion. This will involve supporting the Area coordinator in collecting case studies and surveys from sessions in Staines & Spelthorne Area.

Follow established protocols for data protection and privacy.

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 or designated 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.

Act as a liaison between different departments regarding safeguarding matters.

Collaborate with other team members and departments to create a cohesive approach to safeguarding.

Participate in and stay up to date with relevant child protection training and workshops.

Key Internal Relationships

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

Essential Criteria

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.
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 in Staines & Spelthorne Area.
Experience in understanding and commitment to physical education sport and longterm athlete development.
Ability to travel to variety of workplaces within Staines & Spelthorne Area as well as West London. utilising own transport.

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