Community CoachNewcastle United Foundation

Job Title: Community Coach

Organisation: Newcastle United Foundation

Location: Newcastle / Tyneside & Northumberland, England 

Reports To: Area Development Coordinator

Hours: 35 hours per week, including up to 3 evenings per week.

Job Summary

To plan, deliver and monitor high-quality coaching programmes across sports and community venues throughout Tyneside and Northumberland, increasing participation among players of all abilities and genders.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain a high standard of delivery across all programmes in line with Newcastle United Foundation's quality assurance framework.
• Plan, deliver and evaluate coaching sessions for girls, boys and disabled players.
• Collect registration and monitoring information and complete required data entry in line with quality management standards and deadlines.
• Ensure appropriate supervision and safeguarding of participants in accordance with Foundation policies and procedures.
• Effectively manage risks associated with programmes.
• Support the protection and safeguarding of staff, volunteers, contractors and members of the public.
• Identify and share positive news stories with the Communications Manager.
• Participate in community events and activities as required.
• Keep relevant qualifications and certificates up to date and identify opportunities for continued professional development.
• Attend agreed formal and informal learning activities.
• Present a professional image of Newcastle United Foundation at all times.
• Supervise community coaches, students and/or volunteers when required. 

Qualifications & Education

Essential:

• UK Coaching Course Level 2 or UEFA C Licence.
• AfPE qualification, or willingness to work towards it.
• Valid Emergency First Aid Award.
• Valid Safeguarding Award.

Desirable:

• Sports-related degree.
• Completed or working towards Level 3 Teaching Assistant and Level 4 Higher Level Teaching Assistant qualifications. 

Experience

Candidates should have experience in:

• Delivering community football programmes in a paid or voluntary capacity.
• Delivering school sport and PE.
• Planning and reviewing coaching sessions.
• Data collection. 

Specialist Training

• Member of the FA Licensed Coaches Club. 

Skills & Knowledge

• Good knowledge of long-term player development.
• Knowledge of the PE curriculum.
• Excellent IT skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to motivate and inspire others.
• Ability to deliver both active sessions and classroom-based activities. 

Personal Attributes

• Commitment to the mission, aims and values of Newcastle United Foundation.
• Passion for community football and school sport.
• Desire to maintain up-to-date qualifications and professional practice.
• Understanding of and commitment to equality and diversity.
• Commitment to reflective practice.
• Ability to use own transport. 

Additional Requirements

• The role involves working across different locations.
• An Enhanced DBS check is required.
• Applicants must be able to work up to three evenings per week.

• Employees are expected to comply with the Foundation's policies relating to health and safety, confidentiality, data protection, safeguarding, equality and diversity. 

   

   

   

Safeguarding

Newcastle United Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk of harm. Staff, volunteers and others associated with the Foundation are expected to share this commitment.