Goalkeeper CoachIpswich Town

GOALKEEPERGOALKEEPER COACH (CASUAL)COACH (CASUAL)

ROLE OVERVIEW

Ipswich Town Foundation is currently looking to recruit Casual Coaches for our Invite Only Goalkeeping Provision. This programme takes place at St Joseph’s College on a Friday evening, and Monday evenings at Witham.

Sessions are 1-hour of high intensity goalkeeper specific training, delivered to small groups of participants aged 6-16-years-old. Players are invited onto this pathway, following a trial process.

This role require flexibility, working evenings and weekends with opportunities to deliver across a variety of programmes for Ipswich Town Foundation.

We are seeking coaches who are highly motivated, enthusiastic and passionate to continue their own development while having an ability to embed a love of football across our programmes. The successful candidates will deliver fun, safe and inclusive learning environments to support the development of all participants.

JOB ROLE OUTLINE

This role offers the opportunity to work specifically on the invite-only goalkeeper programme delivered by the Foundation, ensuring lifelong memories are created through positive experiences.

Sessions are delivered for 30 weeks of the year, term time only. In addition, the Foundation deliver camps and gamedays throughout school holidays which may provide additional opportunities to work with the players.

The role will required detailed planning, delivery and evaluation of sessions as well as providing feedback to participants twice per year.

AIMS

• Maintain a flexible approach and provide high levels of engagement at all sessions.
• Plan, prepare and deliver coaching sessions.
• Proactively engage participants to provide the best possible learning environment.
• Support transition into the advanced invite only programmes where appropriate.
• Be committed to your continued professional development.

ROLE SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

Ability to communicate with young people and parents effectively Ability to work individually and as part of a team Able to manage large groups effectively and safely Hold FA Introduction to Coaching / Level 1 certification Hold FA UEFA C Coaching Qualification Hold FA National Goalkeeper Course Coaching Qualification Hold FA First Aid and Safeguarding qualifications Hold Full driving licence or be able to commute via public transport

IPSWICH TOWN FOUNDATION

VISION

An empowered, inspired and inclusive community to be proud of.

MISSION

The Ipswich Town Foundation exists to provide impactful and inclusive activities to improve health, skills, opportunities, and lives of all generations across Suffolk.

By using the presence, power, and reach of Ipswich Town FC, we aim to inspire individuals to realise their potential both on and off the football pitch and create pride in their communities.

CORE VALUES

• Honesty
• Hard Work
• High Standards
• Willingness to Learn
• Integrity

IPSWICH TOWN FOUNDATION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Adhere to all policies and procedures including safeguarding, Health & Safety, Behaviour Management, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion, Data Protection, and Quality Assurance and follow any additional requirements as detailed within the staff handbook.
• To always maintain a professional attitude and appearance.
• To report to Line Manager and attend Ipswich Town Foundation meetings or CPD when requested.
• Any other duties deemed necessary by Senior Leadership Team, HR & Admin Officer or Designated Safeguarding Officer.

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

Generic Skills and AttributesEssentialDesirable

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Willingness to work unsocial hours, including evenings and weekends

Ability to motivate individuals and drive to help people achieve their

goals through sport

Role Specific Skills and Attributes

Ability to communicate with young people and parents effectively

Ability to work individually and as part of a team

Able to manage large groups effectively and safely

Hold a qualitifcation in a sports related field (GCSE, FE or HE)

Hold FA Level 1 (Introduction to Coaching Football)

Hold FA Level 2 Coaching Qualification (UEFA C)

Hold FA National Goalkeeper Course Coaching Qualification

Enhanced DBS check (completed by Ipswich Town Foundation)

Hold First Aid and Safeguarding qualifications

Hold Full driving license

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

Will demonstrate a positive commitment towards equality, diversity and inclusion by treating others fairly and not committing any form of direct or indirect discrimination, victimisation or harassment of any description and to promote positive working relationships between all internal and external stakeholders.

SAFEGUARDING

• Will be committed to safeguarding the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and will promote the welfare of these groups.
• Will have disclosed any previous convictions, cautions, reprimands, including those that are considered ‘spent’ as defined by the Rehabilitation Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amended 2013).
• Will have completed a satisfactory Enhanced DBS Check (with children’s barred list check) Will keep both FA Safeguarding and FA Emergency First Aid qualifications in date.

WHAT DO YOU GET IN RETURN?

Please include in your application form any other sessions you may have an interest in delivering.

Competitive hourly rate of pay dependant on experience and qualifications.

Access to CPD, Umbro Pro kit and equipment.

Shortlisting and interviews will take place throughout the duration of the vacancy advert. This may mean the vacancy could close early should suitable candidates be found.

Applicants should be aware that due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individuals during or after the recruitment process.