BACKGROUND

Rangers Football Club, formed in 1872, is one of the world’s longest established and most successful clubs, having won 55 League titles, 34 Scottish Cups, 28 League Cups and the European Cup Winners’ Cup in 1972.

Few clubs can match Rangers for history, heritage, and tradition, and it resides in the top 10 strongest football brands according to the YouGov UK Brand Index.

Playing at the iconic 51,700 seat Ibrox Stadium and benefitting from a world-class 37-acre training facility, the club has been a leading light in Scottish, British and European football for decades.

The club benefits from a famously loyal support and the high volume of season ticket uptake means the club features in the top 19 average attendances in Europe. It is estimated that Rangers has a global fanbase of 4m, half of which are based in the UK.

JOB TITLE: Soccer Academy Coach

REPORTING LINE: Soccer Academy Manager Scotland

DEPARTMENT: Commercial

LOCATIONS: Ibrox Stadium

CONTRACT: Zero Hour

THE ROLE

The Soccer Academy Coach is responsible for the preparation and delivery of coaching sessions and associated activities for Rangers Soccer Academies. The coach can also be used to deliver projects for the Rangers Charity Foundation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

· To deliver a high standard of coaching sessions with clubs from international and domestic groups.
· To deliver at different levels of our tiered Soccer Academies system.
· To deliver Club development and coach education sessions with children to adult groups.
· To liaise in a professional manner with office staff at the Club, fellow coaches, clubs, and parents.
· To perform administration duties to support the programmes.
· To maintain a high level of professionalism and enthusiasm during any Club activity.
· To ensure that equipment and apparel is of a satisfactory standard.
· Any other duties deemed appropriate to the role.

THE CANDIDATE

The candidate attributes include:

· SFA Coach Education Structure – Level 1.3 Children or Youth.
· Excellent interpersonal skills both with young people and adults.
· Confident and engaging personality and the ability to be a role model for people of all ages and backgrounds.

CHILD WELLBEING VALUES

Values underpin how you conduct yourself and how you treat others. These are the important values directly linked to this role with children and young people

· Place the needs, rights and views of children & young people at the centre of your practice and decision making.
· Listen to the voices of children/young people and respect their views.
· Value and respect children & young people as equal individuals.
· Actively promote diversity & equality.
· Safeguard and protect the wellbeing of all children/young people.
· Respond to concerns regarding the wellbeing of children/young people.
· Create empowering opportunities for children & young people to enjoy and achieve whilst participating in football.
· Support & nurture the development of children/young people.
· Create a learning environment that is relevant and meets the needs of all participants age and stage of development.
· Demonstrate strong mentor/leadership qualities: patience, lead by example, dedication, stewardship.
· Enhance the quality of relationships between children and adults.