Brentford Football Club
BFC Community Sports Trust: Part-Time Football Development and Post-16 Goalkeeper Coach
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Job Title: 21 Hour Part-Time Football Development and Post-16 Goalkeeper Coach
Department: Community Football Development and Post-16 Football and Education Programme
Reports to: Senior Manager – Football Development
Salary: £17,300 pro-rata per annum (£15.87 p/h)
There are opportunities available covering the following areas:
- Berkshire
- Hillingdon
- Ealing and Hounslow
- Richmond and Spelthorne
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. 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 everyone’s 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 club’s 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. We remind those barred from regulated activity that it is an offence to apply for such positions.
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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.
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 ensure compliance with the Trust’s Code of Conduct.
- 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
Brentford FC Community Sports Trust is seeking a passionate and dedicated Football Development and Post-16 Lead Goalkeeper Coach to join our dynamic team. This role involves coaching a Post-16 goalkeepers, and coaching boys' and girls’ football development centres, talent development, and promoting the values of sportsmanship and teamwork within our community across of local sites, talent development, and promoting the values of sportsmanship and teamwork within our community.
The candidate will be required to work 3 midweek evenings to accommodate training sessions.
Responsibilities
- Plan, deliver, and evaluate high-quality goalkeeper coaching sessions for boys and girls of varying age groups and abilities within our football development pathway.
- Plan, deliver, and evaluate high-quality goalkeeper coaching sessions for boys and girls within our Post-16 Football and Education Programme.
- Create a positive, inclusive, and engaging environment that encourages participation and personal development.
- Identify and nurture talented players, providing pathways for their progression within the sport.
- Work collaboratively with other coaches and support staff to ensure a consistent and holistic approach to player development.
- Conduct regular assessments and provide constructive feedback to players and their guardians to support their growth.
- Keep up to date monitoring including registers, VIEWS database, risk assessments and any relevant reporting documents.
- To access all Quality Assurance staff training offered by the Trust during the term of employment
- To ensure all equipment is available and well maintained.
- Contribute to the effective delivery of tournaments and events
- Report any safeguarding concerns promptly to the appropriate authorities or designated personnel.
- Maintain accurate records of incidents, concerns, and actions taken.
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Key Internal Relationships
- Senior Manager – Football Development
- Senior Manager – School Sport and Post-16
- Community Football Development Co-ordinator
- Female Football Development Manager
- Female Football Development Co-ordinator
- Post-16 Head Coach
The Selection Criteria
Essential
- National Goalkeepers Course Certificate
- Minimum UEFA C Coaching qualification.
- Previous experience in coaching football at grassroots or academy level.
- FA Safeguarding certificate.
- FA Emergency Aid certificate.
- Current DBS.
Desirable:
- UEFA B outfield qualification or above
- UEFA B goalkeeper qualification or above
- Computer Literate (Microsoft Office) / IT skills
- Full UK driving licence and transport via car
Personal Qualities:
- Ability to work under own initiative and as part of a team
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate young players.
- Excellent organisational and planning abilities.
- Commitment to continuous professional development and staying updated with the latest coaching methodologies.
- Ability to travel to variety of workplaces within West London utilising own transport.
- Flexible to work outside normal office hours including delivery on 3 midweek evenings.
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 https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record
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