Post 16 Assistant Coach – Football & Strength & Conditioning

Job Title: Post 16 Assistant Coach Football & Strength & Conditioning

Department: Sports Participation

Reports to: Senior Manager School Sport & Post-16

Responsible for: Developing overseeing and implementing the coaching framework and philosophy for the entire Post-16 programme in collaboration with the Senior Manager - School Sport & Post-16 and Head Coach.

Salary: 25-30000 Pro Rata - 15 Hours per week (Term Time only)

Closing Date: 25^th September

Suitable candidates may be contacted for interview earlier.

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 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

The Assistant Coach will support the delivery of high-quality football and strength & conditioning (S&C) sessions across the post-16 programme. Working under the guidance of the Head Coach the post holder will assist in implementing the coaching framework and philosophy contribute to player development both technically and physically and ensure effective preparation for training and fixtures. This role will also involve supporting administrative tasks player monitoring and helping to maintain a safe professional and motivating environment.

Responsibilities

Football Coaching

• Support the planning delivery and evaluation of engaging football coaching sessions in line with the programmes philosophy.
  
• Assist with matchday preparation warm-ups in-game support and post-match analysis.
  
• Provide individual and small group coaching to aid technical tactical and decision-making development.
  
• Build positive relationships with players parents and coaching staff to support the overall development journey.
  
Strength & Conditioning

• Plan & deliver on-pitch athletic development sessions/warm-ups to develop key movement skill competency & physical qualities such as acceleration deceleration top-speed & change of direction.
  
• Plan & deliver recovery mobility & injury prehab sessions to players.
  
• Proactively manage players training & match-load ensuring logical weekly loading schedules that physically develop players whilst minimising injury risk.
  
• Liaise with coaching staff to integrate S&C work into the wider football programme.
  
Programme Support

• Maintain accurate registers attendance records and any required monitoring data.
  
• Ensure training and gym equipment is set up maintained and stored safely.
  
• Support with administrative duties such as updating databases completing risk assessments and preparing reports as required.
  
• Uphold safeguarding responsibilities reporting concerns promptly to the appropriate safeguarding officer.
  
• Participate in relevant training CPD and quality assurance processes provided by the Trust.
  

Key Internal Relationships

• Head Coach Post-16 Programme
  
• Senior Manager School Sport & Post-16
  
• Post-16 Coaching Staff
  
• Community Sport Staff
  
• Human Resources Team

Key External Relationships

Secondary schools colleges & universities

• Local authorities
• Funding bodies and grant providers
• Community partners and organisations
• Participants and their families

The Selection Criteria Essential

• FA UEFA B in Football Coaching.
  
• Recognised Strength & Conditioning qualification (e.g. UKSCA NSCA CSCS or equivalent) or relevant experience delivering S&C programmes.
  
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  
• Understanding of safeguarding and welfare in youth sport.
  
• Previous experience coaching football at academy or college level.
  
• Experience working in Multiple disciplinary Team (MDT)
  

Desirable:

• FA UEFA C
• Bachelors degree in Sports Coaching Strength & Conditioning or related field.
  
• Experience working with players aged 1619.
  
• First Aid qualification.
  
• Full UK driving licence (D1 minibus licence desirable).
  
• Competent with Microsoft Office
  

Personal Qualities:

• Positive supportive and professional approach with young athletes.
• Passionate about player development both technically and physically.
  
• Organised adaptable and able to work both independently and as part of a team.
  
• Committed to continuous learning and applying modern coaching and S&C practice

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 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 the Declaration of Offences Form