Advisor Afterschool Program Sports

ISP Soccer Coach Role Profile

Purpose of Role

To lead develop and inspire players by delivering effective coaching that enhances technical skills tactical understanding and team performance while fostering a positive safe and inclusive environment that promotes sportsmanship personal growth and a lifelong enjoyment of soccer.

ISP Principles

Begin with our children and students. Our children and students are at the heart of what we do. Simply their success is our success. Wellbeing and safety are both essential for learners and learning. Therefore we are consistent in identifying potential safeguarding and Health & Safety issues and acting and following up on all concerns appropriately.

Treat everyone with care and respect. We look after one another embrace similarities and differences and promote the well-being of self and others.

Operate effectively. We focus relentlessly on the things that are most important and will make the most difference. We apply school policies and procedures and embody the shared ideas of our community.

Are financially responsible. We make financial choices carefully based on the needs of the children students and our schools.

Learn continuously. Getting better is what drives us. We positively engage with personal and professional development and school improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Plan deliver and review engaging training sessions that develop players technical tactical physical and mental skills.

Select organise and manage the team during matches making tactical adjustments as needed.

Foster a positive team culture built on respect discipline and sportsmanship.

Monitor player progress providing constructive feedback and setting development goals.

Ensure the safety and welfare of all players by following safeguarding first aid and injury prevention protocols.

Communicate effectively with players parents/guardians (where relevant) and club officials.

Manage equipment facilities and logistics for training and match days.

Stay up to date with coaching methods rules of the game and best practices in player development.

Skills:

Technical coaching ability Skilled in teaching ball control passing shooting defending and goalkeeping fundamentals.

actical knowledge Strong understanding of formations game strategies and situational decision-making.

Leadership Able to inspire motivate and guide individuals and teams toward shared goals.

Communication Clear and effective in giving instructions feedback and encouragement.

Organisation Capable of planning training sessions managing match logistics and maintaining schedules.

Adaptability Adjusts coaching style to suit different age groups skill levels and learning needs.

People management Builds positive relationships and resolves conflicts constructively.

Player development focus Encourages growth in skills confidence and sportsmanship.

Problem-solving Makes effective decisions under pressure during games and training.

Safeguarding awareness Prioritises player safety and well-being at all times.

Qualifications:

Continued Professional Development (CPD) in coaching methods and player development.

Experience:

Previous experience coaching youth or school-aged players in a structured environment.

Proven ability to design and deliver age-appropriate training sessions that develop skills and promote enjoyment of the game.

Experience fostering teamwork sportsmanship and positive behaviour among students.

Background in working within a school sports programme including inter-school competitions and tournaments.

Ability to manage mixed-ability groups and adapt coaching to different learning needs.

Experience collaborating with teachers parents and school staff to support student participation and well-being.

ISP Commitment to Safeguarding Principles

ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures including an online due diligence search references and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years employment history.

ISP Commitment to Diversity Equity Inclusion and Belonging

ISP is committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying hiring developing and retaining high-performing teammates regardless of gender ethnicity sexual orientation and gender expression age disability status neurodivergence socio-economic background or other demographic characteristics. Candidates who share our vision and principles and are interested in contributing to the success of ISP through this role are strongly encouraged to apply.