JOB TITLE: International Seasonal Lead Coach
DEPARTMENT: International Soccer School Department
LOCATION: Greece
CONTRACT: 35 hours per week, normally 6 of 7 days per week. The successful applicant will be expected to work unsociable hours in order to meet the needs of the business and this will include weekends, evening work and bank holidays as the business and role requires. Length of the contract will run from 1st May-31st October.
JOB FUNCTION: To support the delivery of Chelsea International Soccer Centres in Greece
Closing Date - 17th February
We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. In the event that we receive a large number of applications, the position may be filled before the listed closing date. To avoid missing out, please submit your application at your earliest convenience.
PLAY YOUR PART (Main Responsibilities):
- The International resort Lead Coach will support a range of football coaching programmes, in a number of international locations over a set period as set by their line management.
- Programme development will include a range of coaching duties including holiday camps at a number of CFC Partnered resorts based predominantly in Europe.
- In additions to core football development there may be a requirement to support a range of special events including bespoke activities, tournaments and festivals in this period.
- Supporting promotion for activities will be an added responsibility in selected locations.
- Developing positive but professional relationships with parents, players, coaches and local staff is imperative.
- All members of staff will be trained to work to set standards implementing appropriate policies and procedures to uphold best practice and to safeguard the participant and staff involved in the programme.
- Additional role duties will include responsibilities such as administration, online research and session planning, as well as relationship management of specific projects.
- As a representative of Chelsea FC Soccer Schools internationally, there will be added responsibility around staff conduct on and off the fields, all staff will be monitored and supported by relevant programme manager and the staff operations manager. On going CPD and attendance to training will be a requirement of this role.
HERE TO WIN (Measures of Performance):
All staff performance will be monitored throughout a trip and programme delivery by the designated lead and a formal review after each trip.PROUD TO BE CHELSEA (Person Specification):
Qualifications:
Essential
- FA Level 2 License coaching certificate (or equivalent)
- Fluent in English – written and verbal communication Valid Emergency Aid and Child Protection certificate
Desirable
- A Teaching, Sports Science / Studies, or related degree An ability to communicate in other languages Russian and Greek would be advantageous to this role.
Experience:
- Minimum of 1000 hours of Football Coaching delivery experience.
- At least 500 hrs coaching experience within a professional football club environment
- Coaching experience in a community development programme, with boys and girls of all abilities from 4 to 18 years.
- Experience of working with international players and coaches (both English and non-English speaking) from different cultural backgrounds is advantageous.
- Experience of working in a football / sports development environment is with club level players is essential to this role. Experience of managing and leading an event or a group of staff is desirable.
Skills and Behaviours:
- Skilled in managing and developing professional relationships with parents, players and staff is an essential skill required for this role.
- Good organisation skills, with an ability to maximize personal/team performance.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills to manage and influence towards a positive outcome Skilled in managing and developing working relationships to a positive outcome.
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion:
At Chelsea we recognise that the diversity of our people is one of our greatest strengths and we are taking positive action to ensure our existing colleagues and job applicants can fully be themselves and bring their own unique experiences and perspectives to Chelsea FC. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.
If you need reasonable adjustments made to the recruitment process, please reach out to your recruiter, who will be able to advise and support you.
Chelsea FC and the Foundation is fully committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all children, young people and adults at risk (vulnerable groups). We therefore require all successful applicants to complete a DBS Check prior to starting employment. Depending on the role, successful applicants may also be required to undergo other child protection screening where appropriate.
This Job Description is not intended to be exhaustive; the duties and responsibilities may therefore vary over time according to the changing needs of the Club.