An innovative and exciting partnership between an established Premier League Football Club with a rich history and a renowned Academy system, the Albion Foundation (registered Charity 1081948) a highly regarded and respected charity and Palm Sports in China linked to the WBA ownership has been tasked with developing grass roots football and the development of talented players and coaches in China.
We are creating an International department with an immediate focus in China and have an opportunity for talented and enthusiastic coaches with a commitment to improving themselves and others.
WBA FC International Community Coaches X 4
Initial 3 to 4 months’ probationary period with the opportunity for this to be extended for a further 8 to 9 months after a performance review. Beyond this a rolling 1-year contract again based on performance. Salary Range - £16,000 - £19,000 with a potential bonus
Purpose:
Responsibility for delivering grass roots football coaching in schools and community clubs in China to improve players and develop the “Albion Way” ethos
You:
- Will have a minimum level 2 football coaching qualification
- Will have experience and a passion for coaching at grassroots level
- Will have an ability to enthuse, inspire and develop young players
- Will have an adventurous, outgoing personality and be able to adapt to and thrive in a new country and culture
- Will have a thirst for learning and improving yourself as a coach
Please email your completed application to dave.lawrence@albionfoundation.co.uk by noon on Thursday 1st February 2018.
Interviews and practical observations are scheduled to take place the week commencing Monday 5th February 2018.
The successful candidates will spend an initial 3-months in China from March to June 2018
To download the application form, click the following link: Application Form
To download the diversity questionnaire, click the following link: Diversity Questionnaire.
This post will be subject to an enhanced DBS and two written references.
West Bromwich Albion Football Club & The Albion Foundation is an equal opportunities employer.
West Bromwich Albion Football Club, The Albion Foundation & Palm Sports Partnership
WBA FC International Community Coach – Job Specification
37-hour per week contract - £16,000 - £19,000 per annum
Purpose:
- To deliver football coaching sessions within Chinese schools and Community Clubs for players ranging from 5 to 16. This to include, planning, monitoring and evaluation of sessions and activities.
- Maintain and enhance the quality and support growth of the provision.
Responsible to:
- Head of International Coaching
Duties:
- To deliver a structured football coaching programme to the high quality standards of West Bromwich Albion Football Club
- Perform administration duties to support programmes, such as attendance information, distribution of information to schools and other organisations.
- Develop grassroots football by supporting the Head of International Coaching with Coach development for local grassroots coaches.
- Ensure all provision is delivered in a safe environment and all safeguarding regulations are followed.
- Ensure all equipment is prepared and suitable for each session, this includes first aid kits.
- Promote a positive and professional image at all times.
- Any other duties deemed appropriate by Sports Development Manager or equivalent.
Person Specification
Area |
Qualities |
Essential |
Desirable |
Measured |
Level 2 in coaching football |
✓ |
|
Application |
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Qualifications in any other sport |
✓ |
Application |
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FA Youth Module 1 |
✓ |
|
Application |
|
FA Youth Module 2 and 3 |
|
✓ |
Application |
|
FA Emergency Aid and Safeguarding |
✓ |
|
Application |
|
Knowledge |
Knowledge of FA development initiative |
|
✓ |
Interview |
Understanding of child protection and health and safety |
✓ |
|
Interview |
Skills |
Able to communicate effectively with a range of people |
✓ |
|
Interview/practical |
Able to work in both a team and independently |
✓ |
|
Interview |
|
Able to adapt coaching sessions to participants |
✓ |
|
Interview/practical |
|
Able to encourage motivate and enthuse young people to participate in football |
✓ |
|
Interview/practical |
|
Excellent planning and organisational skills |
✓ |
|
Interview |
|
Basic IT skills to include Microsoft Office products |
|
✓ |
Application and interview |
|
Experience |
A minimum of 2 years coaching experience |
✓ |
|
Application/Interview |
Experience of evaluating the effectiveness of coaching sessions and programmes |
✓ |
|
Application/Interview |
|
Commitment to development and willingness to undertake training where necessary |
✓ |
|
Application/Interview |
|
Personal
|
Ability to work efficiently on own initiative and maintain a high standard of work |
✓ |
|
Application/Interview |
A flexible and adventurous personality willing to adapt to a new country and culture |
✓ |
|
Application/Reference |
|
Reliable and dependable |
✓ |
|
Reference
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