Role Title:
Senior Community Coach
(including disability coaching)
Reports direct to:
Joint Head of Community (Operations)
Other details:
Salary/Benefits:
£14,000 to £16,000 pro rata
Hours:
37.5 Hours per week
This role does include regular evening and weekend work
Role Purpose
This role will be split with two areas of responsibility. When working on our ‘core activity’
offer, the Senior Community Coach supports the Area Development Officers by taking an
active lead in the planning, delivery and monitoring of a coordinated programme of high
quality, professional coaching activities.
The role specifically involves acting as a lead coach within the organisation regarding
disability football and sport. Overseen by the Inclusion Manger, the Senior Community
Coach will work in partnership with key stakeholders such as Birmingham County FA, The
Football Association, schools and other partners relating to disability provision.
Accountabilities
Key Tasks
 To prepare and implement well-structured and progressive coaching programmes
ensuring a high quality, enjoyable coaching experience centred on the needs of the
participants
 To coach in a range of sports and deliver SBitC initiatives where required (e.g.
healthy eating workshops)
 To act as the lead coach on-site at out of school hours sports clubs, holiday courses
and Saturday clubs encouraging attendance in particular by children who do not
usually participate in sport
 To effectively supervise, mentor and direct Community Coaches, volunteer,
apprentices and work experience students where appropriate
 To carry out administrative duties as necessary e.g. maintain accurate attendance
registers, collect monies, carry out risk assessments, etc.
 To maintain current knowledge of relevant National Governing Body programmes,
policies and practices
 To maintain current knowledge of the National Curriculum for Key Stage One and
Key Stage Two pupils
 To develop and maintain effective and positive working relationships with all
partners and community organisations
Disability Provision
 Deliver coaching activities under the guidance of the Inclusion Manager in line with
the FA Disability Football Development Fund requirements
 Work with key stakeholders to increase participation, coaching and volunteering by
those with a disability
 Plan, develop and deliver projects and activities specifically relating to the
development of disability football in partnership with Birmingham County FA and
other partners
 Act as a senior coach on behalf of SBitC on the BCFA West Midlands Regional
Cerebral palsy centre of excellence
 Act as a lead coach on the ‘Short Breaks’ disability holiday activity scheme
Finance
 Work with the Inclusion Manager on the financial management of disability activities
(including raising invoices, cash handling etc.)
Other
 To be a positive role model, creating a positive and fun environment in which to
motivate and encourage young people to participate in sport or physical activity
 Agree to abide by a code of conduct and carry out duties in accordance with Sky
Blues in the Community’s policies and procedures; including equal opportunities,
child protection, health and safety at work etc.
 Ensure that all core activities and projects are delivered to the very highest standard
 To be committed to continuous professional development relevant to the post and
personal training needs supporting future career advancement
 To undertake other duties and responsibilities as required from time to time
commensurate with the grade of the post
 To agree to abide by a code of conduct and carry out duties in accordance with Sky
Blues in the Communities policies and procedures; including equal opportunities,
child protection, health and safety at work, etc.
Knowledge, Experience, Skills and Qualifications
Knowledge:
 Relevant knowledge and experience of sports development, including club and
coach development
 Knowledge of relevant governing body programmes, policies and practices
 Good understanding of Child Protection, Child Development, Health and Safety and
Sports Equity principles, policies and procedures
 Knowledge of Key Stage 1 and KS2 National Curriculum relating to sport
Experience:
Essential
 Minimum of two years experience working in a sports coaching setting
 Sports coaching and leading sports programmes
 Experience of coaching in a wide range of environments including schools, club and
community settings
 Experience of developing school/club links
Desirable
 Experience of working or coaching those with a disability
 Experience of mentoring, supporting and encouraging coaches and teachers
 Experience of tutoring, supervising and coordinating sports coaches and volunteers
 Experience of monitoring and evaluation impact of sessions/programmes
 Experience of working to performance targets
Skills and Qualifications:
Essential
 Ability to develop and implement high quality, varied and creative coaching sessions
focusing on a young person-centred approach
 Ability to inspire, motivate and encourage people of all ages through sport
 Ability to adapt sessions appropriately dependent on the needs of young people.
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to communicate with
people at all levels
Excellent planning and organisational skills
FA Level Two qualified coach
Recognised multi-sports qualification
Computer skills including Excel and Word
Up to date First Aid and Safeguarding qualifications
Desirable
 FA Level Three qualified coach
 FA Coaching Disabled Footballers certificate
 One other National Governing Body coaching certificate
 Understanding of long-term athlete/ player development
Essential Competencies:
 Accurate and diligent
 Integrity and conscientious
 Team player
 Communication skills
 Customer care
Other Behaviours Critical for the role:
 An organised and methodical approach
 Good time management
 Awareness of the needs of the organisation
 Confident communication skills to deal easily with all internal and external enquiries
 A confident and polite telephone manner
 Good interpersonal skill and commitment to great customer care