Football and Education Coach (Part-time)

Department: Aston Villa Foundation and Community Partnerships - Further and Higher Education Team

Hours of work: 14-hour Contract (Monday to Friday Daytime, Term time only)

Contract:Permanent

Salary:£25,000 per annum (pro-rata)

Location: Villa Park

Closing Date:Sunday 4 August 2024

Interview Date:Week Commencing Monday 12 August 2024

1.The Department

The Aston Villa Foundation is the official Charity of Aston Villa Football Club and prides itself in being innovative in its approach to the club being used as a ‘Force for Good’

Our Further and Higher Education Team offers a post -16 programme that uses the vehicle of football to give local young people the opportunity to excel in education whilst optimising their employability through sport.

2.The Role

The Football & Education (F&E) Coach will be responsible for planning and delivering training sessions and matches, whilst managing a designated U19s team within the Football & Education (F&E) Programme.You will implement a high-quality coaching syllabus in line with the Aston Villa Foundation technical programme and philosophy. You will also imbed and promote the Aston Villa Foundation culture, creating a positive environment for the development of young players and people.

3.The Person

We are seeking a UEFA C/Level 2 or UEFA B Licensed Coach, who has demonstrable experience in coaching and developing players within the 11-a-side game. You will need to have excellent organisational and motivational skills with the ability to inspire and lead a team. You will need to have a strong understanding of safeguarding and health and safety principles.You will also have an FA Emergency Aid qualification alongside a strong understanding of safeguarding and health and safety principles.

As part of your application, please ensure you upload your CV and Cover Letter.

Right to Close Vacancy Posting Early

The Club reserves the right to close any advertised vacancies earlier than the advertised closing date if sufficient applications have been received.

Equality Statement

Aston Villa Football Club celebrates the diversity of its Club and embrace equal opportunities for all. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and fully support The FAs Football Leadership Diversity Code.

We welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, race, disability, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, sex and religion or belief.

Safeguarding Statement

Aston Villa Football Club is fully committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk across our Club. As such, we adhere to Safer Recruitment processes and for some roles a satisfactory enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure & Barring Service may be required prior to starting in a role at the Club. For more information, please seeAVFC - Safeguarding.