Job Description
Job Title: Full Time Gymnastics Coach
Salary: £25,000 per annum
Department: Sports Participation and Schools
Reports to: Head of Gymnastics & Schools Coordinator
Responsible for: Delivering & Planning of Gymnastics sessions, assisting multisport sessions and aiding the growth and development of our existing Gymnastics programme.
Brentford FC Community Sports Trust
With our community work spanning more than three decades, Brentford FC Community Sports Trust has established itself as a pioneering organisation for the local community. It uses the power of sport to educate, motivate and inspire people from all backgrounds.
Working in partnership with Brentford FC, the Trust delivers a range of programmes in education, employability, sports participation, health and community engagement. We have won the ‘Football League Community Club of the Year’ award four times and have cemented our reputation as a community-led Football Club.
In 2022 the Trust joined the European Football for Development Network and aligned our strategy with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, which demonstrates our local impact at a global level and our ongoing commitment towards sustainability.
The Trust is entering an exciting phase of expansion and now operates across two new state of the art sites. We are a key partner at Gunnersbury Park Sports Hub which opened its doors to the public in 2021, whilst also enjoying a purpose-built office space at our Community Stadium Hub adjacent to the Brentford FC Stadium.
Join us as we take our development model to a new depth, linking opportunities, evolving participants and staff, and connecting communities.
Inclusion Statement
Brentford FCCST is an organisation which values and is passionate about diversity and inclusivity. Whilst our recruitment decisions are always based on merit and suitability, we welcome and encourage applications from qualified candidates, including those from underrepresented groups – such as those from ethnically diverse backgrounds, women, those from the LGBTQ+ community and those with disabilities.
Safeguarding Statement
Brentford FCCST is committed to equality, the safeguarding and welfare of all children and adults at risk. This responsibility is shared by all staff and volunteers at the Trust, safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. Staff will be required to undertake regular safeguarding training to enable and reinforce a proactive approach to safeguarding. This role requires the post holder to apply all relevant policies and uphold the Trust’s commitment to safeguarding vulnerable people to ensure a safe environment for all. This includes the timely reporting of any safeguarding concern to the safeguarding team.
General Trust Accountabilities
To ensure compliance with all relevant policies, including health and safety and safeguarding policTo ensure compliance with all relevant legal, regulatory, ethical and social requirements.
To build and maintain good working relationships both internally and externally, maintaining a professional image at all times when representing Brentford FC Community Sports Trust.
To keep confidential any information gained regarding the Trust and its personnel.
To maintain a flexible approach to work at all times.
Main Purpose of Job
To provide Pre-school Gymnastics, Curriculum Gymnastics and extra-curricular gymnastic sessions to children and young people. The postholder needs to be flexible and may work irregular hours (e.g., early mornings & evenings) given the nature of the role.
Responsibilities
To deliver gymnastics sessions, with the flexibility to ensure all participants are offered coaching at a level appropriate to their ability and support needs.
Develop relationships with participants, teaching staff, support workers/carers, parents and other key partners/stakeholders to ensure effective session delivery.
Keep up to date monitoring including registers, risk assessments and any relevant reporting documents.
To access all Quality Assurance staff training offered by the Trust during the term of employment.
To ensure all equipment is available and well maintained.
Provide feedback to teachers, coaches, and parents where appropriate.
Ensure they are aware of any medical issues concerning the participants.
To promote relevant trust programmes & offers
Essential Criteria
Minimum Level 1 Gymnastics or Cheer coaching qualification
Safeguarding certificate
Emergency Aid certificate
Current DBS
Ability to work under own initiative and as part of a team.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, to establish and maintain good working relationships.
Experience in planning and delivering gymnastics sessions, in extra-curricular environments.
Experience in understanding and commitment to physical education, sport, and long-term athlete development
Ability to travel to a variety of workplaces within West London utilizing own transport.
Flexible to work outside normal office hours E.G Breakfast Clubs, Afterschool Clubs & Evenings.
Desirable Criteria
Gymnastics Level 2 qualification
Dance or Cheer Qualification
Preschool Gymnastics Qualifications
Computer Literate (Microsoft Office) / IT skills
Minimum 12 months’ experience in delivering coaching sessions preferably within a school environment.
An understanding of the structure of School games
Other NGB sports qualifications
Desire to learn how to deliver PE lessons or coach other sports.
Own means of transport.
BFC CST Employment Conditions
The job holder will commit and conform to Brentford FC Community Sports Trust’s procedures & codes of conduct, including our Child Protection Policy, Equal Opportunities Policy and Health and Safety at work – reflecting the Trust’s commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The job holder will have responsibility for promoting ethics, safeguarding and the welfare of children – the Trust expects all staff to share this commitment. The job holder will be provided with a Contract of Employment (detailing all terms and conditions) and a Brentford FC Community Sports Trust staff handbook.
This is a position of trust and involves regular and direct contact with children (under 18s), and is subject to DBS Disclosure at Enhanced Level, satisfactory references and a three-month probationary period. There could potentially be a delay in the start of the programme pending the completion of the DBS process. This job description gives a general outline of the post and is not intended to be inflexible or a final list of duties. It may therefore be amended from time-to-time in consultation with the post holder. Appointment is subject to the Terms and Conditions of service of Brentford FC Community Sports Trust.
This job description is correct as of February 2023 and will be subject to inclusion of changes that are needed to cope with the needs of the job and in the interests of health and safety. The post is under regular review and all changes that occur in practice will be deemed to be incorporated into this job description whether a written change is made.
