JOB DESCRIPTION
Title: Inclusion / Disability Volunteer Coach / Coach Support
Reports to: Inclusion & Disability Head Coach
Based at: bet365 Stadium, Sir Stanley Matthews Way, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 4EG.
Job Purpose: To support the planning and delivery of inclusive activities matching the needs of a wide range of abilities. Most sessions will be linked to the FA / England Disability Talent Hub (Pathway) delivered at Staffordshire University every 3rd Sunday morning. This session supports the development of young players who have Cerebral Palsy, a Hearing Impairment and / or a Visual Impairment who are already progressing the England Disability Futsal Pathway. Sessions are thoroughly planned, enjoyable, fun, safe and provide development opportunities to help those with the ambition and ability to progress through a performance and excellence structure with the ultimate objective of moving players towards the national England FA development centre.
Stoke City Community Trust, the charitable arm of Stoke City Football Club, would like to recruit at least 4 Inclusion / Disability football volunteers. The successful candidates will have a genuine interest in football / futsal development and bring wider knowledge / experience of individualised performance development. It is desirable for coaches to have a minimum FA Level 1 Award in Coaching Football/Futsal and other Level 1 / 2 coaching awards. Knowledge of physiology, psychology and performance / excellence development will be useful. Possession of First Aid for Sport will also be of benefit. You will be committed to equality and inclusive activity, have demonstrable knowledge of planning and delivering sessions for a wide range of abilities.
The appointed volunteers will be subject to an enhanced DBS check prior to commencing the role.
As a Stoke City Community Volunteer you will have responsibility for:
- Supporting the planning, organising and delivering of football and multi-sport coaching sessions appropriate to the age and ability of the participants.
- Communicating with participants effectively and making activities progressive and enjoyable.
- Observing participants and being able to develop their abilities.
- Possess and display an appropriate level of technical football and multi-sport knowledge.
- Able to identify talent and signpost them to the appropriate stage of the Stoke City and NGB player pathway/s.
- Coordinate competitions and event management.
- Producing, evaluating and reviewing delivery / sessions and adapting future plans to embed learning and continuous improvement.
- Complete risk assessments and following Community Trust accident / incident reporting procedures.
- Ensuring the safety of participants at all times.
- Building positive relationships with parents, primary carers and local organisations who support and engage with disabled children, young people and adults.
- Build and maintain positive relationships with other football and multi-sport organisations to encourage crossover activity, fixtures and friendly competition.
- Support the promotion of Trust activities.
- Ensure the Trust’s Codes of Conduct, Safeguarding and Safe Working Practice are adhered to.
- Adhere to National Governing Body guidelines.
If you are interested in the above role please contact Carl Bennett; Inclusion, Disability & Health Lead, at Stoke City Community Trust. Please provide a CV and supporting letter explaining the reasons why you would like to become a Stoke City community Trust Volunteer and what you will offer the role and this theme of work:
If you would like to discuss this role you can contact Carl on:
Desk 01782 592130 Work Mobile 07990568884
Carl Bennett
Inclusion, Disability & Health Lead
FCIMSPA Chartered ¦ Visiting Fellow Staffordshire University ¦
Registered Assessor for Quest (the UK Quality Scheme for Sport & Leisure)
D: +44(0) 1782 592130
M: 07990568884
E: carl.bennett@stokecityfc.com
Stoke City Community Trust