Be part of our journey... Location: Southampton Hours: As and when required Contract Type: Casual Criminal Record Check: DBS Enhanced with Child’s Barred List Are you an experienced football coach looking for an opportunity to work with Southampton Football Club? We are seeking dedicated and skilled coaches to support the delivery of our football programmes. We are actively looking for high quality football coaches to deliver on the below roles; Player Development Programme – Deliver coaching sessions for our invitation-only programme, supporting players in their progression within the Southampton FC pathway, across mid week evenings. Grassroots support – Provide coaching and development support for grassroots teams and players at our Skills Centres, held on weekends and some evenings. Soccer Schools – Deliver engaging football experiences to thousands of players during school holidays, both in Hampshire and the Channel Islands. This includes our open access Soccer Schools or within our Player Development Camps to provide an academy experience for aspiring players. School football – Lead football sessions during term time, either within school hours or as part of after-school programmes, introducing children to the principles of The Southampton Way to thousands of children. Applicants are encouraged to indicate their areas of interest within their application. Suitable candidates may have the opportunity to coach across multiple programmes. What will you be doing? As a Southampton Football Club coach, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality football coaching as part of our UK & International Football Programmes. Using the renowned principles of The Southampton Way, you will inspire young players and contribute to their technical and personal development. Is this you? You create and coach a learning environment for players that aligns to our Southampton Way, and the curriculums and frameworks instilled within our methodologies. You’re organised, planned and enthusiastic to deliver high quality coaching provision for players. You have previous experience working with a variety of age groups particularly across the foundation phase, and have excellent communication skills; liaising with parents, coaches, teachers and players in a professional and polite manner. You have a positive attitude and a confident personality who thrives when overcoming challenges. We are looking for individuals who: Create and foster a learning environment aligned with The Southampton Way, implementing our coaching curriculum and methodology. Are highly organised, proactive, and committed to delivering high-quality coaching sessions. Are passionate about player development and providing exceptional football experiences. Essential Experience: Experience of working with a variety of age groups. Experience in delivering high quality coaching sessions. Essential Qualifications: Minimum UEFA ‘C’ License/ FA Level 2 In date and valid FA First Aid and FA Safeguarding certifications Essential Skills: Have a positive attitude and receptive to learning Good Communication and organizational skills Flexible approach High level of confidence to deliver to variety of participants Professional and honest approach Flexibility and reliable Able to adapt to forever changing situations Confidence and outgoing personality How this benefits you… If you are successful you can look forward to a healthy benefits package; A competitive hourly rate. Opportunity to work for a reputable organisation in youth football. Opportunity to deliver in overseas. Receive Southampton Football Club kit & equipment Working in an environment with strong core values. Learning and development opportunities. Working with likeminded individuals. How can I apply? If you have the skills, experience, and enthusiasm to join our team, we encourage you to apply. It’s very easy. Just click on the apply button, enter your details and answer a quick pre-screening questionnaire, then attach your CV./8 About Us POTENTIAL INTO EXCELLENCE Southampton Football Club is part of St. Mary’s Football Group, which also includes the affiliated registered charity – the Saints Foundation. We as a Group compete as a Premier League club at the highest level of professional football with a culture which promotes respect, unity, aspiration, innovation and discipline – this is The Southampton Way. We look for people with integrity, compassion and support for those around them; people who take pride in what they do with an honest approach, who embrace a challenge while also being accountable for their decisions; people who have the energy and passion to bring an innovative approach to their role and strive to be different from the rest; people with the aspiration to lead the way and become an example to others. Within the walls of St. Mary’s Stadium, Staplewood Campus, the Bath Academy and our other sites and development centers across the South of England, you’ll be given the platform to work in a vibrant, intelligent and challenging environment with the potential to develop and become the best at what you do. We don’t stand still, we are constantly moving forward. Be part of it… Winner of the 2017 Employee Engagement Company of the Year. Southampton Football Club promotes equal opportunities in employment and we positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. We have the Disability Confident Award, which we pride ourselves on with regard to the commitment to employing disabled people and judging people on their abilities alone. We will screen all applicants and select candidates whose skills and experience seem to meet our needs. We will carefully consider your application during the initial screening and will contact you only if you are selected for an interview. We make a commitment to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a job vacancy and to consider them on their abilities. Southampton Football Club is an Equal Opportunities Employer Employment is subject to the provision of proof of eligibility to work in the UK. Southampton Football Club recognises that the safety and protection of those children and young people in day to day contact with the Club is paramount. We are committed to creating a safe culture for all. As such, you may be subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure & Barring Service and prior to taking up any role. Southampton Football Club is committed to protecting the privacy and security of every applicant’s personal information. Please see our Recruitment Privacy Notice and Group Privacy & Data Protection Policy on our main careers page for further information .