Organisation Aston Villa Football Club Salary £25,000 (pro-rata) per annum Location Villa Park, Birmingham Contract type Permanent (Part time) Closing date 4 August 2024 Job Description Department: Football and Education Team
Hours of Work: 14-hour Contract (Monday to Friday Daytime, Term time only)
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £25,000 (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 Football and Education (F&E) Department 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 organizational 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.
For further information, the Role Profile and to apply please go to careers.avfc.co.uk/jobs
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 see Aston Villa Football Club | The official club website | AVFC - Safeguarding