FA Skills Coach Vacancy - Hampshire

The FA Tesco Skills Programme
Skills Coach (ref: SC2010)
Currently fixed-term contracts until July 2014

CAN YOU MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO THE FUTURE OF ENGLISH FOOTBALL?

The Football Association introduced The FA Tesco Skills Programme to provide all 5-11s with a skill set to develop their game, foster lifelong healthy, active lifestyles and to improve the long-term performance of our National game. This Programme will have a massive short and long-term impact on the nation’s children and football as a whole.

The Programme aims to give 5-11s age appropriate coaching and self-help tools to learn the basics needed to reach their full potential. The Programme has supported 1.6m children to-date. By working with Tesco and supported by Sport England, The FA aims to provide another 3m children over the next four years with skills training via a coaching programme and a self-help website.

To help sustain and grow the current Programme, The FA would like to appoint one Skills Coach to the Hampshire Skills Team.

The successful candidates will support their colleagues in organising and delivering the Skills Programme to 5-11 year olds through Skills Centres, supporting schools, Charter Standard Clubs and Girls Centres of Excellence.

Successful candidates will possess the following:

• Minimum FA/UEFA Level 2 valid coaching award
• Ability to demonstrate appropriate technique and skill development practices
• Ability to enthuse and communicate with 5-11 year olds in a positive learning environment
• Energy and enthusiasm and a proactive style
• Ability to work on one’s own initiative and plan own workload
• Willingness to work unsocial working hours
• Passion for football and coaching.

Due to the requirements of this role, successful applicants will undergo a screening process that will include an Enhanced Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure.

The FA wants to hear from people who are passionate about football and coaching and that meet the above minimum criteria. To apply for this role please complete the attached application form and send a covering letter explaining why you are suitable along with your current/last salary by either email or post. Please note that CVs will not be accepted.

Please state clearly which Team you are applying for.

Email: Coach@TheFA.com 

Postal:
Sarah Synan
Football Development Administrator
Football Development Division
Wembley Stadium
PO Box 1966
London
SW1P 9EQ

Closing date for applications to be received is 5pm on Wednesday 12 January 2011.

Interviews will be held on Friday 21 January 2011.

Due to the large number of applications we anticipate receiving, if you do not hear from us within the next two weeks, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

The Football Association actively promotes Equal Opportunities in employment, and welcomes applications from all parts of the community. If you have any particular requirements in respect of the recruitment or interview process please mention this in your covering letter.