Football Coach (Bank)

Football and Sport at Lancing

Lancing has a proud footballing history. It is one of the oldest games played at the College, and one with strong OL links. Lancing has a broad fixture list that includes playing all local rivals as well as matches slightly further afield and against touring and adult teams. Fixtures take place mainly on Saturdays, but midweek games are also evident in the calendar.

The college fields eight senior and six junior teams during the Advent term. As the biggest sports offering at Lancing, football now continues into the Lent Term and there are further footballing opportunities for boys and girls within the co-curricular program between 4pm and 6pm each day. Girl’s football is increasing in popularity and is now a major sport taking place in the Lent Term where competitive fixtures take place. There are additional sessions throughout the Advent and Lent Term for girls, and the numbers for football are increasing each year.

The principal team sports are Advent Term – Football (boys), Hockey (girls); Lent Term – Hockey (boys), Netball (girls); Summer Term – Cricket, Tennis, Football (girls) and athletics. A wide range of sports is on offer within our Games/PE and co-curricular programme – Aerobics, Badminton, Basketball, Climbing, Cross-Country, climbing, Eton Fives, Fencing, Golf, Karate, Rugby, Sailing, Shooting, Squash, Swimming, Volleyball and Water Polo.

The Appointment

Lancing College is seeking to appoint an outstanding Football Coach to coach Boys’ Football.

We run eighteen teams across five-year groups and are looking for an experienced, knowledgeable, and hard-working coach to continue improving the skills of both boys’ and girls’ ranging in ages from 13-18 years. We seek to appoint a Lead Coach for the U18 boys’ 1^st and 2^nd XI teams.

We welcome applications from candidates with a high level of experience in both playing and coaching football with a proven track record in coaching across the age and ability range. The successful candidate should be an inspiring, self-motivated, and enthusiastic coach that is able to communicate effectively with pupils and staff alike.

Position:                     Football Coach (Bank)

Responsible to:          Head of Football

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

• To plan, prepare and deliver coaching sessions in line with Lancing College’s Football Coaching Curriculum.
• To ensure that pupils exhibit high standards of discipline and behaviour during all football sessions and matches.
• To lead training sessions for the 1^st and 2^nd XI football teams, as well as other teams as required.
• To lead or assist an elite team on matchdays (Saturday afternoon, depending on the availability of the candidate).
• To be responsible for maintenance of all equipment.
• To maintain a professional, approachable, and well-presented appearance when representing Lancing College.
• To support the Head of Football in selecting teams, organising fixtures, and posting team sheets.
• To meet with parents who have concerns or questions over matches and football related matters.
• To attend regular meetings with the Head of Football.
• To work closely with the other teaching staff to develop their football knowledge and help them to plan sessions.
• To coaching, according to the educational needs of the pupils assigned to you.
• To always safeguard the pupils’ health and safety.
• To undertake all reasonable tasks delegated by the Head of Football.

Skills and Experience

• Possess the following qualifications:
  • Level 3 – UEFA B Licence (essential).
  • FA Youth Award.
• Educated to a minimum of GCSE standard (or equivalent).
• Experience leading in a sporting environment.
• Playing experience and proven success in football coaching, including player development and team performance.
• Experience of working in an Academy environment or within a football club
• An excellent coach able to lead by example and engage pupils with ability to form strong working relationships with pupils, colleagues, and parents.
• Approachable, engaging, and enthusiastic, with the ability to represent the College positively.
• Self-motivated with excellent time management skills with ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Reliable, highly conscientious, and punctual individual with a warm and professional manner to join our sports team.

Desirable

• Possess Level 4 – UEFA A Licence FA coaching qualification.
• Previous experience of working within a school would be an advantage.

This job description sets out the main duties at the time it was drawn up. Such duties may vary occasionally but without changing the general character of the duties or the level of responsibility entailed, and the candidate will be required to carry out any reasonable requests required by their Line Manager.

Application Procedure:

Applications should be made using the application form. Candidates are asked to add a covering letter setting out, as succinctly as possible, their reasons for applying for the position at Lancing.

Application forms are available from the College website www.lancingcollege.org.uk. Please send any emails to recruitment@lancing.org.uk

A full curriculum vitae and the names, addresses and telephone numbers of a minimum of two referees, one of whom should be the candidate’s current or most recent employer should be included with the application.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Early application is therefore encouraged.

Terms and Conditions:

• The salary for this position is £25.00 to £30.00 per hour (inclusive of holiday pay), depending on the experience and qualifications of the successful candidate.
• This is a zero-hour contract, no hours of work are guaranteed. However, we estimate 6 – 9 hours per week needed. Our core hours of football are Tuesday (Training), Thursday (Training) and Saturday (Matches), 2.00pm – 4.00pm, plus, further hours as required within the Co-Curricular program between 4pm and 6pm each day. Whilst Saturday afternoon availability would be preferred, this is not an essential requirement for the role.
• The post holder will be required to work when the need arises. It is a flexible arrangement to suit both the individual and the College, and the College has no obligation to provide work on a regular basis.