Overview
Community Coach Jobs in St. Helier, St. Helier, Jersey at Jersey Bulls FC
Title: Community Coach
Company: Jersey Bulls FC
Location: St. Helier, St. Helier, Jersey
Job Description
Role overview Job Title: Bloomsbury Money Community Coach
Salary: Ranging from £34,000 to £44,000 per annum based on experience.
Contract Type: Permanent – Full time position
Line Manager: Head of Football
The role will lead and oversee the Jersey Bulls community programme which runs with our partnership with Sports Bug. Delivering sessions in school time and fun after school clubs as well as delivering sessions within the school holidays. Club overview At Jersey Bulls FC, we believe football has the power to inspire, unite and transform lives. As the island's highest-ranked football club within the English football pyramid, we are committed to creating opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds through sport, education, health, wellbeing and community engagement. Every week, we engage with thousands of islanders through our men's, women's and academy programmes, school partnerships, holiday camps and community initiatives. Our ambition is not only to achieve success on the pitch but to make a lasting positive impact across Jersey.
Working alongside our community delivery partner, Sports Bug, we are developing a growing programme that connects schools, families and communities with the club, creating pathways into participation, personal development and lifelong involvement in sport. We are seeking an energetic, ambitious and personable individual who can inspire young people through football and act as a positive ambassador for both Jersey Bulls FC and Sports Bug. Candidates who have played football at a high level, either within the academy system, semi-professional game or professional environment, are particularly encouraged to apply.
This is a unique opportunity to join Jersey Bulls FC as our Bloomsbury Money Community Coach, delivering football and educational programmes as well as developing and evolving across the island, engaging with schools, inspiring young people and helping to grow the club's impact within the community.
Knowledge, skills and experience – essential
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and motivate young people • Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing circumstances
• Experience playing football within a professional academy, semi-professional or professional environment.
• Experience delivering football coaching within schools, clubs or community settings. • Experience acting as a positive role model for young people.
• FA Level 2 /UEFA C Licence.
• Experience planning and delivering football camps and participation programmes.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding health and safety and risk assessments.
• A clean driving license
• DBS check and Safeguarding and First Aid qualifications essential
Knowledge, skills and experience – desirable
• FA Level 3/UEFA B Qualification
• Experience working with a budget
• This role would particularly suit a current or recently retired player looking to combine their football journey with a rewarding career in community sport
• The coach will work within our Boys or Girls Academy. Therefore, they will require experience of working within, or being a part of, a professional academy setup or close equivalent.
Equality statement
At Jersey Bulls FC, we believe football is for everyone. We are committed to creating opportunities that are accessible, inclusive and welcoming to all members of our community. We actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are committed to ensuring equality of opportunity throughout our recruitment and employment practices.
Through our partnership with Sports Bug, we strive to create an environment where every participant, employee and volunteer feels respected, valued and able to fulfil their potential.
How to Apply To apply, please send the following to [email protected]:
• An up-to-date CV
• A covering letter explaining your relevant experience and why you are interested in becoming Jersey Bulls FC's Bloomsbury Money Community Coach
Applications will be reviewed upon receipt, and shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview. The successful candidate will be subject to satisfactory references and safeguarding checks in line with Jersey Bulls FC's commitment to safeguarding children and young people.
