FA Skills Coach Vacancy

CAN YOU MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO THE FUTURE OF ENGLISH FOOTBALL?
The Football Association introduced the 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.
Working with Tesco, The FA aims to provide two million children with skills training via a coaching programme and a self-help website.

The FA has a coaching vacancy for a full-time Skills Coach in Somerset now available, to add to the 89 currently employed across the 18 counties the Programme is working within.

The successful candidate will be part of a team of six in Somerset who organise and deliver Skills Programmes to 5-11 year olds through FA Skills Development Centres and promoting the programme through schools, Charter Standard Clubs and Girls Centres of Excellence.

Successful candidates will possess the following:

• Minimum FA/UEFA Level 2 valid coaching award knowledge
• Ability to demonstrate a knowledge of skill development practices
• Ability to enthuse and communicate with 5-11 year olds in a positive learning environment
• Energy, enthusiasm and proactive style to work
• Ability to work on one’s own initiative and plan own workload
• Willingness to work unsocial working hours
• Passion for football and coaching
• Knowledge of The FA Youth Award Module 1 is desirable

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

To apply for this role, please complete the attached application form and send a covering letter explaining why you are suitable for this role, along with your current/last salary, by either email or post, using the reference number,(ref: SK/Somerset/10). Please note that CVs will not be accepted.

Email: coach@thefa.com

Postal: Human Resources Department, Wembley Stadium, PO Box 1966, London, SW1P 9EQ

Closing date for applications to be received is 5pm Tuesday 26th January 2010.
Interviews for this role will take place Friday 5th February 2010 in Somerset; when applying, please ensure you are available on this date as no further interviews will be conducted.

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.