Job Description

Scarisbrick Hall School is seeking to appoint a football coach to start in September 2025. The successful candidate will deliver a high-quality football coaching programme, the candidate must be dedicated to the improvement of the technical and tactical ability of our pupils and therefore develops an improved level of performance. The post holder will deliver our football coaching within our Scarisbrick performance pathways and group sessions.

The Football Coach will work directly with and be line managed by the Head of Faculty - Sport and PE and Head of Football.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

To create and implement a high-quality coaching programme, focused on the development of individual ability of our pupils. To develop football specific training camps outside of the school term. To undertake the necessary planning for each activity session to ensure the programme demonstrates progression throughout, linked to the principles of long-term success; To attract new participants of all levels and create pathways for continued participation; To ensure all equipment associated with the coaching programme is correctly set up, maintained, stored and returned on completion of the coaching programme. Promote and increase awareness of football within Scarisbrick Hall School and externally, via role modelling SHS high standards and outcomes. To implement appropriate Health and Safety policies and procedures in line with SHS and the relevant National Governing Body policies; To adhere to the Staff Code of Conduct and also the relevant National Governing Body Code of Conduct To provide appropriate mentoring, support and guidance to other coaches, players and student volunteers To continually monitor and evaluate all sessions, activities and programmes and provide the Head of PE and Sport with concise progress reports and training logs linked to agreed work programmes; To take responsibility for their own continuous professional development and attend relevant training courses to improve their coaching delivery

Qualifications

Essential

Hold a Level Two FA Football Coaching Qualification

Desirable

Hold a UEFA B Coaching Qualification;

Hold a valid First Aid Certificate;

Experience

Essential

A minimum of 2 years football coaching experience in a paid or voluntary capacity, ideally in a range of environments including schools/clubs/community/third level settings;

Desirable

3 years or more football coaching experience in a paid or voluntary capacity, ideally in a range of environments including schools/clubs/community/third level settings;

Skills & Competencies

Essential

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Strong planning ability with excellent organisational skills

Ability and willingness to work outside of normal hours including evening and weekends

Must be self-motivated with the ability to enthuse a wide range of participants

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Ability to manage a group of participants effectively

Solution orientated

Resilient with a can-do attitude

Scarisbrick Hall School is an award-winning mixed independent school based near Ormskirk, Lancashire. Providing personalised learning from nursery to age 18, we are recognised as the top Sixth Form in the North of England and among the top 10 nationally for progress and value added. We are also one of the select few Grade 1 independent schools rated 100% excellent by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI). All of which combined, makes us one of the most accomplished and highly acclaimed private schools in Lancashire and the country as a whole.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. the successful applicant will require an enhanced disclosure from the DBS (Disclosure Barring Service).

The closing date for applications is Friday 23 May 2025

Job Type: Full-time

Job Types: Full-time, Contract, Permanent

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 13.50 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

Company pension On-site gym On-site parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday Weekend availability
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 23/05/2025
Expected start date: 01/09/2025