Job Description

Colchester United Community Foundation (CUCF) has an exciting opportunity available from 2025.

CUCF provides high quality participation, health & inclusion, and education programmes to 9,000 children, young people, and adults from across the region each week.

CUCF have recently launched the Colchester United Cerebral Palsy Football Team, offering players with cerebral palsy an opportunity to represent Colchester United in training and games. We are seeking a passionate and experienced coach to lead training sessions and fixtures, helping players to reach their potential on and off the pitch.

Are you experienced in working with individuals with disabilities? Do you have a passion for football and coaching? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

The coach must be available at the below time and able to travel to the venue:

• Friday End Community and Sports Centre, Colchester (CO2 9BG).

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

• UEFA C Coaching Award
• FA Introduction to First Aid in Football
• FA Safeguarding Children
• FA Introduction to Coaching Disabled Footballers
• Enhanced DBS check willing to complete a CUFC Enhanced DBS Check
• Full Clean UK Driving License

Desirable Qualifications & Experience:

• UEFA B Coaching Award
• FA Level 2 Emergency Aid (EFAiF)
• Additional Multisport qualifications
• Previous experience working within disability sport.

Roles & Responsibilities:

Develop

• Develop positive and effective relationships and partnerships with colleagues, players, parents/guardians on and off the pitch.
• Develop a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive team culture.

  Deliver

• Plan and deliver high-quality, inclusive training sessions tailored to the needs of players with Cerebral Palsy.

  Support

• Encourage player development by setting achievable goals and providing ongoing feedback.

  Collaborate

• Collaborate with colleagues, players, and parents/guardians to maximise impact in helping players and participants realise and reach their potential.

  Evaluate

• Evaluate development of players through feedback and support.

  All CUCF positions adhere to:

  Safeguarding

• Colchester United Community Foundation is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. We expect all our staff and volunteers to fully support and promote this commitment.
• In line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, Exceptions Order 1975, as this role involves working with vulnerable groups, Pre-Employment checks will include a satisfactorily completed Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

  Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

  We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and dynamic working environment by building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

  Health & Safety

• Fully endorse, demonstrate, and carry out the company s health and safety policy.
• Comply with all company policies and statutory regulations.
• Have a full knowledge of procedures for fire evacuation.

  CUCF Employee Benefits:

• Free staff onsite parking
• Free Staff Macron Uniform
• Opportunities to work alongside the CUFC Academy
• Opportunities to work Colchester United home games
• Access to monthly internal Staff Training (Average 60 hours per year)
• External training opportunities through national partners (Premier League Charitable Fund & EFL in the Community).
• CUFC Club Shop Discount

Please note that the job will be subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS checks.

Closing Date: Monday 3 rd February 2025 (Please note this maybe sooner if a suitable candidate is found)

If you would like further details, please contact / (FAO: Ed King).