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Saints Southwest

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SAINTS SOUTHWEST

Vacancy 1: Academy & Development Centre Coach
[Taunton, Somerset]
Vacancy 2: Academy & Development Centre Coach
[Devon]
Vacancy 3: Academy & Development Centre Coach
[Truro, Cornwall]
Vacancy 4: Development Centre Head Coach
[Yeovil, Somerset]

THE ROLE
Hours
Part Time (5 - 15 hours per week)

Pay
Competitive (based on experience) (15 minutes set up time is
also paid)

Overtime & Expenses
Additional coaching hours available within our Education and/or
Community programmes. Travel expenses paid.

Start Date
Immediate

THE ROLE

Prioritise fun, inclusive and safe coaching environments
Administer basic first aid
Deliver a consistent high standard of coaching sessions
Plan, deliver and adapt coaching style to ensure age appropriate
sessions are delivered
Plan sessions in line with the Saints Southwest coaching curriculum
Monitor and review player progress, recommending best Saints
Southwest session for their stage of development
Communicate effectively with other colleagues to ensure coaching
programmes are well planned and organised
Support and manage assistant coaches
Attend CPD sessions when instructed
Complete and review your own coach development plan
Ensure Saints Southwest coaching programme aims and objectives
are well understood and clearly represented within sessions
Provide feedback to staff around coaching curriculum

Register and monitor attendance
Understanding and implementation of Saints Southwest policies and
procedures
Promote Saints Southwest values
Promote Saints Southwest programmes
Keep up to date with coaching qualifications
Collaborate with other team members/colleagues
Actively seek opportunities to promote and market Saints Southwest
programmes

Key Roles and Responsibilities
Coaching;

Other;

HEAD COACH

HEAD COACH

Demonstrates SAINTS values
Excellent behaviour management skills
Empathetic, patient and considerate of others
Honesty & integrity
Motivating others
Self development
Energy and enthusiasm to develop
Positive role model and communicator
Flexible and adaptable
Qualifications relevant to the role
In date DBS, First Aid & Safeguarding qualifications
Full Driving Licence

Experience working in relevant coaching environment

Essential

Desirable

You must be flexible and adaptable with high levels of self-
motivation and an enthusiasm to work with children, whilst also
being self-motivated to remain up-to date and keep abreast of
current and future ways of practice.

PROFESSIONAL
COMPETENCIES

PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES

Head Coach & PE Specialist

Competitive rate of pay
Loyalty and performance related bonuses
Dedicated work email address
Full uniform
Access to Gym memberships
Access to company vehicle
Overtime opportunities
In house mentoring programme
Individual development plan
Top of the range kit and equipment
Opportunity to apply for inhouse funding for further
qualifications
Access to coaching resources, library and software
to support coaching
Session planning and delivery resources system
Opportunity to be part of the Saints Southwest
charity fundraising team

PERKS

PERKS

ABOUT OUR DNA
The 3 stars represent our 3 main programmes at Saints Southwest;

Yellow Star - represents our Community programmes and charitable work
we do throughout the South West

Blue Star - represents our Education programmes and our commitment to
education in the South West

Green Star - represents our Football Development programme and our
passion and commitment to football development across the South West

The word SAINTS represents our Key Values;

Standards
Aspiration
Integrity
New thinking
Together
Skills

The 3 white/black stripes and the word SOUTHWEST represent the 3
counties Saints Southwest work in;

Devon
Cornwall
Somerset

Providing an opportunity to all young people to learn, develop and
to be accountable on and off the pitch is our motivation to
change the world for the better.

We are fortunate to be able to deliver many programmes from
Community Engagement, Education, Mentoring and Football
Development across the South West, currently reaching out to
over 10,000 children across 700+ deliverable hours each week.

Our provision is split across 3 primary areas; COMMUNITY,
EDUCATION, and FOOTBALL DEVELOPMENT.

We create tailored environments where young people feel safe
and welcome which then allows them to learn, think, explore and
develop across a four-corner model of;

Social
Psychological
Physical
Technical/Tactical

BUILT ON
PASSION &
BELIEF

PROSPECTUS

ABOUT

SAFEGUARDING
Saints Southwest acknowledges and accepts it has a responsibility for the well-being
and safety of all children and young people who are under the Saints Southwest care or
using its facilities, (children and young people mean those under 18). It is the duty of all
adults working in the Club to safeguard the welfare of children and young people by
creating an environment that protects them from harm.

PROSPECTUS

QUALITY ASSURANCE
Parents and Guardians want assurances that their children are being taught to the
highest level. The Saints Southwest programme evolves through shared knowledge
amongst qualified coaches and teaching professionals.

All staff are fully qualified, licensed and have enhanced CRB/DBS checks completed.
Staff are regularly assessed and have to attend Continued Professional Development
training 3 times per year. Saints Southwest pride themselves on excellent customer
service standards and having the ability to tailor many services

OUR PROGRAMMES

COMMUNITY

The Community is at the heart of
everything we do at Saints

Southwest. From Community
Football sessions, Multi-Sport

camps, school fetes to
fundraising. We are always

looking at ways to develop and
improve the communities we all

live in.

EDUCATION

Saints Southwest offer a range of
services within the Education

sector to ensure maximum
opportunity and positive impact
is made to young people through

Physical Education.

FOOTBALL
DEVELOPMENT

Saints Southwest have an ongoing
recruitment process, whereby no

matter what type of session is being
delivered, we seek to identify children

with talent and signpost them to a
suitable training environment within
our extensive Football Development

programme, with a proven track
record of not just developing excellent
football players, but excellent people

off the pitch.

ABOUT

OUR VALUES
Setting a positive professional standard throughout anything a person can do. Having a good
attitude to learn, help and develop to be the best you can be. Being a good role model for
people around you and to be accountable.

ABOUT

STANDARDS

Aiming high and having the ambition to improve. Having the ability to self-evaluate and having
the desire to move forward.

A
ASPIRATION

Learning the importance of respecting yourself and others. Understanding that being honest
and having strong moral principles is important.

I
INTEGRITY

Thinking of new ways to help, support and develop. Being creative to overcome challenges you
may be faced with.

N
NEW THINKING

Understanding how working as a team can be effective. Cooperate with people. Having the
ability to help and provide constructive feedback.

T
TOGETHER

Having the determination and energy to improve your skills. Understanding the importance of
practice. Identifying which skills can be applied to different situations.

S
SKILLS

A REAL VOICE
We have a real voice, not a corporate one.

POSITIVE
We only do positive. If we aren't positive how can we
inspire people?

PASSIONATE
We love what we do and are grateful for the
opportunities we are fortunate to be able to provide.

HONEST
Life is full of ups and downs, things will go wrong, we will
never shy away from being honest and transparent.

LISTENING
If we don't listen how can we support or comment?

INCLUSIVE
We all play an important part in the Community, we
respect and treat everyone equally.

OUR TONE

PROSPECTUS

ABOUT

OUR STAFF

OUR STAFF

OUR
PATHWAY

PATHWAY

EDUCATION
PE Support
PPA Cover (Planning, Preparation & Assessment)
School Sport Provision
Extra-Curricular Provision (Before, During, After School)
School Holiday Provisions
Fundraising
School Team Training
Teacher CPD Support
PSHE & Healthy Goals Programmes

COMMUNITY
Inclusion Football & Sport
Saints Cadets (Leadership) Programme (13-16 years)
School Holiday Multi-Sport Camps (4-12 years)
School Holiday Soccer Schools (4-12 years)
Saints Soccer Centre (7-11 years)
Mini Soccer Saints (4-6 years)
Saints Soccer Tots (2-4 years)
Additional Services

Professional Youth Academy (Category 1-3)
South West Regional Squads Programme (U9-U11)
Regional Squad Programme (U7-U18)
Localised Development Centre (U6-U14)
Club Team Traning Programme

FOOTBALL DEVELOPMENT

POST 16 &
EMPLOYMENT Employment Internships

Apprenticeships
Traineeships (16-24)
Post 16 Education Programmes
Work Experience

EMPLOYMENT

MISSION STATMENT

As the leading Coaching & Education services organisation in the South West renowned for
developing sustainable, strong and fruitful relationships with all local communities, having
the right workforce in place is crucial to our success.

We have a clear pathway for anyone wanting to work and develop themselves within the
coaching & education industry.

We organically recruit through proven methods which identify those who have the specific
characteristics to represent Saints Southwest.

Once recruited, we develop people and teams of staff who are enthusiastic, creative,
passionate and responsible. This forms a mutual and solid foundation in being able to
support career and integral aspirations.

This process then naturally promotes and pushes the boundaries in being able to support
many young people, schools and families through our Community, Education and Football
Development Programmes.

WE BELIEVE IN
'DEVELOPING POTENTIAL FOR ALL'

CONTACT
DETAILS

Tel: 0330 2234 932

Website: www.saintssouthwest.co.uk

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