Department: Football & Education Team
Hours of work: 35 hours (Full Time) Available on weekdays and the occasional weekday evening
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £22,000 - £25,000 per annum depending on experience
Location: Villa Park
Closing Date: 9th April 2023
1. The Department
The Aston Villa Foundation is the official Charity of Aston Villa Football Club and prides itself in being innovative in its approach to the club being used as a ‘Force for Good’.
The Football and Education (F&E) Department sits within the Aston Villa Foundation and offers a post -16 programme using the football as a vehicle to give local young people the opportunity to excel in education whilst optimising their employability through sport. Additionally, the role requires delivery within our Schools Sport and Football in the Community Departments which also sit within the Aston Villa Foundation. The Schools Department are striving to be at the forefront of supporting schools across the city through innovative curriculums and bespoke delivery. The department oversees our Primary School Sport and Education programmes that aim to engage and inspire children and teachers across the National Curriculum using the power of the football, the football club, and the Premier League.
The Football in the Community department offers high quality football and multi-sport provision for children of all ages and abilities in the local and wider communities.
2. The Role
The Football & Education (F&E) Officer is responsible for planning and delivering training sessions and matches, whilst managing a designated U19 team within the Football & Education (F&E) Programme during term time.
You will implement a high-quality coaching syllabus in line with the Aston Villa Foundation technical programme and philosophy. You will also imbed and promote the Aston Villa Foundation culture, creating a positive environment for the development of young players and people.
Within your delivery timetable you will also deliver high quality lessons in different primary schools across the academic year, linking the delivery to the national curriculum and using Premier League Primary Stars and Aston Villa branding to engage learners.
You will also be delivering on the Football in the Community programmes during the school holidays.
For further information please see the Role Profile.
3. The Person
We are seeking a minimum UEFA C Licenced coach (FA Level 2) or more desirably a UEFA B Licenced coach, who has demonstrable experience in coaching and developing players within the 11-a-side game. You will need to have excellent organisational and motivational skills with the ability to inspire and lead a team.
You will also have an FA Emergency First Aid qualification alongside a strong understanding of safeguarding and health and safety principles. A D1 minibus license is desirable for this role.
You will also have demonstrable experience of working in a school and/ or community sports organisation and have knowledge and understanding of the National Curriculum for Key Stages 1 and 2. Additionally, experience of working in a community environment and holiday camps/courses is desirable for this role.
As part of your application, please ensure you upload your CV and Cover Letter.
Right to Close Vacancy Posting Early
The Club reserves the right to close any advertised vacancies earlier than the advertised closing date if sufficient applications have been received.
Equality Statement
Aston Villa Football Club celebrates the diversity of its Club and embrace equal opportunities for all. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and fully support The FAs Football Leadership Diversity Code.
We welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, race, disability, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, sex and religion or belief.
Safeguarding Statement
Aston Villa Football Club is fully committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk across our Club. As such, we adhere to Safer Recruitment processes and for some roles a satisfactory enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure & Barring Service may be required prior to starting in a role at the Club. For more information, please see AVFC - Safeguarding.