Boy's Football Coach

About Us

The Afghanistan and Central Asian Association is an award-winning charity founded by Dr Nooralhaq Nasimi, who arrived as a refugee in the back of a refrigerated container with his young family in 1999. We promote social and economic integration of an increasing number of Afghan, Ukrainian and other refugees. We use a community development ethos to support the development of their potential within a mutually supportive framework and we work with a wide range of partners to reach vulnerable and isolated individuals and families in some of the most disadvantaged areas of the UK.

Our experience and the quality of our provision is evidenced through our many achievements, including:

• Queen's Award for Voluntary Service 2018, awarded in recognition of the excellent work and central role that volunteers play in the delivery of the essential services run by the ACAA
• Talent Match Mark Youth Friendly Gold Award from Youth Employment UK
• The charity's founder, Dr Nasimi, was awarded an MBE for services to refugees by King Charles III in the New Year Honours List 2023.

Responsibilities:
- Teach and educate players on the rules, strategies, and techniques of the game
- Plan and organize practice sessions to improve player skills and team performance
- Provide guidance and support to players both on and off the field
- Evaluate player performance and provide constructive feedback for improvement
- Develop game plans and strategies for upcoming matches
- Ensure the safety and well-being of players during training sessions and games
- Collaborate with other coaches and staff members to create a cohesive team environment

Skills:
- Knowledge of football rules, strategies, and techniques
- Strong communication skills to effectively teach and educate players
- Excellent leadership abilities to motivate and inspire players
- Organizational skills to plan and manage practice sessions and game schedules
- Ability to evaluate player performance objectively and provide constructive feedback
- Patience and understanding to work with players of different skill levels
- Sports coaching experience is preferred, but not required

If you are a football enthusiast and want to inspire a generation of young Afghan boys as they foray into sport, please get in touch. The boys are 7 to 14 years old and we are keen to find someone who can relate to them.

Job Type: Part-time

Salary: £20.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Weekends only

Work Location: In person