Full Time PE Coach

Job Summary

The Primary Education team at Palace For Life are looking for a highly motivated and experienced sports coach to lead on the delivery of PE in one of our Full Time partner Primary Schools. The successful applicant will be based 5 days a week in a local Primary school (currently based in Bromley), delivering PE lessons and extra-curricular clubs. There will also be opportunities to coach at our Player Development Centres. You will join a team of experienced and dedicated coaches, making a real impact on the lives of children in South London.

What we offer

• Full-time hours (37.5 per week);
• London Living Wage salary (£25,642.50 per year);
• 1-year fixed-term contract (with possibility of extension);
• Training and development opportunities;
  
• Potential to work across different departments across a variety of different sessions;
• Become part of a friendly and dedicated team;
• Work with the official charity of a Premier League football club;
• An opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children and young people in South London.

Job Description

As PE Coach you will:

• Plan and deliver creative, active and engaging PE lessons and extra-curricular clubs to children aged 4-11;
• Integrate yourself within both the Foundation and our partner schools;
• Plan and deliver various 'PL Primary Stars' sessions including targeted intervention groups, classroom workshops, social action programmes and teacher PE support lessons;
• Form positive relationships with all key partners involved in the programme including schools, teachers and parents;
• Work collaboratively with the Primary Education team, fellow coaches and other Foundation staff to ensure smooth delivery and growth of our programmes;
• Support with the collection of data for Premier League funding;
• Work alongside the Foundation's Football Development team with opportunities to coach at Player Development Centres;
• Deliver a minimum of 1 evening session per week;
• Support at a variety of events throughout the year, including school tournaments and festivals, and holiday courses out of school term.

Job Requirements

As successful candidate you will:

• Have experience coaching in a primary school environment, with a proven track record of achievement;
• Hold a minimum Level 2 Coaching qualification in any sport;
• Have sound sports development and/or school education knowledge;
• Be able to empathise with and give support to participants who may not feel comfortable in learning or sports-related environments;
• Be reliable, organised, flexible and willing to learn.

Closing Date: 30th January 2024

Interview Date: Arranged as applications received

Safeguarding

Crystal Palace Football Club is committed to safeguarding and ensuring the welfare and protection of children, young people and adults at risk. The club fully accepts its responsibility for children, young people and adults at risk. Our aim is to ensure that safeguarding runs through every element of the work we do to ensure the welfare and well-being of all those who engage in our activities.

All children, young people and adults at risk have a right to be protected from abuse regardless of their age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief. We believe that all adults working within the club, in any capacity, have a duty and responsibility to safeguard the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk.

We strive to do this by applying policy, procedures and best practice, engaging with the Premier League, FA and local authority partners to promote the safety and welfare of all those who engage in activities with the club. Our practice reflects statutory requirements and responsibilities. This allows our participants to enjoy any club activity in a safe, and inclusive environment.

The club expects all staff, players, volunteers, contractors and guests to share this commitment.

Equalities

Crystal Palace Football Club endorses the principle of equality and will strive to ensure that everyone who wishes to be involved in the club whether as players, match-day fans, staff, board members, participants in foundation programmes and other people engaged with the club’s activities (for example, suppliers, corporate partners):

Has a genuine and equal opportunity to participate to the full extent of their own ambitions and abilities, without regard to their age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion and belief, sex or sexual orientation; and

Can be assured of an environment in which their rights, dignity and individual worth are respected, and in particular that they are able to enjoy their engagement at the club without the threat of intimidation, victimisation, harassment, bullying and abuse.

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.