Brackley Town Football Club is excited to announce a newly created full-time opportunity for a Community and Football Development Coach who has the vision and experience to assist our Head of Player Development Centre shaping the future success of our football in the community, growing football for females and young player development.

We welcome both female and male applicants. If you have got what it takes and can demonstrate that you have the necessary skills and experience outlined in the job specification.

Please send your CV and covering letter to Nick Zammit. nick.zammit@brackleytownfc.co.uk.

Deadline 5pm Friday 28 March 2025, however we will be reviewing applications throughout the process and may close the deadline earlier.So please apply as soon as you are able.

About The Candidate:

Community and Football Development Coach

Salary dependent on experience.
Reporting directly to the Head of Player Development Centre

Key Responsibilities
To plan, deliver and implement our successful Community Development programmes in schools to a high standard, providing quality, professional coaching and activities that are progressive and reflective of the needs of people accessing our provision.
To provide coaching cover for the Head of Community and Football Development within our post-16 Football and Education programme in partnership with for our local secondary school.

Assisting the Head to lead, manage and grow our junior section recruiting and developing our team of volunteer coaches with the emphasis on growing the Football game for girls and women.

To assist in the running of the Club’s school holiday camps.
To assist in the organisation of our annual junior tournament and events.
To actively promote all provision delivered by Brackley Town FC and Saints (Brackley) Community Trust.
To establish and maintain positive working relationships with individuals and organisations from all sections of the community.
To develop other partnerships in Brackley and surrounding areas with relevant sports development teams, networks, volunteers, national and regional partners.
To support with the development of projects where required.
To be prepared to work unsociable hour and support the organisation at of our women’s and first team home match fixtures in a voluntary capacity.
Contribute in a wider voluntary way to the club at first team matches.

Successful candidates will be supported with a programme of induction, provided with a laptop, travel expenses, 28 days holiday, club discounts, match passes, eligible for workplace pension.

Brackley Town Football Club welcomes both female and male applicants. If you are interested and can demonstrate that you have the necessary skills and experience outlined below, please send your CV and covering letter to nick.zammit@brackleytownfc.co.uk, deadline 31 March 2025.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, validation of references and completion of a six-month probationary period.

Achieved FA Youth Award or working towards - Essential
UEFA C Licence - Essential
UEFA B Licence or working to it - Desirable
Experience within all FA Phases (PDP, FP, PDP) - Essential
Experience using VEO - Desirable
FA Safeguarding Children Course - Essential
Pitch side first aid qualification - Essential
Experience in coaching female football - Essential
Valid FA DBS or willing to take a DBS check before starting the role - Essential
Good oral and written communication skills - Essential
Competent IT skills – Microsoft office including Word and Excel - Essential
Ability to work on own initiative or as part of a team - Essential
Ability to mentor volunteers - Essential
Ability to plan and organise effectively - Essential
Ability to prioritise workloads and deadlines - Essential
Approachable with a flexible and positive attitude - Essential
Understanding and commitment to Equal Opportunities, non-discrimination, and accessibility - Essential
Access to a vehicle and a full UK driving licence with business insurance cover - Essential

Please send your CV and covering letter to Nick Zammit. nick.zammit@brackleytownfc.co.uk.