Join Our Coaching Team and Develop a Unique Way of Coaching Football
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Overview:
Football 2 Music is a unique and exciting way to teach football to young football enthusiasts aged 3 years and upwards. Our unique approach combines the skills and flair of indoor football with the rhythm and energy of music, creating a truly fun and engaging learning environment.
Using catchy beats and an upbeat tempo, our football training sessions will not only improve the players skills, but also keep them engaged and motivated throughout the session. Whether they are dribbling to the rhythm or scoring goals to the beat, our music-infused training sessions will make learning football a joyous and memorable experience.
Our mission is to create the best football and musically inspired experience for children, becoming their favourite activity of the week.
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Job Overview:
We are seeking an experienced, dedicated and aspiring Lead Football Coach, who has the knowledge and passion required to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for coaching and mentoring children aged 3-10 years on how to play football the right way - by having lots of fun in a positive and safe environment. This could be working with children who have previous football playing experience and the Lead Coaches role is to further develop their skills and help them flourish. Equally, this could be working with children who have never played football before and F2M could be their first ever experience. The Lead Coach will then play a vital role in ensuring they thoroughly enjoy their first experience and want to return each week (often the case with children aged 5 and under).
Pay is £15 per hour, subject to being able to independently lead coaching sessions with groups of up to 15 children.
Duties:
Plan, deliver and evaluate training sessions for varying age groups
Accommodate for different group and individual needs within each session
Utilise the music to create a positive and pressure free learning environment, ensuring each session is fun and engaging
Deliver age appropriate training sessions that accommodate for individual and group needs
Educate players on the importance of teamwork, sportsmanship, and respect
Collaborate with other coaches and staff to ensure a cohesive approach to training and development
Assess players development for parent/guardian termly progress updates
Requirements:
Previous lead football coaching experience with players aged between 3 - 10 years (Essential - lead coach experience with children aged 7 and under is an advantage)
Excellent communication skills with the ability to motivate and inspire others (Essential)
A passion for working with grassroots players and believes in enjoyment and long-term player development over competition and winning (Essential)
Adopts an energetic and enthusiastic coaching style which is perhaps more suited to younger players (Essential)
Based within Milton Keynes and the ability to travel to Woburn Sands (Essential)
Is available on Saturday mornings between 9am - 12pm (Essential)
Holds a clear Fully Enhanced DBS check (Preferred but not Essential, as can complete upon successful application)
A recognised football coaching qualification such as UEFA C or above (Preferred but not essential)
Has completed a First Aid and Safeguarding qualification (Preferred but not essential, as can complete upon successful application)
Benefits
Sessions and work available 48 weeks of the year (Saturday mornings as a minimum)
Additional hours available throughout the week within nurseries and schools
Extra camp hours available during half terms
A nice and comfortable working environment with all sessions being indoors (we have exclusive use of a modern sports hall for our weekly Saturday sessions)
Free onsite parking
Funding available towards training and qualifications
Earn rewards for referring new children to the programme
Subsidised space for your child on the programme
The opportunity to be part of other areas of the club beyond coaching as we continue to grow and expand, including senior leadership roles
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We are also looking for volunteers to join our Saturday morning training team, with the vision being for this to grow into a paid coaching role with progression and development.
To apply for either the paid or volunteering roles, send your CV and covering email to bookings@football2music.co.uk. You can also apply through indeed if you prefer.
This round of applications for the Lead Football Coach role will close on Sunday 9th February 2025. However, we retain the right to close the application deadline earlier if we choose to.
Join us in this rewarding role where you can make a positive impact on aspiring children, whilst furthering your own career.
