Job Description

Rossall School is seeking an experienced, talented and motivational

Football Coach

from September 2025.

Our Elite Football Programme is a unique development programme for student athletes. Whatever their starting point and whatever the scale of their ambition, we work with students as people and we challenge them as athletes. From mastering the fundamentals to coaching them to play at the highest level, we tailor our approach to suit the needs of each student.

We have had many players go on to represent their country and play at the highest levels of the professional game both here in the UK and overseas. Yet our true purpose is to ensure that each student develops throughout the duration of the programme from a holistic perspective. Nationally, Rossall has an enviable reputation within School football and we routinely reach the very final stages of ESFA and ISFA competitions. Internationally, the quality of our football programme is such that we routinely attract students from around the world.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Sports Coaching

A high level of playing and / or coaching experience in Football Ability to deliver high quality Football sessions to students from age 12 through to 18 A Coaching qualification would be a significant advantage
Pastoral and Extra-Curricular

A professional, yet caring and compassionate approach to dealing with students Willingness to be involved in a range of extra-curricular activities Committed to the protection and safeguarding of children and young people Committed to valuing and respecting the views and needs of children and young people
Personal Qualities

Conscientiousness, enthusiasm and the ability to sustain long hours during term time, including evenings and weekends Ability to work independently and as part of a team Ability to develop a rapport with pupils throughout the school Strong organisational skills and the ability to meet deadlines A positive attitude towards professional development and their own learning

The position is a full-time post, term time only. Full details of the post can be found at www.rossall.org.uk.

To apply, please complete the application form available on the School website ensuring that your referees include your current or most recent employer. You should also explain clearly why you want to work at Rossall.

Rossall School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. An enhanced DBS clearance will be undertaken by the School. The position is regulated activity and therefore exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. An online search will be carried out on the successful candidate.

The School's Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy can be viewed here: https://rossall.org.uk/policies/

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 22,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Discounted or free food Employee discount On-site parking Sick pay
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 28/07/2025
Expected start date: 01/09/2025