Job Description

We are looking for a Football Development Coordinator to coordinate Arsenal in the Community\'s Football Plus programme, which champions a positive first (and continued) experience of football and sport for all. This role is also responsible for delivering high-quality PE, extra-curricular activity and football competitions within primary schools.

Who we are

We are one of the most famous clubs in world football, with a rich heritage and history of success - read more about our history, .

Beyond that, we are passionate about our and, behind the scenes, we have a wide variety of opportunities and career paths for all. We have a very defined purpose: to act for a winning team, culture and community. We achieve this by ensuring we are courageous in the pursuit of progress, we champion our community and each other, and that we do the right thing (even when no one is looking).

Your day-to-day

• Effectively coordinate the delivery of AITC Football Plus Programme to support Arsenal in the Community and club priorities.
• Recruiting participants and monitoring attendance for Football Plus programme.
• Leading and delivering Football Plus training sessions, matchdays and events.
• Organising appropriate workshops for participants on Football Plus on a range of topics (i.e. mental health, healthy lifestyles etc).
• Delivery of Football Plus mini leagues and Primary football competitions/events.
• Regular delivery of PE lessons, targeted interventions and extra-curricular activity within primary schools.
• Supporting the delivery of coach education sessions as part of the Arsenal Community Coach Development Programme.
• Leading the delivery of Arsenal in the Community Holiday activity/soccer schools.
• Ensuring compliance to Health & Safety and Safeguarding policies ensuring all activities are delivered in line with required regulatory and statutory procedures and that all documentation is accurate and up to date.

What we are looking for

• UEFA C Coaching Qualification (Required).
• Educated to degree level or equivalent (Desirable).

• UEFA B Coaching Qualification (Desirable).

• Full UK Driving License (Desirable).
• Valid, up to date certifications in First Aid and Safeguarding Children.

• This role requires a clear enhanced DBS check.
• Previous line management experience or experience in a mentoring role.

• Previous experience of working in community football development and primary school environments.
• Experience of working within an inner-city environment and familiar with handling the type of challenges which may be presented.
• Strong knowledge of coaching football to a variety of age groups.

• Sound knowledge of the role of sport in primary education and the requirements of the national curriculum for PE.
• An understanding of and a demonstrable commitment to promoting principles of Equalities, Diversity, and Inclusion both in the workplace and in the wider community.
• Commitment to promoting the principles of best practice relating to Safeguarding and Health & Safety.

Why choose us

At Arsenal, we want everyone to feel a sense of trust and belonging, so we are proud of both our club values and also what we offer to our employees. As one of our Gunners, you will receive:

• An exciting reward and recognition scheme
• Generous holiday allowance which increases with your length of service
• Great internal learning and development programmes
• A flexible hybrid working model
• Priority access to apply for match tickets
• A competitive health and wellbeing benefits package
• A leading Employee Assistance Programme
• Great discounts with some of our Partners

Arsenal for Everyone

Arsenal for Everyone is our commitment to promoting and embracing equality, diversity and inclusion, so that everyone connected to the club feels like they belong to the same Arsenal family. We believe that diversity of background, skills and experience drives our success on and off the pitch.

Disability Confident Leader

We are a Disability Confident Leader. We actively welcome applications from people with disabilities and long-term health conditions. If you need disability-related adjustments to the recruitment process, please indicate this in your application.

If you are likely to meet the definition of being a \'disabled person\' according to the , we will offer you an interview if you meet the minimum criteria for a role. Please choose the option of a guaranteed interview on your application form. The information you share with us about your health or disability will not be used in recruitment decisions.

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