Job Title

Soccer Schools Coach

Department

Youth Development

Reports to

Youth Development Officer

Location

Multiple Venues across Cambridgeshire

Salary

Pay is competitive dependent on qualifications and experience

Hours

Casual hours – School Holidays 8:30am – 4:30pm (must be available for at least 8 weeks across the 6 School Holidays; February Half Term, Easter, May Half Term, Summer, October Half Term & Christmas)

Role Summary

This role is a part-time position to coach within our Youth Development Programme at our Soccer Schools during the school holidays.

Key Job Outcomes

To deliver fun filled football sessions to 5 – 12 year olds. To maintain the health and safety of all children. To make sure all children sign in and out, when arriving and leaving. To maintain the clubs mission, vision and values throughout your work. To identify any players that you think would be suitable for a trial at the Youth Development Programmes.

The person appointed to this post will have contact with children. Therefore, the post holder will require an enhanced FA Disclosure Barring Service check.

Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications & Experience

Required

Desirable

FA Introduction to Coaching Football Qualification

X

FA UEFA C Coaching Qualification

X

Introduction to First Aid qualification

X

FA Safeguarding children workshop

X

Experienced in talent ID

X

Experience of delivering excellent customer services

X

Experience of working with player/parents in football environments

X

Experience in leading/managing an area/people or teams

X

Personal Qualities/Attributes

Hardworking and enthusiastic

X

Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail

X

Reliable and committed

X

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

X

Able to communicate effectively

X

Excellent team player and motivator

X

Application Instructions

Interested applicants should apply by submitting their CV and Cover Letter, applications which do not include both documents will not be reviewed.

Application Closing Date

29/06/2025

Interview Date(s)

Week commencing 30^th June 2025

Start Date

28/07/2025

Mission, Vision & Values

Mission

Cambridge United aspires to compete at the highest level of the English Football League, whilst operating a financially sustainable football club embedded within the heart of its community.

We are custodians with a collective responsibility to protect and enhance the Club for future generations.

Vision

Creating Memories 

We engage current and future generations of supporters by creating memorable moments.

Driving Standards & Performance

We will evolve by driving standards and performance through self-reflection and education.

Enhancing Lives

We are an inclusive Club that is United in Endeavour to enhance lives through the power of sport. 

Values

We engage positive and inspiring characters who are committed to serving and strengthening our community, by adopting our 3 keys values.

Teamwork

We achieve more through working together than alone and are United in Endeavour.

Hard Work

We are committed to learning and working towards our pursuit of excellence in everything we do.

Humility

We will celebrate each other’s successes and recognise that no individual is greater than the collective.

Employability Statement

Cambridge United FC is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff. We aim to create a supportive and inclusive working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit.

Safeguarding Statement

Cambridge United FC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.

For those positions where a criminal record check (DBS) is identified as necessary, this will be carried out in line with other safer recruitment checks.

The post holder will be required to undergo Safeguarding training periodically.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Cambridge United FC is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a supportive and inclusive working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, nationality, ethnic origin, religious or political belief or affiliation, trade union membership, gender, gender reassignment, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, disability, socio-economic background or any other inappropriate distinction or characteristic covered by the Equality Act 2010.

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