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SPORTS TUTOR & POST-16 FEMALE FOOTBALL LEAD
Accrington Stanley Community Trust is looking to recruit a Sport Tutor & Female Football Lead to work within our Football College department based at the £4m Stanley Sports Hub.
Under the direction of the Head of Education, the successful candidate will carry out the professional duties of a Further Education Sports Tutor and lead on our brand new post 16 Female Football Academy, with the hours split 50/50 across the 2 roles. Accrington Stanley Community Trust place an emphasis on developing the individual both academically and as a person, and would expect the post-holder to contribute towards this ethos.
The ideal candidate will have at least an UEFA C (FA Level 2) Certificate in Coaching Football and a recognised teaching qualification (Level 5 or above).
A valid UK driving licence with business insurance is essential, as the role involves travel across East Lancashire and other areas.
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Please note the deadline to apply is Monday 21st April 2025.
To apply please send your CV and a covering letter to mark.whalley@stanleytrust.
Casual Community Sports Coaches
Accrington Stanley Community Trust are always looking to recruit experienced, motivated and committed sports coaches who are passionate about delivering a range of sports sessions/programmes across the Hyndburn, Ribble Valley & Rossendale areas.
Applicants must be individuals who want to progress whilst also being flexible to work at different times and on various projects in themes such as participation, Inclusion, Education & Health throughout our expansive and continually expanding community scheme.
Previous experience of working within a football in the community setting and within the three district areas mentioned above would also be beneficial.
Candidates MUST have access to and be able to drive a car.
The candidates will be responsible for planning and leading sessions, keeping registers, ensuring welfare, and maintaining the high standards we set here at the Accrington Stanley Community Trust.
Candidates need to demonstrate:
- Experience & knowledge of community sports development
- Be able to deliver fun & exciting sessions in a safe environment
- A confident manner
- Excellent communication skills
- Enthusiasm
- Organisation
- Professionalism
The successful candidate (s) will have:
- Minimum Level 2 Qualification in a chosen sport
- FA Youth Module 1
- First Aid/ Safeguarding Certificate
- CRB/DBS Clearance
Desirable (s):
- FA Youth Module 2 and/or 3 (or working towards)
- UEFA B
- Level 1 and/or Level 2 coaching award in additional sports
Accrington Stanley Community Trust is one of Hyndburn’s biggest sporting provider. We also provide our staff with a comprehensive training programme in order for all staff to achieve our desirable qualification whilst employed with the Trust. We have a proven track record of employing, training and developing enthusiastic coaches who now form an integral part of our development team.
How to apply
Please send a CV and covering letter to lee.walsh@stanleytrust.co.uk
All potential staff will have a verbal and practical interview in order for us to see the standard of your coaching and communication skills.
How to get involved
Accrington Stanley Community Trust has a proven pathway to identify, recruit, train and develop staff. If you would like to be involved in any way then please email us on jobs@stanleytrust.co.uk
