Community Coach (Writtle College Football Programme)

  • Barnsley Football Club
  • Jun 28, 2026
Full time Education

Job Description

  • Friday - 8:30am - 11am (Training/Analysis)

Additional operational duties including administration will be required throughout the week.

To be delivered across 41 weeks starting 17 th August 2026.

  • Plan, prepare and deliver coaching sessions
  • Be responsible for maintenance of training/match balls, bibs, cones and all other relevant equipment as required by the programme
  • Provide feedback to players by using video analysis (when available) or other industry methods
  • Plan and organise AoC/Academy teams training sessions, fixtures, re-scheduled fixtures and referees
  • Accompany players to matches
  • Inform all players, parents and guardians of any changes or cancellations to training sessions, matches or events as soon as possible ensuring league rules are complied with.
  • Complete registers for sessions (safeguarding duty)
  • Work efficiently and effectively with cross college staff, external partners, visitors and business support teams
  • Maintain honesty and integrity when working with young players
  • Act and behave in a manner appropriate of a representative of ARU Writtle College
  • Ensure that all academy players act and conduct themselves - both on and off the pitch - in a manner appropriate of a representative of Leyton Orient FC
About The Candidate

Qualifications and Experience

  • UEFA B Licence
  • In-date DBS, Safeguarding and Emergency Aid Qualifications
  • Driving Licence and access to vehicle
  • Previous experience working with footballers aged 16-19 years old
  • Experience with team administration
  • Practical knowledge of safeguarding issues
  • Ability to use various delivery styles to engage players
  • Experience, knowledge and expertise of the use of Microsoft office software packages
  • Ability to work safely, in accordance with the college and academy risk assessments as directed by Line Manager.

Personal Qualities

  • A passion for working with young people
  • Ability to build excellent relationships with players and staff
  • Reliable and trustworthy
  • Excellent communication and timekeeping skills

Applicants should have good administrative skills and be able to accurately track students' attendance, progress and achievements.