Football Coach

Dunottar is a thriving and expanding school with an ambitious and continually developing football programme for both boys and girls. We are seeking an enthusiastic, energetic and passionate Football Coach to inspire our pupils, develop their skills and promote a love of the game across the School.

The role is part-time, comprising approximately seven hours per week during the Autumn Term, including two after-school coaching sessions from 4.00pm to 5.30pm on Wednesdays and Fridays, together with a Saturday morning commitment of approximately four hours.

Applicants must be available to coach on Saturday mornings to support our programme of both internal and external fixtures. The exact working pattern will be discussed and agreed at interview. There may also be opportunities for additional hours at the beginning of November, which can be discussed during the recruitment process.

The Role

Working to develop Football at Dunottar School for all ages, abilities and genders.

Delivering high quality coaching sessions to a variety of teams through Years 7-13.

To support and train the other coaches of football by delivering and sharing training sessions and coaching tips.

Liaise on a weekly basis with the Director of Sport and the Director of Football.

Lead weekly training sessions for a range of abilities and ages.

Be a lead coach for one age group team in the schools Saturday sports programme.

Duties & Responsibilities

Ability to deliver structured, fun and challenging coaching sessions.

Lead individual and team training sessions in preparation for the county/regional competitions.

Demonstrate an enjoyment of working with children.

Demonstrate a proven ability to remain calm and professional at all times.

Have a willingness to undertake a range of tasks and commitments in order to provide the best educational experience and outcomes for our students.

Demonstrate energy, enthusiasm and positive attitude.

Display an ability to use initiative and take responsibility.

Behave and act as a member of teaching staff, by following our code of professional standards, when working with children and maintain effective staff/student relationships.

Demonstrate good communication and listening skills and be able to build rapport with pupils and staff.

Be flexible and adaptable and able to work as part of a cohesive and supportive team.

Must be able to work Saturday mornings.

Regular sharing of coaching resources and CPD for staff.

Excellent role model who has the ability to motivate and inspire by sharing a passion for sport.