JOB DESCRIPTION
Note: This document is intended as an outline indication of the areas of activity and will be
amended in the light of changing needs of the organisation. All employees may be
required to work additional hours and/or days (including weekends and evenings) in
the fulfilment of their employment.
All employees may be required to undertake any other duties as may be reasonably
requested that are within the skill set of competencies.
Job Title:
Assistant Community Coach
Department:
Aberdeen FC Community Trust
Location:
Northfield Academy / Pittodrie
Responsible to:
Senior SFA Community Coach
Responsible for:
Delivery of the School of Football Initiative and Lunchtime
Games Programme at Northfield Academy
Role Summary
Lead the planning, delivery and evaluation of the School of Football and Lunchtime Games
Programmes at Northfield Academy.
Deliver daily Coaching sessions during School curriculum time and facilitate whole School
extra-curricular activity during the day. Provide 20 Northfield Academy pupils with daily
Football Coaching sessions as part of their School curriculum for the whole of S1 and S2.
Aspire to work alongside Northfield Academy Teaching staff to develop better people and
better players throughout the Programme.
Through Football, create a learning environment which aims to achieve the following
outcomes;
 Improved School pupil attendance
 Enhanced pupil attainment, confidence and self-esteem
 Developed pupil characteristics and behaviours through Football
 Positive role models in School community
Support School of Football pupils through Dynamic Youth Award qualifications.
Proactively engage School pupils with wider community involvement opportunities with
AFCCT.
During School Holidays, lead the delivery of AFCCT School Holiday Coaching sessions as
directed by your Line Manager.
Assistant Community Coach Job Description – April 2016
Key Responsibilities
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Co-ordinate and deliver the School of Football Initiative and Lunchtime Games
Programme at Northfield Academy
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To conduct yourself as a role model at all times for all the pupils in the School and
work alongside School staff to promote the Northfield Academy ethos of ‘Aspire
to be Outstanding’
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To raise the profile and importance of participative football by promoting the
values, vision and objectives of AFC Community Trust in partnership with all
relevant partners
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To develop, as appropriate, the public profile of the key partners and foster good
relationships with other partners, government, statutory, voluntary and private
bodies and other external stakeholders
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To actively support and positively respond to supervisory direction and guidance
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To take all reasonable care and attention for the health and safety of yourself and
other employees and members of the local community who may be affected by
relevant activities.
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To have knowledge of relevant policies and examples of best practice
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
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Scottish FA Children’s Award
and/or C Licence
Experience in development and
delivery of community Football
Programmes
Able to demonstrate a
commitment to, and enthusiasm
for, working with a wide variety of
groups and individuals
Excellent communication skills,
both verbal and written in a
professional environment
Proven ability to self-motivate and
to manage own workload
Proven ability to work
autonomously to meet targets and
deadlines
Desirable
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Scottish FA Advanced Children’s
Licence and/or Advanced Youth
Licence and/or B Licence
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Degree in Sports Development or
other related field
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Experience in developing and
delivering bespoke
programmes/initiatives
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Experience in an educational
environment
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Previous experience of
partnership/multi-agency working
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Proven ability to work effectively
as part of a team
Computer literate, in particular
Word, Excel and Powerpoint and
an ability to be administratively
self-sufficient
Ability to deliver sessions for both
Children and Youth Footballers
Understanding of Scotland United
2020 Vision
Personal Attributes
Essential
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Excellent people skills
Commitment to performance,
accountability and strong ethics of
fairness and equality
Strong interpersonal skills
Personality, conduct and credibility that
engages and commands confidence and
respect whilst representing the partners
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Understanding of the National
Player Pathway
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Knowledge of Positive Coaching
Scotland
Desirable
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Full Driving Licence
Employee Signature
Line Manager Signature
Date
Date
Assistant Community Coach Job Description – April 2016