Football Lead Coach

  • £27,316 - £30,654 / year
  • Bath / South West
  • Part Time

Job Details

Permanent contract, 22 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
Monday 8am until 5pm Wednesday 8.30am until 5pm. Friday 2.30pm until 5pm, Saturday 9am until 2pm.

Bath College is an inclusive education and training community, providing learning for people with a wide range of abilities from a far-reaching area, from entry level to Level 5 programmes. We are committed to meeting the needs of all our students. This is a very exciting time to join the College.

If you feel you can make a positive contribution, please complete the application form, making sure you detailing how your qualifications, skills and experience meet the requirements of the role.


The job posting can close as soon as sufficient applications have been received.

Staff Benefits

  • Generous paid holiday entitlement of 40 days, exclusive of College closure days and public holidays. Pro rata for part time roles.
  • One Selfie Day per year
  • Contributory salary pension scheme (Teachers Pension) 
  • Continuing Professional Development for all staff 
  • Laptop Salary Sacrifice Scheme
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Private Healthcare Scheme
  • £500 Refer a friend and earn a reward 
  • Subsidised cafes – at both campuses
  • Employee Assistance Programme – Staff have access to this programme. It is a free and strictly confidential short-term counselling and support service (up to six meetings after an initial assessment session with a qualified counselor) 
  • The College offers an eye sight test for anyone who meets the criteria as described within the Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations.
  • Progressive family friendly policies (exceeding statutory requirements) that supports a health work/life balance, all staff are entitled to request flexible working. 
  • Discounted treatments at the Academy, Bath Campus
  • Free parking at the Somer Valley Campus in Radstock

Key Responsibilities

  • Plan, Lead and deliver coaching sessions to develop all students skills and knowledge of the game whilst ensuring that all students demonstrate positive behaviour on and off the pitch.
  • To organise fixtures, referees, and kit ready for match day.
  • To comply with the league regulations by submitting results and player information by the deadline.
  • To support the Sports strand in the management of each student journey on their programme of study by supporting the pastoral support for the football academy players.
  • To demonstrate awareness of the college academic offering and to lead on the recruitment of new players.
  • To work closely with coaches and lecturers to give all students the best possible experience.
  • Demonstrate and lead with effective communication with players, parents/guardians and lecturing staff. Record information appropriately.
  • Utilise a 1:1 player development plan that is reviewed regularly.
  • Communicate the team list at least 24 hours before the start of the match, ensuring those that are not included are provided with positive feedback resulting in positive communication.

Please see attached for the full Job Description

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

  • Level 3/UEFA B Football Coach qualification GCSE (or equivalent) Maths and English at Grade C or above 
  • Full UK driving licence 
  • Level 3/UEFA B Football Coach qualification 
  • Relevant first aid qualification

Please see attached for the full Person Specification 

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