Our Academy Football Coach is a key team member for Junior Sport / Sport Systems team, and associated areas of Cardiff Met Sport. They assist with the delivery of the Football Junior sports programme (Cardiff Met FC Academy) and ensure that the needs of participants are met.

You’ll lead the way by:

Assisting the Lead Coaches of Football and wider Cardiff Met Junior Sport team in the delivery of high-quality Football coaching.
Supporting our participants / athletes in their development of all elements of Football, across a range of age groups.
Assist in teaching and refining of Football skills for various games (e.g., dribbling, shooting, goalkeeping).
Collaborate with the Lead Coach to develop and refine training programmes, offering feedback on what is working well and what could be improved.

What you’ll Bring

You’ll use your previous experience of coaching & working within a sport coaching environment and understanding of the importance of customer care to provide an outstanding service to our Football participants. Your knowledge of industry standards and national governing body policies will ensure that our Football programmes are both safe and of the highest standards.

Additionally you’ll have:

Level 1 Coaching Qualification (or above) in football.
Superb team working skills, able to work effectively as part of a team to deliver the best outcomes for participants.
Experience working with customers and parents.

Why join Cardiff Metropolitan University?

We are a values-based University. We are proud of our culture, and we are there for our people. Our community spirit is the golden thread that underpins our values and behaviours. We support and embrace inclusion that enables everyone to feel respected and able to perform at their best. By joining our University, you'll find yourself in a unique environment where a wealth of knowledge and resources are readily available, supporting you with your career development.

We offer excellent benefits such as:

Opportunities to learn and develop your skills with access to library and digital services facilities.
Award winning sports and fitness facilities with subsidised membership.

Right to Work Information

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK that permits them to undertake the duties of the role.

If you require immigration permission to work in the UK, and your visa restricts employment as a professional sportsperson or sports coach, you are unlikely to be eligible for this role.

If you are unsure whether this applies to you or have any questions, please contact: StaffRecruitment@CardiffMet.ac.uk.

Contact Us

For more information about the role please contact Jack Lyons on JLyons@cardiffmet.ac.uk.

All applications must be submitted online.

The person specification will be used as a tool for shortlisting; so please make sure you use this information when writing your application. You can find useful hints and tips about how to apply by visiting our Application Support page.

Further details:

Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Should a high volume of applications be received, we may need to close this vacancy early. We therefore encourage you to apply as early as possible.

Cardiff Metropolitan University is proud to be a Disability Confident employer and a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant.

All applicants with disabilities, or those who are part of the Armed Forces community who during the shortlisting process meet the essential criteria for the role will be progressed to the next stage.

The University is committed to creating a highly inclusive culture. We offer family friendly and flexible working arrangements and a range of staff networks, forums and events to support and develop our people. We warmly welcome applications from those traditionally underrepresented in the higher education sector.

Why Work Here?

We invite you to join our collaborative community!

Dating back to 1865, we remain rooted in Wales with a global reach, offering you a world of opportunity. Our education, research and innovation deliver positive impact for equality, social inclusion and environmental sustainability, locally, nationally and internationally.

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