An exciting opportunity has arisen at Oaklands for a Bank Football Coach to provide sessional coaching support across the Oaklands Wolves Football Academy, assisting with the delivery of high-quality training sessions and matchday activity.

We are internationally renowned for our Oaklands Wolves sports academies, where sporting and academic excellence are given equal importance. Oaklands Wolves player development pathways start, in some sports, from age 5 and extend into our 16+ academy programme and through to our professional elite athlete pathways. It is our ambition to train and develop athletes throughout their sporting career, whether that is for wellbeing reasons or competitive sport at the highest elite level.

The Oaklands Wolves Sports Academies allow students to continue their studies while following their dream of achieving their goals in their chosen sport. The unique programmes offered already host a portfolio of sports including Athletics, Basketball, Cycling, Hockey, Football, Rugby, Cheerleading, plus our Athlete Support Programme for Cricketers, Combat Sports, Golfers, Badminton and Tennis Players, Swimmers and other individual athletes.

We are very proud of our fantastic staff team, many of whom have played, competed and coached at an elite level, and we are thrilled that many of our alumni compete globally for their country, continue their sport and education in top US universities, and go on to coach at the highest levels of their sport. If you are passionate about sport and the opportunities sport brings, then you will be at home as part of the Wolves team.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and reliable Bank Football Coach to join our team and play a crucial role in supporting the development of student athletes within our Football Academy.

Your Day to Day Impact

• Assist with the planning and delivery of high-quality coaching sessions as directed, contributing to a positive, safe and purposeful training environment.

• Support matchday activity, including warmups, equipment, substitutions administration and supervision of players before, during and after fixtures.

• Supervise learners at sessions and fixtures, promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people at all times, and monitoring behaviour on and off the field.

• Provide feedback on player progress and any concerns to the supervising coach promptly.

• Support recruitment activity, camps and community sessions where offered and accepted.

• Set up, check and safely store training equipment, and complete registers and basic paperwork for delivered sessions to standard.

• Be aware of and follow College policies and procedures, with particular attention to Health and Safety, Safeguarding, Prevent, Wellbeing, Risk Management, Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity, Quality and Cyber Security, attend training as required and maintain an up-to-date CPD record.

• Maintain appropriate professional boundaries with learners and represent the Football Academy and College in a positive and professional manner at all times.

• Attend coach briefings, meetings and CPD opportunities as reasonably required to support ongoing development and consistency of delivery.

• Report safeguarding, welfare, disciplinary or health and safety concerns promptly in accordance with College policies and procedures.

• Support the collection of attendance, player availability and other operational information required for academy administration.

Is This You?

Essential Criteria

Qualifications

• Candidates must hold an FA Level 1 Coaching Qualification or higher. A UEFA C Licence is desirable but not essential.

• Candidates must hold an FA Safeguarding Qualification.

Experience

• Candidates must have experience coaching junior or youth football players.

• Experience working with players aged 16-19 in an educational, academy or club environment.

Skills and Abilities

• Candidates must demonstrate a positive and enthusiastic approach to coaching and be able to work effectively with students from a wide range of backgrounds.

• Candidates must be reliable, punctual and able to respond flexibly to coaching opportunities, including accepting sessions at short notice when required.

• Ability to communicate effectively with players, parents, colleagues and external stakeholders where appropriate.

• Ability to follow coaching programmes and session plans set by senior academy staff.

Behaviours

• Candidates must be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and be willing to undertake safeguarding training.

• Candidates must demonstrate behaviours that align with the College values of Collaborative Learning, Excellence and Innovation, Inclusion and Happiness, and Integrity and Accountability.

• Candidates must have an understanding of, and commitment to, equality, diversity and inclusion within an education environment.

• Candidates must be willing to work flexibly, including evenings, weekends and providing occasional short notice cover where required.

Desirable Criteria

Qualifications

• A recognised First Aid qualification is desirable.

• Completed or working towards the UEFA C Licence.

Experience

• Experience working within a football academy or club development environment is desirable.

Your Future Starts at Oaklands

At Oaklands, we care about your wellbeing and development. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, happiness, and success, all within a welcoming, inclusive, and values-driven work environment where your contribution truly matters.

• Free access to our on-site gym at the St Albans campus (time restrictions may apply)

• Financial wellbeing support and staff discount schemes

• Cycle to Work Scheme

• Generous holiday allowance

• Continuous Professional Development (CPD) opportunities

• Staff Development Days & Awards

• Mental Health & Wellbeing Support

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Mental Health Peer Supporters

• Eye Care Vouchers