Higher Education Lecturer in Football Coaching and Talent ID

Hours: Thursdays 9am-3pm (term time only – 24 weeks)

Location: Cedars Youth & Community Centre, Harrow Weald

Contract Type: Fixed Term (1^st Sept 24 – 30^th April 25)

Closing Date: 6^th May 2024

Interview Date: 15^th May 2024

Our vision is to ‘improve lives, enhance communities’ and aim to ‘make a positive difference for all through sport, physical activity and learning’. We have developed a strong track record of delivering high quality community-based initiatives and services.

Our unique Foundation Degree in Football Development and Coaching has been running since 2020 and was initially developed as a progression pathway for learners on our Football Education Centres studying BTEC Sport Science and A-Levels.

Summary of your role:

Working closely with Middlesex University and the Higher Education Strategic Lead, you will develop and deliver two football coaching modules; one at level 4 and another at level 5. Each module is delivered for 12 weeks with a minimum 4 hours face to face delivery each week. You will be delivering one module for the Autumn Term (Sept-Dec) and the other module in the Winter term (Jan-April).  Delivery currently takes place on Thursdays (although this is subject to change) at Cedars Youth and Community Centre in Harrow Weald. Delivery will be a blend of practical coaching on our 4G astro turf pitch and theory-based workshops and seminars in the classroom. Alongside delivery of the modules, you will also be expected to provide a reasonable level of student support (responding to emails, meetings) and assessment support via feedback and marking. 

Your key responsibilities, but not limited to:

1. To plan and deliver both theory and practical sessions relevant to the module including off-site and/or online where appropriate.
2. To create assessments that measure the students learning and engagement.
3. To assess student’s achievement of the module learning outcomes.
4. To enhance student engagement and contribute to the student learning experience.
5. To communicate with students including one-to-one meetings, telephone and email correspondence.
6. To keep up-to date with current research, news and developments in the sector.
7. Willingness to undertake CPD and relevant training as and when required
8. Maintain the Virtual Learning Environment including uploading seminar slides, assignments, online tasks and relevant additional information and reading for students.
9. Assist in the design and implementation of a new degree programme in Football Coaching and Performance.
10. Undertake specific course management duties to develop and enhance the delivery of the degree under the direction of the Higher Education Strategic Lead. This will include assessment boards, student voice meetings, curriculum development and implementing changes suggested by the external examiner, HE Strategic Lead and the University.
11. To network with internal and external professionals that can enhance the student learning experience.
12. Any other duties commensurate within the grade.

You Must Have:

• Masters Degree in relevant subject area.
• Teaching experience ideally at HE level
• Minimum FA Level 2/UEFA C licence
• Industry experience in football coaching at various levels including Talent ID & Development.
• Excellent communication, presentation and inter-personal skills
• Proficient organisation, administration and time management skills. 

Application process:

1. If you meet the qualifying criteria you will be sent a link to our application form.

Full job details can be found on https://jobs.watfordfccsetrust.com/

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