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JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE:
School Football Coach
REPORTS TO:
China Project Manager
COMPANY:
Chinese Education Authority
LOCATION:
China (School location to be determined)
DATE:
July 2017
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Job purpose
 To deliver football programs on behalf of City Football Group in Chinese schools.
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Key responsibilities
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To ensure all the City Football Group coaching philosophies, methodology and principles are
incorporated into the delivery of the program
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To organise, structure and deliver the coaching program in a professional manner.
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To collaborate and communicate with partners, sponsors and key stakeholders in a positive
manner to ensure the success of the project.
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To work both individually and collectively as part of a team in ensuring the project is delivered to
the required levels and expectations.
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General responsibilities
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Compliance with City Football Group policies including Safeguarding, Health and Safety
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Comply with Chinese laws and regulations of relevant regions as well as moral rules for teachers
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Football promotion, coaches shall participate in various public activities with unified arrangement
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Other relative work assigned by the schools
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Key relationships
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China Project Manager
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City Football Services
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Chinese teachers and coaches
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Scope of job
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To develop young players using the City Football program in schools.
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To communicate and support Teachers in the understanding and delivery of a City Football
program.
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Person Specification
Job Title: School Football Coach
Location: Various within China
Knowledge: the level and breadth of knowledge to do the job e.g. understanding of a defined system,
method or procedure, legal or regulatory frameworks etc
Essential
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To have the knowledge of coaching with specific age groups internationally
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To have worked in a football environment both locally and internationally.
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To have knowledge how to develop all level of players
Desirable
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To understand player pathways in football development
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To be able to communicate and support coaches or teachers in football development.
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To have knowledge of the four corner model
Technical/work-based skills: skills specific to the job e.g. language competence, typing skills, coaching
skills etc
Essential
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To be organised in planning, preparation and execution within a project
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To be able to demonstrate high level of competency English language both spoken and written.
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To have the ability present to players, coaches and other members involved both on and off the field
Desirable
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To prepare presentations for reporting and teaching purposes
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To plan and prepare sessions in different coaching environments
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Understanding how to evaluate and review programs on completion
General skills and attributes: more general characteristics e.g. flexibility, communication skills, team
working etc.
Essential
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Competent level of written and spoken English
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The ability to connect and develop young players
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To communicate in a variety of settings such as informal, formal, individual or groups
Desirable
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To have experience in developing players from different cultures
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To have the ability to work individually and part of a team
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To challenge learning and development of players
Experience: proven record of experience in a particular field, profession or specialism. Any period of work
required must be appropriate and not excessive.
Essential
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To have proven experience working with young players Internationally
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To have experience working with players from varying backgrounds and cultures
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To have experience working with teachers or coaches in football development.
Desirable
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To have experience in developing Chinese players
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To adapt in different coaching environments when delivering
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To work without translators in delivery of sessions in China
Qualifications: the level of educational, professional and/or occupational training required
Essential
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FA Level 2 coaching licence or above
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Emergency Aid Certificate, Valid DBS certificate, Valid Safeguarding Certificate
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FA Coaching License member or equivalent
Desirable
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Achieved Level 3 Coaching License (UEFA B)
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Achieved Youth Award or Modules 1 – 3 or working towards
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Certificate of Higher Education