Coaches Sought by Lincoln City FC SET (Paid & Volunteer Roles)

Lincoln City FC Sport & Education Trust are seeking a number of sessional coaches to work in some of the different Football Development sessions that we run through the week at their Football Development Centres.These sessions include, Mini Kickers, Goalkeeper training, Football Development Centres and the Advanced Development Centre. It is important that coaches applying for these positions are living in the Lincoln area throughout the Academic year. They currently have sessions that run Tuesday, Thursday & Friday Evenings and Saturday Mornings and will consider candidates who can work one or more of these days.

Ideally they are looking for FA Level 2 qualified Coaches but will consider FA Level 1 Qualified candidates if they have suitable previous experience and demonstrate a good level of coaching knowledge through the recruitment process. Coaches will be paid £10 p/h for the work they do at the Centres, who will provide a curriculum and session structure for all coaches to follow and deliver as part of their Long Term Development Model.

They are also happy to welcome volunteers as Assistant Coaches, who don’t currently meet the recruitment criteria for the above positions but would like to gain experience in a professional coaching environment.

If you would like more information or you would like to apply for one of these positions please send a CV and covering letter to Dave Fox (Football Development Manager): dave.fox@lcfcset.co.uk

UOL Football Futures Student Management Team (Multiple roles)

The University Community Football Hub (a partnership between Lincolnshire FA, the University of Lincoln Students’ Union, and BUCS) are currently recruiting for 7 voluntary positions on the UOL Football Futures Student Management Team. Football Futures is the FA’s initiative for Young Leadership and Volunteering. University Community Football Hubs aim to empower universities to increase the number and quality of playing opportunities for young people in their local community and in turn enhance the student experience, add value to students’ education, raise the profile of the university and improve student recruitment and retention.

More details of the following positions are given here: LFA volunteer profile

– Leagues officer x2

– Just Play officer x2

– Coaching officer

– Referee officer

– Disability officer

If students are interested and want to apply for any of the positions, please send your CV and a brief 200 words on why you would be suitable for the role to Lauren Comery-Lang (Football Activator).

Deadline: Monday 16th October.

Coaches Needed, Lincoln Disability Football Club

Lincoln Disability Football Club are looking for new coaches for the up coming season. These are volunteer posts to work within a disability football club working with all ages and abilities. The commitment is one hour per week on a Tuesday night (7-8pm) on the 3G pitch at Sincil Bank. The club would be able to help and guide through coaching badges.

For more details or to register an interest, please contact Lauren Comery-Lang (University football activator) at 14545431@students.lincoln.ac.uk

If you would like to apply then please send Lauren a CV and confirmation of whether you are currently FA CRC or DBS checked. (It is not a problem if you are not; the check can be arranged).

Coaching Disabled Footballers Course, Lincoln

Lincolnshire FA are delivering an FA Coaching Disabled Footballers Course, Saturday 16th September, Cherry Willingham School, 9am-4pm.

The course itself runs over a 1-day period for 6-hours; this will cover both theory and practical elements of delivery throughout the day and should you wish to gain further hands-on experience beyond this 1-day course there will be opportunities to link in with local clubs within your area.

Course Prerequisites: Minimum 1st4sport Level 1 Award in Coaching Football

The link below provides further information around the course content.

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Course fee: £50.00

Should you have any additional questions about the course please feel free to contact Michelle Marshall (Michelle.Marshall@lincolnshirefa.com).

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Disability Football Volunteer Coordinator, Lincoln

Lincolnshire FA are looking to recruit two Disability Football Volunteer Coordinators. The Lincolnshire Ability Counts Football League is a PAN-Disability league that provides Adult & Junior disability teams from across the county with the opportunity to come together at a central venue and compete. The league works unlike any other league within the county and operates purely on a festival basis where teams will compete one Sunday a month. This year the Ability Counts League is embarking on its sixth year of competition and is going from strength to strength, developing each year and hopes to expand over the next few years to incorporate female participants.

Role: To lead and co-ordinate on monthly fixture days, ensuring that you are the main point of contact for all clubs/ volunteers/ officals within the league on the day. The commitment will be six hours per month.

Key Responsibilities:

· Initial set-up of 5v5 format pitches across the 3G & 5v5 grass pitch on arrival of fixture days, before other teams arrive

· Coordinate with referees on their arrival and provide them with their fixtures for the day

· Ensure all clubs/ teams have the relevant copy of their league fixtures for the day

· Ensure relevant documents are signed on the exchange of referee payments

· Develop strong links with the league committee and the local community clubs that attend

Benefits:

· Potential to access a part-funded qualification (FA Coaching Disabled Footballers Course).

· Access & support of further training relevant to the role.

· Gain essential experience and knowledge to further your career options.

More details of the role, and the skills/knowledge required, can be found here: ACL Coordinator description

Should you wish to discuss the role further please contact Michelle Marshall at Lincolnshire FA:

E: michelle.marshall@lincolnshirefa.com / T: 078134 58812