Head Coach School Football (Wells Cathedral School)

Organisation: Chelsea Football Club
Salary: competitive
Location: Wells, Somerset
Contract type: Permanent (Full time)
Closing date: 26 February 2026
Job Description: JOB TITLE: Head Coach School Football (Wells Cathedral School)

LOCATION: Wells Cathedral School, The Liberty, Wells BA5 2ST

The Role

To deliver safe, inclusive, high-quality provision across the Football Projects & Post 16 programme and various important activity and to lead and support on the development of programmes this will include all activities but not limited to Wells Cathedral School.

Closing date: 26th February

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. In the event that we receive a large number of applications, the position may be filled before the listed closing date. To avoid missing out, please submit your application at your earliest convenience.

Key Responsibilities

To lead, deliver and co-ordinate on various Football Projects throughout the year.
To oversee, deliver and support the effective planning, execution and delivery programme of the Wells Cathedral School football programme running throughout the academic year.
To oversee and deliver safe, inclusive and high quality coaching activity across the Football Projects programmes, this will include, but not limited to CMT Learning/Nike soccer camps, SuperCamps, post 16 Football Programmes and all of the activity delivered at Cobham.
To lead on the programme/activity schedule and sharing monthly timesheets with the Area Lead for approval.
To innovate and seek new business and networking opportunities to then implement across the area to enhance the delivery programme and support Wells Cathedral School with promotional events and growth opportunities.
To undertake any Football Development activities that maybe required in addition to the role.
To fully integrate into School/College life at Wells Cathedral School when on site on and off the pitch. To lead and deliver a minimum of 35 hours of activity.
To attend regular meetings at Wells Cathedral School and producing end of term reports on progress to share with both parties.
To deliver on activity to support relationships with local youth football clubs to further support the Wells Cathedral School programme.
To network and drive innovative ways in which to develop the area to create additional sporting opportunities to further enhance the wider Wells Cathedral School programme
To lead on the induction and onboarding process for contracted and sessional coaches, which includes relevant training/CPD, mentoring opportunities, appropriate resources and quality assuring.
To carry out duties relevant to legislation and the Clubs policies and procedures.
To undertake any Club activities that maybe required in addition to the role.

Person Specification

Experience and Qualifications:

Coached and/or managed an 11 a side football team for a minimum of 2 years.
Worked within a High School or College setting for a minimum of 2 years.
Been involved in community/grass roots sports as a coach for a minimum of 3 years.
Worked as part of a team within a sporting environment.
To create a safe environment and act to protect all young people and vulnerable adults that are either in your care or attending club premises, and report any concerns to the Safeguarding Lead.
Minimum of the UEFA ‘B’ Licence.
In date FA Safeguarding Children course & the FA Introduction to First Aid in Football certificate.

Our Expectations:

To embody the club’s BLUE behaviours (Brave, Lead, Unity, Edge) in the approach to work and interaction with others
To adhere to the club’s policies and procedures, including Health & Safety, Financial Authorisation, Confidentiality and GDPR.
To act as an ambassador for diversity, equality, and inclusion, and demonstrate a positive commitment by treating others fairly in line with our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Policy and reporting any acts of discrimination through appropriate channels
To create a safe environment and act to protect all young people and vulnerable adults that are either in your care or attending club premises, and report any concerns to the Safeguarding Lead
To report any misconduct or suspected misconduct to the HR Department

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At Chelsea we recognise that the diversity of our people is one of our greatest strengths and we are taking positive action to ensure our existing colleagues and job applicants can fully be themselves and bring their own unique experiences and perspectives to Chelsea FC. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.

If you need reasonable adjustments made to the recruitment process, please reach out to your recruiter, who will be able to advise and support you.

Chelsea FC is fully committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all children, young people and adults at risk (vulnerable groups). We therefore require all successful applicants to complete a DBS Check prior to starting employment. Depending on the role, successful applicants may also be required to undergo other child protection screening where appropriate.
How to apply: Please apply using the following link: https://secure.workforceready.eu/ta/6189861.careers?ApplyToJob=100792834&full_apply=&jobid=100792834