Job Title: Foundation Phase/Youth Development Age Group assistant coaches

Location: BCFC Academy, SGS College – WISE Campus (subject to change)

Reporting To: Lead Foundation Phase coach/Lead Youth Development Phase coach

Hours of Work: Part time

Responsible For: Foundation Phase: Coach assistant for one of the age groups between U9-U11. Youth Development Phase: Coach assistant for one of the age groups between U12-U16

Bristol City Academy is looking to recruit new Age Group assistant coaches to work within the Foundation Phase (U9-U11) and the Youth Development Phase (U12-U16). The successful candidate will report directly to the Lead Phase coach, and will support the running and development of the Academy’s coaching programme. This will involve providing high quality coaching to one of the Age groups.

We are looking for an individual who demonstrates passion, talent and hunger to work with our young players in the Foundation Phase. In conjunction with the Lead Phase coach, you will be required to deliver the Academy coaching programme in line with the Academy’s coaching philosophy and playing philosophy.

This is a key role within the Academy, and it will be essential to stay in line with current trends in player centred coaching to ensure we develop a progressive culture with leading practitioners as the Academy attempts to develop the next generation of talented players.

The role involves working unsociable hours delivering in the evenings and during Sundays with the Academy’s games programme. It will be imperative that this individual maintains and develops the Bristol City brand internally and externally.

Applicants must hold the UEFA B Licence and be working towards achieving FAYA Module 3.

If you are interested in this role please email the Academy theacademy@bcfc.co.uk with your CV and covering letter explaining why you would be suitable for this role. On your application please indicate which phase you are interested in applying for. The closing date for this application is Friday 8^th February.

If you would like any more information about the role please email marc.canham@bcfc.co.uk (Foundation Phase) or dave.horseman@bcfc.co.uk (Youth Development Phase).

Interviews will take place in the week commencing 11^th February (Final details TBC with shortlisted applicants)

Bristol City Community Trust are launching 7 new player development centres at a number of locations across Bristol starting in the new year. These centres are fully inclusive and for those children that play in clubs and want extra training sessions or those that just want to play football in a fun environment. For more information please visit the Player Development section of the website or click on the link Player Development Centre Booking Form . Numbers will be limited so send in your booking forms as soon as possible to secure your place.

Over 35 young people aged 6 to 13 enjoyed a fun-filled two days at the Bristol City Community Trust’s holiday coaching course during the half-term holiday.

The sessions at Action Indoor Sports in Whitchurch were run by Trust coach and England Futsal International Ian Parkes, and were a massive hit with the young participants:

“They all worked really hard” said Ian. “We started at ten and finished at three, with just a twenty minute break for lunch. They couldn’t wait to get back playing again. I coached them in core skills such as dribbling, passing and shooting and we played a variety of tournaments. Their attitude was brilliant and they all seemed to have a great time and got on really well together. It was really satisfying to see a real improvement over the two days. They learned some key life skills such as winning and losing, and how to be part of a team. One young lad said: ‘It’s a shame this isn’t a three day course’, while others were desperate to come back for more. There will be plenty more opportunities for them in the future. We’re looking into running more courses at Christmas, with a major coaching programme planned for next year.”

You can get more information on our coaching courses by contacting the Trust’s Football Development Officer Vicky Barlow on vicky.barlow@bcfc.co.uk, or giving her a call on 0117 963 0636

Go behind the scenes at the historic Ashton Gate Stadium, home of Bristol City Football Club – while you still can!

Soak up the atmosphere in the home dressing room

Feel the tension as the teams line up before kick off

Live the dream as you walk down the tunnel and emerge next to the hallowed Ashton Gate turf

Here’s what people have been saying about the Ashton Gate stadium tour:

• ‘Well informed. Worth every penny’.
• ‘Good information’.
• ‘Very clear and knowledgeable’
• ‘The tour team explained everything about Bristol City Football Club. It was amazing to visit’
• ‘Brilliant Tour. Lots of rooms people don’t know about. Excellent’.
• ‘It was a very enjoyable afternoon and I will be booking some places in the future as it will make an ideal Christmas present’.

Your exclusive, fully guided 45 minute tour will start in the Ashton Gate Megastore and visit:

• The Director’s Box
• Pitch side and dugouts
• The Away Dressing Room
• The Home Dressing Room
• Private player areas
• The players tunnel

Tours will take place on Monday, Wednesday and Friday afternoons at 4.45pm .

Cost:

Adults: £8

16 and under, concessions:  £5

Birthday groups of 10 or more – birthday boy or girl goes free!

To Book simply phone the ticket office on 0117 963 0600 (option 1), in person at the Ashton Gate Megastore or online at https://www.eticketing.co.uk/bristolcityfc

Larger groups can be catered for at other times by arrangement.

Free Tour of Ashton Gate

The Bristol City Community Trust is currently running a series of stadium tours, giving supporters the chance to see behind the scenes at Ashton Gate. Tours give fans the chance to

• Soak up the atmosphere in the home dressing room
• Feel the tension as the teams line up before kick off
• Live the dream as they walk down the tunnel and emerge next to the hallowed Ashton Gate turf

The popular, fully guided 45 minute tours start in the Ashton Gate Megastore and visit:

• The Director’s Box
• Pitch side and dugouts
• The Away Dressing Room
• The Home Dressing Room
• Private player areas
• The players tunnel

As part of our staff training programme, we are currently inducting new tour guides, and are anxious to give them the opportunity to deliver a tour without the added pressure of knowing that the participants have paid for it. Tours normally cost £8 for adults and £5 for under 16’s, but we are offering limited opportunities for fans of all ages to come on a free behind the scenes tour of the Stadium.

If you or your family would like the chance of a free tour of Ashton Gate, one day in the next couple of weeks at 4.45pm, please email david.lloyd@bcfc.co.uk to register your interest. Places are limited and will be allocated on a first come first served basis.

Bristol City Community Trust is looking for volunteers to help us drive our futsal team to training and fixtures, and for local school runs.  Please note this is an unpaid, part-time post.

Due to insurance requirements you will need to be between 25 – 69 years old and have held a full drivers licence for more than 2 years with no more than 3 endorsement points. Ideally candidates would be already licensed to drive a Mini Bus and be CRB checked, but appropriate training may be offered to candidates who can demonstrate a long term commitment to the role.

If you would like to help, and are able to drive during the week or at weekends, please contact David Lloyd on 0117 963 0683 or email david.lloyd@bcfc.co.uk

The City Foundation, main sponsors of Bristol City Community Trust, are holding their annual quiz night on Thursday 20th October 2011.

The Premier Lounge will play host to event, with doors opening at 7pm for a 7.30pm start prompt.

The evening will again be hosted by Bristol’s top quiz team The Inquisitors and anyone that has attended the quizzes in previous years know to expect a fun night, lasting around three hours, with a good mix of easy and hard questions in both audio and visual format.

Teams of up to six people can enter, with Foundation members free and guests paying £3.

To book a place at the event e-mail helen.hynam@bcfc.co.uk, or by calling 0871 222 6666 (option 0 and 2).