Sports student hits back of the net with a football coaching job
A Sunderland College sports student has scored himself a coaching job with South Shields Football Club after making an impression during a work placement.
Callum Dobson, from Sunderland, joined South Shields FC on a work experience programmeaspartofhiscourseto support the club’s weekly football courses and has now been offered a part-time coaching job with the team.
Callum, who studies sports coaching and development at the college, wowed the club with his leadership skills, willingness to learn and positive attitude.
He said: “I am excited to have been given this opportunity with the South Shields FC Foundation. Although I was a little nervous at the start, I quickly found my stride and grew in confidence, leading sessions with young people from the local community.
“Beingofferedpaidemployment because of my course at Sunderland College is something I’m very thankful for and Ilookforwardtodevelopingmy leadership and coaching skills and providing the best experience for participants while maintaining the outstanding reputation South Shields FC Foundation has in the community.”
The college works with employersandorganisationssuch as South Shields FC to offer industry placement and work experience opportunities to help students gain job-specific
skills.
CarlJones,sportscoaching and development programme
lead, said: “What an outstanding achievement from Callum. He is a remarkable student, an
inspiring and resilient young personwithanexemplaryattitude,whohasshowleadership skills beyond his years.
“DuringhistimewithSouth Shields FC he has gone from strength to strength where he has taken the lead in codesigning and co-delivering programmes to provide outstanding learning and sport opportunities for his participants."
Nathan Kew, head of South Shields FC’s community programmes, added: “We are absolutely delighted Callum has joined us at the foundation to support our delivery and help designourcommunityengagement programmes.
“He has shown outstanding enthusiasm, a willingness tolearn,arealpositiveattitude andstellarleadershipthroughout the 5-12 years community programme we run.
“We look forward to continuingtosupporthisjourney.”