Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Academy Coach
Location: Guildford Surrey
Salary: Dependent on qualifications and experience
Term: Part Time evening work
Line Manager: Head of Coaching / Academy Manager
Deadline date for application: Friday 17 August 2020
How to apply: Email CV to Christopher@kickstartcoachinguk.com using the email subject ‘Academy Coach application’.
Interview dates: Monday 7th September 2020
Overall Purpose of Job:
To implement, monitor and develop the delivery of the Academy Coaching Program in the Foundation age groups and work closely with the Head of Coaching / Academy Manager to ensure that the Academy Performance Plan is being adhered to.
Main Responsibilities/Description of Duties:
To work as an integral member of the Academy Team to support the development and coaching of Academy players.
• Responsible for devising, implementing and continually improving the technical coaching syllabus in line with the Academy coaching/playing philosophy in liaison with Head of Academy Coaching and Academy Manager.
• Responsible for ensuring Foundation Phase Age Group Coaches are delivering coaching sessions in line with the phase specific coaching syllabus and that match day philosophy is monitored.
• Support the Head of Coaching with the implementation of the Coach Competency Framework and Individual Coach Development Plans for coaches within the Foundation Phase.
• Responsible for developing a varied and suitable games program for all age groups within the Foundation Phase.
• To continually assess and evaluate player progression within the Foundation Phase age groups.
• To oversee development reviews every 7 weeks with support from the Academy Manager/Head of coaching.
• Arrange and chair regular meetings with Academy manager/Head of coaching on players development.
• Work closely with Head of Academy Recruitment regarding all recruitment within the Foundation Phase. All signings of players must be agreed within Academy Management Meetings with the permission of the Head of Coaching and Academy Manager.
• To work with the Coaches and Academy manager to promote opportunities for players within to train/play outside their age group on a periodic basis.
• To be fully responsible for the safety and welfare of all players under your care.
• To report regularly to the Academy Manager on overall progress and development within the Academy and to represent collective views in respect of future developments and directions.
Experience/Qualifications/Training
Essential:
• FA Level 2
• FA Youth Modules 1 or 2
• FA 1st Aid qualification
• Valid FA Licenced Coaches Club membership
• Experience of coaching within the relevant age groups (preferably in an Academy/Player Development environment)
• Computer skills (in particular Word/ Excel/ Access)
• High levels of communication skills
• Personable and enthusiastic with a strong work ethic.
• Sensitive to the needs of young players and parents/guardians
• Willingness to work weekends and evenings.
• DBS check undertaken
Desirable:
• UEFA B Licence
• Advanced Youth Award
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