Job Description
Title: Advanced Squad Coach/Manager for under 13s
County: Somerset
Location: Taunton
Basis: Part Time
Pay: £12-£15 per hour for coaching (1.5 hour per week on a Monday evening 5.30 – 7.00pm) and £35-£50 per fixture + travel expenses
League: Junior Premier League (www.junior-premier.co.uk)
Interview Date: TBC
Closing Date: July 4th 2016
An opportunity to join a professional team of Arsenal Soccer Schools staff, coaching/managing an Advanced Squad team to compete within the Junior Premier League. Current vacancy for our under 13s age group where you will be working alongside another experienced Arsenal Soccer Schools member of staff in managing/coaching your team. Previous experience in running a team is desired as well as being a highly motivated and organised individual. The right person will also have the chance to progress and expand their role with Arsenal Soccer Schools.
You must be able to commit to at least: a 1 hour 30 minute training session once a week and matches on a Saturday morning (usually 10.30am KO). Advanced Squad teams play in the Junior Premier League which means away matches can be in various locations across the South West (Bristol/Devon/Somerset) – the ideal candidate will be available to fulfil these travel requirements every weekend.
The successful candidates will be required to have good knowledge of the game whilst also being self-motivated to remain up-to-date and keep abreast of current and future ways of practice.
Successful applicants will undergo a full Enhanced CRB/DBS check alongside our child protection and disqualification procedure.
Outline of key areas of delivery:
• Coaching/managing a team within the JPL
• Following an annual training programme to aid the development of all players
• Mid and end of season reviews
Key internal relationships:
• Arsenal FC
• Directors of company
• Regional managers
• Secretary and host
• Other coaches
Essential Skills:
1. Excellent organisational skills
2. Excellent customer service
3. Knowledge of long term player development
4. High levels of self-motivation
5. Full UK driving license/car access
6. FA Level Two/FA licensed coach
7. Adaptable and flexible
Desirable
Mentoring experience
Experience in coaching/managing a team
FA Youth Module/UEFA B Licence or above
Mentoring experience
Academy experience
How to apply
To apply for this vacant position please email your CV to Mark Titchard & Adam Hayman at southwest@playthearsenalway.com.
This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of professional team, working alongside one of the biggest Football Clubs in the world, with excellent opportunities to grow and expand your role in coaching/teaching. Other vacancies part and full time available, apply within.