Job Description
Job purpose: To manage and Coach an Academy Schoolboy age group in the Foundation Phase (U7-12)
Main objectives:
• To assist with the delivery of coaching sessions as per the Academy Schoolboy Coaching timetable, programme and philosophy
• To manage an Academy age group in the scheduled games programme
• To complete all administration requirements for the respective age group including PMA & Reviews
• To liaise with the Foundation Phase Coach on all matters
• To work in line with the Philosophy of the Academy including the ‘aims and vision’ of the Academy/Club
• To assist with the coaching of Academy players as and when required
• To attend and contribute to all In-Service training for Academy Coaches
• To attend all relevant Academy Coach meetings (Phase/Whole Academy) and contribute within Coaching Philosophy where required
• To keep up to date with all Football League, Premier League and Football Association correspondence
• To comply with all company policies/procedures and regulations relating to your role
• To assist with liaison with the Foundation Phase Schoolboy’s Parents/Guardians in regards to player’s progress at the Academy
• Ensure you are aware of and keep updated in regards to best practice policies
• To show clear evidence of planning and evaluating
• Keep Performance Management Application (PMA) up to date with all relevant correspondence and data.
• Liaise with the local and national Football Associations in regards to technical development
• To be prepared to do other duties to further the development of the Club and Academy as and when required
• To maintain and monitor Academy equipment/resources
• To provide weekly reports on matches and individual progress/performance
• To build your own coaches ‘log book’ to include sessions and reflections

Essential skills and qualifications:
• Basic level of IT skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Have a flexible attitude to work
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
• Have a polite and courteous manner
• Be organised, have good time management skills
• The ability to meet stringent deadlines
• Be able to adapt to different and changing situations

• Have the drive and enthusiasm to set high standards and achieve company objectives
• Have a personable approach
• Ability to liaise with footballers, coaches, management and other football related individuals in a professional manner
• Be prepared to work evenings and weekends.
• Previous academy coaching experience

• Hold the following qualifications:
UEFA ‘B’ Coaching Certificate
FA Learning Safeguarding Children Certificate
FA Emergency Aid Certificate
FA Youth Modules 1-3

Desirable
• Have a full driving licence including Mini-Bus Licence
This Role is a regulated post and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and therefore requires an enhanced DBS.

Behaviour indicators:
Entry
• Functional Skills (Process Management)
• Personal Attributes (Confidence & Commitment)
• Personal Attributes (Resilience)
• Delivery At Pace (Planning & Prioritisation)
• Delivery At Pace (Challenging the Status Quo)
• Thinking (Big Picture Thinking)
• Thinking (Entrepreneurship)

Skilled
• Functional Skills (Communication)
• Functional Skills (Functional Skills)
• Personal Attributes ( Self Development)
• Personal Attributes (Respect For Others)
• Delivery At Pace (Passion for Customers)
• Delivery At Pace (Drive for Results)

Expert
• Personal Attributes (Integrity and Trust)

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