Job title: Academy Athletic Development Coach (9-16’s)
Employer: Cardiff City Football Club
Location: Cardiff City Academy, Cardiff City Stadium, Vale Resort
Contract: Part-Time (Permanent)
Salary: Depending upon experience
Hours of Work: 20 hours per week on a flexible basis to include evening and weekend working where required
Department: Academy
Reporting to: Academy Manager
Head of Performance
Academy Lead Sport Scientist Lead (9-18’s)

Job purpose

The Academy Blueprint places an increased importance on the development of athletic potential within our young players. The main purpose of this role is to develop, implement and manage the Athletic Development and Strength & Conditioning programme for the U9-U16 squads and to assist in the development and implementation of the athletic development programme for the U18 Squad on occasion.

Main duties

• Maintain responsibility for the Athletic Development provision for U9-U16 players under the guidance of the Head of Academy Sport Science.
• Oversee the planning and delivery of individual gym-based strength & conditioning sessions for U9-U16 players under the guidance of the Head of Academy Sport Science.
• Plan and deliver individual and group field-based Athletic Development sessions, for U9-U16 players, including daily warm ups centred around our movement skill themes.
• Plan and deliver individual and group gym-based Strength & Conditioning sessions, for U9-U16 players, centred around our movement competency themes.
• Provide Sport Science Support on Home match days when required.
• Lead the monitoring and analysis of training and match GPS data, working to ensure that this data is used to optimise player development and injury prevention.
• Conduct anthropometric measurement and physical performance testing in line with the testing schedule and ensure accurate and up to date individual player records are maintained.
• Provide the Head of Academy Sport Science with accurate and relevant information regarding anthropometric, performance and pitch based data to support player development.
• Work alongside the Head of Academy Medicine and Academy Physiotherapists in relation to the rehabilitation programmes of the U9-U16 players, utilising the academy-based rehabilitation protocols.
• Support the Head of Performance and Head of Academy Sport Science with Sports Science/Athletic Development/S&C provision for U23 and U18 players where required.
• Assist the Head of Academy Medicine and Academy Physiotherapist/s with the rehabilitation programmes of the U9-U16 players, utilising the academy-based rehabilitation protocols.
• Maintain regular communication with the Head of Performance, Head of Academy Sport Science, Lead Academy Sports Scientists, Head of Academy Medicine, Senior Academy Physiotherapists and Academy coaching staff.
• Support the work of placement students and provide support and assistance with professional development.
• Attend all meetings, in-service training days and seminars as required by the by the club and EPPP regulations.
• Respond to all enquires within Cardiff City Football Club and EFL/PL Charter guidelines.
• Adhere to a strict code of confidentiality in respect of any information relating to Cardiff City Football Club and its operation.
• Ensure compliance with Cardiff City Football Club’s Safeguarding (Child Protection), Health and Safety and Equal Opportunity procedures and practice.
• Act in a manner that supports the Academy Vision and Values.
• Any other task deemed relevant and appropriate by the Academy Manager; Head of Performance; Academy Lead Sport Scientist (9-18’s).