Academy Coach U15/16sBristol City

DEPARTMENT: BCFC Academy
REPORTS TO: Lead Cell Coach
HOURS: Part Time, 16 hours per week

Overview
We are looking for a committed and exceptional person to join us as an Academy Coach within our u15/16s team:
Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Responsible for planning and delivering coaching sessions that follow the club philosophy and deliver the coaching curriculum programme for your respective age.
• Responsible for your age group on match day, including to plan, observe and provide feedback regarding individual player performance.
• To evaluate players from coaching sessions and matches and ensure that the relevant information is recorded fully on The Kitman Labs Intelligence Platform.
• Ensuring that Players’ welfare and safeguarding is always protected.
• Contributing to the talent identification process where appropriate. • Undertaking administrative tasks related to the role, including fixture programming, record keeping and database input.
• To conduct 6 weekly player reviews.
• To carry out player/parent reviews in line with EPPP guidelines.
• Ensure multi-disciplinary communication to ensure the well-being and holistic development of the Academy players.

Essential Qualifications and Skills:
• UEFA B Licence.
• FA Youth Award.
• Experience of developing players in an Academy environment.
• Understanding of the requirements to play Professional football, at all levels.
• Be able to work as part of a team, but also lead on own initiative
• Have empathy, be supportive and encouraging to developing others
• Have an open / growth mind-set and be an honest, clear communicator
Desirable Qualifications and Skills:
• UEFA A Licence.
• FA Advanced Youth Award.
• Degree within a related subject
Key Competencies
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Planning and organisation.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to create a development environment.
• Ability to communicate with a variety of stakeholders.