Hull City Academy are currently seeking a Casual Academy Coach to assist in the preparation and development of players for the Academy Talent Pathway. The successful applicant(s) will be expected to deliver the technical programme for the Academy sessions, enhancing the individual development of players within the programme.

The main objective of this role is to assist on the planning, delivery and review of the coaching programme as per the Hull City Academy philosophy, as well as to coach a specific age group.

Position Type: Casual Contract
Location: Bishop Burton College, HU17 8QG
Closing Date: Monday 11th December 2023

Your key responsibilities:
• The planning & delivery of coaching sessions within the Academy’s technical programme.
• Ensure all coaching sessions and games follow the Academy’s philosophies.
• Maintain current UEFA Coaching Qualification.
• Completion of FA Youth Awards.
• Attend all Academy Meetings when required.
• Attend CPD as and when required.
• Maintain first aid qualifications
• Attend academy CPD when directed

Experience & Qualifications:
• FA Level 3 Coaching Badge, UEFA B (Essential)
• Valid FA Safeguarding Certificate (Essential)
• FA EFAiF, Emergency Aid (Essential)
• Experience of working with players aged between U9s-U16s (Essential)
• FA Youth Module 1, 2 and 3 (Desirable)

What are we looking for?
• Available to work a minimum of two evenings a week (from 5pm onwards).
• Willingness to work unsociable hours and weekends.
• Work well as part of an Academy Team and on own initiative.
• Ability to build & maintain local relationships.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Able to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Dedicated to self-improvement and personal development.
• Focused on individual player development.
• Willing to follow and promote the Club football philosophy.
• An understanding of how children learn.
• The safeguarding and welfare of our players is paramount and as such this position is subject to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)