Emerging Talent Centre Movement Coach
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Date posted
September 03, 2024
Closing date
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Offered salary
Experience
Minimum Qualification
FA Level 2
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Person
Description
Emerging Talent Centre Movement Coach
About The Role
Leicester City Women’s Emerging Talent Centre (ETC) is entering its second season and we are looking to recruit staff to support the ongoing development of the programme. The first entry point to the LCWFC Academy, the ETC plays a key role in identifying and developing young footballers the Leicester City way.
The ETC is for girls aged 8-13 yeas and runs over 30 weeks, with weekly training sessions and a bespoke games programme. Our staff in the ETC create an environment where the players can develop their technical skills and inspire a love of the game.
We’re recruiting for a Movement Coach to join the team, whose main duties will be to develop and improve the movement skills and physical literacy of the players within the ETC ages groups.
The successful candidate will work alongside the technical coaches and will be responsible for planning and delivering the physical coaching programme.
Who We’re Looking For
The ideal candidate will have significant experience in the following:
- Experience of working with children in a sporting setting.
- Knowledge of player/athlete development and knowledge of appropriate movement development practices.
- Has an understanding of how players learn and with this, can structure sessions that are appropriate to the player’s needs
Essential Requirement –
- Minimum Level 2 qualification or above coaching qualification e.g. Multi Sport or Fundamental movement skills
- FA Level 1 Introduction to First Aid in Football (IFAiF) or FA Emergency First Aid.
- Holds an in-date FA Safeguarding Children Certificate or is willing to complete the FA Safeguarding Children Workshop within 1 month.
About The Club
Knowing some of the history of LCFC Women helps you appreciate the sense of community, spirit and family for which the Club are renowned for.
In May 2021, LCFC Women were promoted to the FA Women’s Super League. From its formation in 2004, the Club was run on an amateur and semi-professional basis with support from Leicester City Football Club. In August 2020, the Club turned professional after being acquired by King Power International – Leicester City’s parent company – and realigned as a core team in Leicester City’s football operation.
We value and respect individual difference and recognise that the diversity of our staff contributes to our success off the pitch. Our inclusive culture and approach is supported by our Stonewall Diversity Champions partnership, our Time to Change pledge and our status as a Disability Confident employer.
Benefits Package
LCFC Women offers a competitive salary and pension scheme. Employees are able to benefit from free onsite parking. Employees also benefit from up to 33 days’ annual leave including bank holidays (pro-rata for part time contracts).
Contract Type – Fixed term (until 15th June 2025)
Hours Per Week –3
About The Role
Leicester City Women’s Emerging Talent Centre (ETC) is entering its second season and we are looking to recruit staff to support the ongoing development of the programme. The first entry point to the LCWFC Academy, the ETC plays a key role in identifying and developing young footballers the Leicester City way.
The ETC is for girls aged 8-13 yeas and runs over 30 weeks, with weekly training sessions and a bespoke games programme. Our staff in the ETC create an environment where the players can develop their technical skills and inspire a love of the game.
We’re recruiting for a Movement Coach to join the team, whose main duties will be to develop and improve the movement skills and physical literacy of the players within the ETC ages groups.
The successful candidate will work alongside the technical coaches and will be responsible for planning and delivering the physical coaching programme.
Who We’re Looking For
The ideal candidate will have significant experience in the following:
- Experience of working with children in a sporting setting.
- Knowledge of player/athlete development and knowledge of appropriate movement development practices.
- Has an understanding of how players learn and with this, can structure sessions that are appropriate to the player’s needs
Essential Requirement –
- Minimum Level 2 qualification or above coaching qualification e.g. Multi Sport or Fundamental movement skills
- FA Level 1 Introduction to First Aid in Football (IFAiF) or FA Emergency First Aid.
- Holds an in-date FA Safeguarding Children Certificate or is willing to complete the FA Safeguarding Children Workshop within 1 month.
About The Club
Knowing some of the history of LCFC Women helps you appreciate the sense of community, spirit and family for which the Club are renowned for.
In May 2021, LCFC Women were promoted to the FA Women’s Super League. From its formation in 2004, the Club was run on an amateur and semi-professional basis with support from Leicester City Football Club. In August 2020, the Club turned professional after being acquired by King Power International – Leicester City’s parent company – and realigned as a core team in Leicester City’s football operation.
We value and respect individual difference and recognise that the diversity of our staff contributes to our success off the pitch. Our inclusive culture and approach is supported by our Stonewall Diversity Champions partnership, our Time to Change pledge and our status as a Disability Confident employer.
Benefits Package
LCFC Women offers a competitive salary and pension scheme. Employees are able to benefit from free onsite parking. Employees also benefit from up to 33 days’ annual leave including bank holidays (pro-rata for part time contracts).
Contract Type – Fixed term (until 15th June 2025)
Hours Per Week –3
Skills
- Coaching
- Management
- Playertek
- Performance
