As another successful season draws to a close, Macclesfield Football Club International Academy are looking to expand our excellent full-time coaching team. We strive to provide a full-time training / games model for student-athletes at U19 / U21 / U23 age groups, and are looking for candidates to come in and help us grow and develop for the 2023 / 2024 season. If the role interests you, please review the job advert below and apply direct or send your CV to email.

Key Details:

Place of Work:

UCLan Sports Arena (Preston) September to May.

Macclesfield FC (June – August).

Essential: UEFA B License / Sports Related Degree / Full Clean Driving License.

Key Duties:

Lead a Match-Day squad (U19 / U21 / U23) Male or Female.

Lead 4-5 training sessions per week in line with MFC Philosophy.

Lead Individual Learning Plans (ILPs) every 12 weeks.

Understand and actively take part in the MFC Player Retention / Recruitment procedures during the season.

Be willing to work un-sociable hours.

Lead upon the Summer Residency Programme (Full month of July)

Be available and eligible for recruitment and delivery in the USA.

Typical working hours: 11:00am – 6:00pm (Evening / weekend fixtures may occur).

Start Date: September 1st, 2023 (Available for induction w/c August 28th).

Main Objectives

• To lead and deliver the day-to-day operations of the international Academy.


• To lead and deliver all aspects of Coaching at the designated MFC department in line with the clubPhilosophy and syllabus.

• To ensure that all the ‘Individual Player Development Plans’ are completed and consistently updated at MFC in order to provide a clear pathway of development for all within the Academy system.

• To assist with recruitment and retention of all international student-athletes. Summary of Duties

• To manage and lead match day squads.


• Monitor and support the transition of players between the international academy pathway (U19 – U23).


• To liaise with the Heads of department on all matters, including managing relationships with external partners.


• To work in line with the Philosophy of MFC including the ‘aims and vision’ of MFC.


• To work closely with the MFC Technical Lead in regard to the Coaching syllabus and programme.


• To be prepared to do other duties to further the development of MFC as and when required.


• To contribute effectively to the day-day operations.


• To attend and contribute to all relevant In-Service training.


• To attend all relevant staff meetings.


• To keep up to date with all MFC correspondence.


• To regularly engage upon CPD both MFC and individually sourced.


• To show clear evidence of planning and evaluating.


• To ensure that all the relevant administration is kept up to date.


• To provide transportation to and from fixtures or events as per the needs of MFC.


• To effectively support the international recruitment leads in all aspects of player recruitment.


• To lead and deliver upon the ‘Summer Residential ID Clinic.

Essential

• Flexible working hours required. Local, national and international travel where necessary.


• An understanding and appreciation of the US and UK educational system.


• Understand and appreciate both the football and operational demands of the football club.


• Must interconnect with all relevant MFC departments.


• Must have experience of using Microsoft word, Excel, PPT etc.


• 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 and 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.


• Knowledge and understanding to company policies/procedures and regulations relating to your role.


• Ability to liaise with footballers, coaches, management and other football related individuals in a professional manner.

• FA Level 2 Coaching in Football.


• Hold a current DBS certificate.


• Full clean driving licence (21 years + in age).


• Be prepared to work evenings and weekends.

Desirable

• Previous experience of working within the football or related industry.


• FA Level 3 (UEFA B) Coaching in Football.


• Sports related degree/qualifications.


• The FA Learning Safeguarding Children Certificate.


• The FA Basic First Aid for Sport.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £23,000.00-£28,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events


• Company pension


• Gym membership


• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Every weekend


• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Preston: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Sports coaching: 3 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 28/08/2023