Head of Academy Coaching
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Date posted
June 14, 2023
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Job Summary:
To oversee the implementation and development of the Burnley FC coaching curriculum methodology and
game model including the measurement and evaluation of all academy teams and players. To work with
the First Team and Academy departments to ensure integration and collaboration between departments.
Develop best practices within the clubs playing and coaching methodology to ensure performance targets
are met.
Location: Training Ground, Burnley
Roles and Responsibilities:
• Work in conjunction with Academy staff to ensure that the Burnley FC Academy Performance Plan strategy is efficiently and effectively implemented.
• Work alongside the Academy Manager to implement and measure the game model and coaching curriculum for Burnley FC.
• To assist the coaching department with the delivery, appraisal and development of training sessions in line with the Club’s coaching curriculum and game model.
• Work with the Performance Analysis department to objectively evaluate the game models and coaching methodology.
• Work collaboratively with different departments, including Player Recruitment, Education, Analysis and Sports Science/Medicine staff in order to ensure all stakeholders understand the methodology and its implementation into the overall strategy and daily decision-making.
• Measure the coaching curriculum and game model document that sets out the Club’s playing philosophy via written descriptions, images, video and data.
• Ensure the game model and coaching curriculum aligns with the overall vision and strategy for the Club.
• Ensure alignment of coaching delivery and appraisals across the Academy Coaching department.
• Create robust and comprehensive rating systems and other visualisations to provide up to date insightful information for the First Team department.
• Oversee the development of strong relationships with other football club’s internationally, nationally and locally as well as other key organisations (i.e. National Associations) to assist with the continued development of the Academy Coaching staff.
• To establish a sustainable system and approach to coach and player development within the Academy.
• Work alongside the Academy Manager to measure the performance of Academy Coaches and Player Development.
• Undertake self-development to ensure knowledge in relation to all aspects of coaching and coach development is up-to-date to enable forward thinking.
Salary: Competitive
• Coach occasionally to maintain ‘hands on’ competence.
• Provide occasional cover for absent coaches.
• Provide a clear, up-to-date training needs analysis (TNA) of every individual coach’s current and required level of performance and create development action plans in relation to this.
• Observe coach performance and provide feedback to aid development and an effective appraisal system.
• Ensure every coach has a personalised development action plans that is tailored to meet their needs and which they buy-in to as a ‘living’ document.
• Ensure the qualification status of the Club’s coaching workforce is assessed and ensure all coaches hold required qualifications for their role and age group and have a continuous professional development plan to ensure licensing is up-to-date.
• Implement a Club Specific Coach Competency Framework (CCF) to monitor and evaluate coaches in order to develop development action plans and group coach development opportunities.
• Managing the day-to-day performance of Lead Phase Coaches.
Supportive of Club Working Environment and Policies:
• Comply with all Club policies.
• To work towards agreed objectives.
• Always demonstrate the Club’s values.
• To be able to work flexible hours where the role of the job requires.
• To understand and implement the Club’s Safeguarding policy, procedures, and best practice guidelines in your role. To use this understanding to ensure safe working practices, appropriate reporting of concerns and contribute positively to a safe environment.
• Promote the Burnley FC brand and ethos in a professional, strong, and positive manner.
• Work alongside other team members to support in other areas of the organisation as and when required to promote best practice.
• Hold a commitment to equality and diversity in the workplace.
• Willingness to attend training courses to enhance own professional development.
This job description is issued as a guideline to assist you in your duties and is not exhaustive. You may, on occasions, be required to undertake additional or other duties within the context of this job description.
Hours: 40 per week
Staff benefits:
About us
Burnley FC is an established professional football club with a rich history, located in the heart of the town and its community, we believe that Burnley is a special place – a home to extraordinary people like you. Come and be part of our story!
The role
An exciting opportunity has become available for an organised and engaging Head of Academy Coaching at a pivotal time of transition and change for Burnley Football Club.
The person
The ideal candidate will possess their UEFA A coaching licence and have experience of working within an Academy. They will also need to have a flexible approach to work and be able to work evenings and weekends.
Role expectations
The Head of Academy Coaching will be expected to implement and develop the Burnley FC Academy coaching curriculum working closely with other departments at the Club.
How to apply
Please apply by downloading and completing the job application form which can be found on the Burnley Football Club website (alternative format available upon request). CV’s will not be accepted.
Burnley Football Club are committed to safeguarding children and young people and is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Successful applicants will be subject to an Enhanced Criminal Record Check (DBS) which will be paid for by the employer.
Download our job application form
To oversee the implementation and development of the Burnley FC coaching curriculum methodology and
game model including the measurement and evaluation of all academy teams and players. To work with
the First Team and Academy departments to ensure integration and collaboration between departments.
Develop best practices within the clubs playing and coaching methodology to ensure performance targets
are met.
Location: Training Ground, Burnley
Roles and Responsibilities:
• Work in conjunction with Academy staff to ensure that the Burnley FC Academy Performance Plan strategy is efficiently and effectively implemented.
• Work alongside the Academy Manager to implement and measure the game model and coaching curriculum for Burnley FC.
• To assist the coaching department with the delivery, appraisal and development of training sessions in line with the Club’s coaching curriculum and game model.
• Work with the Performance Analysis department to objectively evaluate the game models and coaching methodology.
• Work collaboratively with different departments, including Player Recruitment, Education, Analysis and Sports Science/Medicine staff in order to ensure all stakeholders understand the methodology and its implementation into the overall strategy and daily decision-making.
• Measure the coaching curriculum and game model document that sets out the Club’s playing philosophy via written descriptions, images, video and data.
• Ensure the game model and coaching curriculum aligns with the overall vision and strategy for the Club.
• Ensure alignment of coaching delivery and appraisals across the Academy Coaching department.
• Create robust and comprehensive rating systems and other visualisations to provide up to date insightful information for the First Team department.
• Oversee the development of strong relationships with other football club’s internationally, nationally and locally as well as other key organisations (i.e. National Associations) to assist with the continued development of the Academy Coaching staff.
• To establish a sustainable system and approach to coach and player development within the Academy.
• Work alongside the Academy Manager to measure the performance of Academy Coaches and Player Development.
• Undertake self-development to ensure knowledge in relation to all aspects of coaching and coach development is up-to-date to enable forward thinking.
Salary: Competitive
• Coach occasionally to maintain ‘hands on’ competence.
• Provide occasional cover for absent coaches.
• Provide a clear, up-to-date training needs analysis (TNA) of every individual coach’s current and required level of performance and create development action plans in relation to this.
• Observe coach performance and provide feedback to aid development and an effective appraisal system.
• Ensure every coach has a personalised development action plans that is tailored to meet their needs and which they buy-in to as a ‘living’ document.
• Ensure the qualification status of the Club’s coaching workforce is assessed and ensure all coaches hold required qualifications for their role and age group and have a continuous professional development plan to ensure licensing is up-to-date.
• Implement a Club Specific Coach Competency Framework (CCF) to monitor and evaluate coaches in order to develop development action plans and group coach development opportunities.
• Managing the day-to-day performance of Lead Phase Coaches.
Supportive of Club Working Environment and Policies:
• Comply with all Club policies.
• To work towards agreed objectives.
• Always demonstrate the Club’s values.
• To be able to work flexible hours where the role of the job requires.
• To understand and implement the Club’s Safeguarding policy, procedures, and best practice guidelines in your role. To use this understanding to ensure safe working practices, appropriate reporting of concerns and contribute positively to a safe environment.
• Promote the Burnley FC brand and ethos in a professional, strong, and positive manner.
• Work alongside other team members to support in other areas of the organisation as and when required to promote best practice.
• Hold a commitment to equality and diversity in the workplace.
• Willingness to attend training courses to enhance own professional development.
This job description is issued as a guideline to assist you in your duties and is not exhaustive. You may, on occasions, be required to undertake additional or other duties within the context of this job description.
Hours: 40 per week
Staff benefits:
- 30 days holidays (including bank holidays)
- Long service holidays
- Free parking
- Death in service benefit
- Employee Assistance Program
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free access to health and wellbeing services
- Access to store discounts/cashback
- BFC retail store discount
- 2 x complimentary home matchday tickets after six months
- Discounted gym membership
- In-house Psychologist
About us
Burnley FC is an established professional football club with a rich history, located in the heart of the town and its community, we believe that Burnley is a special place – a home to extraordinary people like you. Come and be part of our story!
The role
An exciting opportunity has become available for an organised and engaging Head of Academy Coaching at a pivotal time of transition and change for Burnley Football Club.
The person
The ideal candidate will possess their UEFA A coaching licence and have experience of working within an Academy. They will also need to have a flexible approach to work and be able to work evenings and weekends.
Role expectations
The Head of Academy Coaching will be expected to implement and develop the Burnley FC Academy coaching curriculum working closely with other departments at the Club.
How to apply
Please apply by downloading and completing the job application form which can be found on the Burnley Football Club website (alternative format available upon request). CV’s will not be accepted.
Burnley Football Club are committed to safeguarding children and young people and is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Successful applicants will be subject to an Enhanced Criminal Record Check (DBS) which will be paid for by the employer.
Download our job application form
