Pre-Academy Manager
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September 27, 2023
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Description
The Pre-Academy Manager is responsible for managing the Pre-Academy programme to support the identification and development of high potential players for the annual intake of Under 9‘s into our Academy system.
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MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
ESSENTIAL & DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE
REQUIRED BEHAVIORAL ATTRIBUTES
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MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop relationships with grassroots clubs, leagues, community groups and schoolboy teams across Leeds and surrounding area to support the identification of high potential players.
- Communicate clearly with parents and children, ensuring that expectations of the process are realistic, through relationship management and quality feedback.
- Manage the Pre-Academy training and games programme.
- Undertake grassroots scouting to support the Pre-Academy recruitment strategy under the direction of the Local Head of Recruitment
- Oversee our regional Pre-Academy development centres.
- Ensure that all players, parents, clubs, and other relevant stakeholdershave a positive experience that reflect the values and ethos of Leeds Utd whenever they visit the Academy.
- Play a key role in assessing the potential of players in the pre-academy and support the decision-making process with other key stakeholders.
- Play an active role in supporting players and parents as they join the club and when they transition out of the pre academy.
- Manage the PMA for the pre-academy to ensure that all information is up to date. This includes maintaining accurate records of our scouting coverage for audit purposes.
- Manage the pre-academy kit order and stock on a yearly basis. This includes the distribution of player and staff kit.
- Oversee a team of coaches and scouts within the Pre-Academy Programme.
- Report and feedback to Head of Local Recruitment on a regular basis.
ESSENTIAL & DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE
- Experience of working in talent identification in football.
- Excellent knowledge of grassroots football in the Leeds area.
- Experience of managing a team of staff.
- Ability to co-ordinate and multitask.
- Ability to be pro-active and organised.
- Excellent communication skills.
REQUIRED BEHAVIORAL ATTRIBUTES
- Inspires others and is a positive role model.
- Is personable and able to connect and build relationships with others easily.
- Demands high standards and has an attention to detail.
- Shares the vision and values of the Academy and is motivated to achieve its objectives.
- Aligns with the Academy playing and coaching philosophy.
- Takes a long-term view of player development.
- Possesses a passion for talent development and are motivated to work with young players.
- Able to work in a high-profile environment with regular media coverage and public interest.
- Is responsible and acts in the best interests of the Academy.
- Is open minded, innovative, and willing to explore new ideas/concepts.
- Enjoys facing challenges and have the resilience and resourcefulness to see complex tasks through.
- Is proactive and able to identify and mitigate risks.
- Is a collaborator and relishes the opportunity to work alongside others to overcome challenges and achieve goals.
- Willing to share their knowledge experience as part of a community of practice.
- Able to work with players, staff and other stakeholders of varying ages, experience, backgrounds and cultures.
- Committed to personal development and continuous improvement.
- Possesses a strong work ethic and are motivated to be the best they can be.
- Able to promote the positive image of the Academy and the Club.
Skills
- Management
- Planning
