Technical Director - Football Academy

by Jobs4football in Coaching & Performance

SwitzerlandFull time

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Date posted

July 02, 2024

Closing date

Hiring location

Switzerland

Offered salary

Experience

3-5 years

Minimum Qualification

Quantity

Person

Description

Full-time position - Permanent contract


As Technical Director of the FC Lausanne-Sport (LS) Football Academy, you will be working for the leading football club in the canton of Vaud, playing in the Swiss football elite. You will be at the head of one of the 8 ASF Performance Centers in Switzerland and will have a large professional staff to support more than 150 young players on their way to professional football.The person in this position reports to the Management of FC Lausanne-Sport. Their mission will be to continue the development of the LS Academy, its structures and its organization, to manage the Academy and its teams, to encourage the transition of young players from the Academy to the Club's professional squad and to supervise the coaches.

The following missions will be entrusted to you:



  • Continue the development of the LS Academy according to objectives and a schedule defined in agreement with the Club Management;

  • Carry out projects related to the running of the LS Academy, particularly in relation to the availability of pitches, the academic support of young people, etc.;

  • Manage the entire technical, operational and performance department of the Academy and supervise the staff and heads of the various departments;

  • Ensure compliance with the LS training philosophy and its methodological principles, and ensure their application within the Academy;

  • Coordinate and plan the objectives and training cycles within the Academy and also supervise the work carried out within the partner clubs and the lower levels of LS training;

  • Draw up the squads for the Academy teams in collaboration with the relevant staff and managers;

  • Collaborate effectively with the First Team Coach and any other person appointed by the Club Management, working towards the development of the Club and its influence;

  • Ensure a good relationship with the ASF and ensure compliance with the criteria set out in the Performance Center / Training Label catalogue;

  • Ensure the detection, monitoring and development of talent. Lead discussions leading to contract proposals for the most talented juniors and/or their renewal;

  • Plan and organize weekly technical/thematic meetings with staff and heads of the various departments.


Profile sought:



  • Required qualification: UEFA Pro Licence, or A Diploma and ASF Instructor;

  • Proven experience in the field of elite training, with proven skills in pedagogy and youth development;

  • In-depth knowledge of Swiss football and its specificities;

  • Fluent in French, both spoken and written. Good knowledge of English and/or German is a plus;

  • Experience in project management, team management. Ability to bring people together and unite them. Flexible and consensual by nature and open to exchanges and the confrontation of ideas.


Start date: July 1, 2024Please send your Curriculum Vitae and cover letter

Skills

  • Development
  •  Performance

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Technical Director - Football Academy

by Jobs4football in Coaching & Performance