U14 CoachTranmere Rovers FC

TRFC – JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title U14 Coach

Department Education/International

Based at: The Campus

Reports to: Head of Coaching and Player Development

Hours of work: Tuesday and Thursday evenings, Saturday’s

Salary: £30 per contact/session Contracted status: Deemed employee contract Sessional (Evenings/Weekends) Job role: To embrace a holistic approach to the development of all young Tranmere Rovers players within the designated age group. To plan, deliver and review age-appropriate coaching sessions, matchdays and off-pitch work in alignment with our coaching and playing philosophy. To ensure each individual player under your provision has an up-to-date individual development plan which is being worked towards consistently.

Duties and Main duties: responsibilities

• Ensure that all sessions are planned, setting out the learning intentions which the session is intending to achieve and the coaching which will be given in order to achieve them.
• Deliver the Coaching Programme for players in an age group.
• Contribute to the multi-disciplinary reviews of all players in the age group to deliver a holistic development approach.
• Provide individual, small group and full team coaching sessions to develop the skill level of all players.
• Ensure each player has access to an Individual Development Plan tailored to his specific needs.
• Ensure each player is made aware of his Individual Development Plan (and any changes thereto) as soon as reasonably practicable in advance of his being coached.
• Work with relevant coaches and support staff to plan, deliver and evaluate coaching sessions and game plans.
• To undertake personal CPD as appropriate to meet the demands of the role
• To adhere to the Clubs Safeguarding responsibilities and procedures, reporting any concerns to the Club Designated Safeguarding Officer.
• To support a culture where everyone is respected and treated fairly in line with the Clubs EDI Code of Practice.
• To set high standards always, demonstrating professionalism following the Coach Code of Conduct, providing a good role model for young players.

Skills and knowledge Football (coached or played at a good level). required: Previous experience of coaching younger players. Running and designing practices that meet the needs of the individual Player. An evolving knowledge of how players learn. Experience of dealing with minors and an excellent understanding of Child Protection and Safeguarding procedures including the relevant clearances for individuals. Previous experience within an Elite Sports Environment or Academy setting. An understanding of the EFL Youth Development rules and regulations. Qualifications required: Essential requirements for the post:

• UEFA B Licence, or working towards
• Appropriate First Aid Course
• Appropriate child protection/Disclosure certification
• UK Full Driving Licence