JOB TITLE Youth Development Phase Coach (Lead U16s Coach)
DEPARTMENT Academy
RESPONSIBLE TO Head of Academy Coaching
SALARY Competitive
CONTRACT Full-time, 40 hours a week
WORK FLEXIBILITY The position will involve working irregular hours; evenings, weekends and bank holidays)

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

• To lead delivery and management of the U15 & U16 teams.
• To ensure reviews and Multidisciplinary documents are completed on time.
• To work alongside the Youth Development Phase Individual Coach Analyst to provide 1:1 analysis and feedback for players in the U15 & U16 age groups.
• Ensure that all Kitman Labs tasks are completed for the U15 & U16 age group.
• Contribute to the effective review and feedback programme for players, to help monitor player progress and development.
• Work with the Individual Coach Analyst to create and maintain best practice libraries and individual player libraries.
• To adhere to the Coaches Code of Conduct
• To develop and maintain a professional relationship with the players within the Youth Development Phase.
• Support the Head of Coaching with our in-house staff education initiatives.
• Complete CPD (Continuous Professional Development) to maintain coaching qualifications.
• To maintain FA/FAW Licensed Coaches Club membership criteria.
• To contribute to the assessment of trialists at both training and games and feedback to the Head of Recruitment.
• Carry out any other reasonable management requests.

Qualifications

Essential

• UEFA A Licence
• FA Advanced Youth Award
• DBS check undertaken

Desirable

• UEFA Pro Licence
• Degree in Sports Coaching or related subject

Personal Qualities

• Proactive mentality.
• Thinks ahead with a “can do” attitude.
• Generates innovative ideas.
• Works well in a cognitively diverse performance department.
• Loyal and committed.
• Ability to adapt quickly.
• Strong team ethos.
• Takes pride in ensuring a high quality of work.
• Highly organised and able to manage multiple tasks.
• High importance on self-development.
• High level of confidentiality.
• Willingness to learn.
• Ability to work unsupervised.