Coach (Youth Development Phase - Boys Academy)

1. The Department

Our Boys Academy Department has been awarded the prestigious category one status accolade, demonstrating that we provide the highest level of quality coaching, education, training and facilities for our youth football provision ensuring that we nurture, encourage and develop talent.

For the Club to continue to make progress on and off the pitch, our Boys Academy Department are seeking a passionate and proactive Coach to join our players on their journey of development within our Youth Development Phase. This is a great opportunity to work with some of the best young talent in the country in a Champions League Football Club.

2. The Role

The role will work within the Youth Development Phase specific programme, assisting with the development of the 15-16 age groups which will include planning, preparing, organising, managing and evaluating all training sessions ensuring it aligns to the Academy Performance Plan.

As a Boys Academy Coach, you will provide feedback to parents and players and attend information evenings as necessary. You will assist the Performance Analysis Team to ensure that recordings of games and footage feedback sessions take place on a regular basis, and work collaboratively with Medical and Sport Science staff in the management of injuries and sports science testing.

3. The Person

We are looking for a personable, forward-thinking and experienced coaching professional with a desire to help our players fulfil their full potential.

The successful candidate will be qualified to at least UEFA B Licence and FA Youth Award level. You will need a current FA Emergency First Aid in Football (EMFAIF) qualification and have demonstrable experience of planning, delivery and monitoring of elite football programmes. The successful candidate will need to have previously worked with elite young players and be able to communicate in a clear and concise way. You will also need to be a confident user of technology platforms utilised for planning, delivery, and reflection.

A UEFA A Licence, FA Advanced Youth Award qualifications and professional football playing experience are desirable. Experience of working within an EPPP Academy with an understanding of EPPP rules and regulations would also be beneficial.

As part of your application, please ensure you upload your CV and Cover Letter.

For further information, the Role Profile and to apply please go to careers.avfc.co.uk/jobs

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Equality Statement

Aston Villa Football Club celebrates diversity and embraces equal opportunities for all.

We welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, race, disability, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, sex and religion or belief.

Safeguarding Statement

Aston Villa Football Club is fully committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk across our Club. As such, we adhere to Safer Recruitment processes and for some roles a satisfactory enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure & Barring Service may be required prior to starting in a role at the Club. For more information, please seeAston Villa Football Club | The official club website | AVFC - Safeguarding