1. The Department
Our Girls Academy Department has demonstrated that we provide the highest level of quality coaching, education, training and facilities for our youth football provision. In order to deliver our ambitious plans for nurturing, encouraging and developing talent at this level, we have an exciting opportunity available for self-motivated and proactive individual to join our Youth Development Phase (ages 12 – 16) Coaching team.
2. The Role
Working within the phase specific programme, you will assist with the development of an allocated age group which will include planning, preparing, organising, managing, and evaluating all training sessions.
As an Academy coach, you will provide feedback to parents and players and attend information evenings as necessary. You will assist with Analysis staff to ensure that recordings of games and footage feedback sessions take place on a regular basis, and work closely with Medical and Sport Science staff in the management of injuries and Sports Science testing.
3. The Person
The successful candidate will need the following qualifications:
· Minimum UEFA B Licence required for Youth Development Phase
· FA Advanced Youth Award Level 1 and 2 (Any UEFA Licences completed after 2016 include FA Youth Award)
The FA Basic First Aid for Sport (BFAS) qualification and FA Safeguarding Children Workshop certificate are desirable, however the Club can support candidates in gaining these qualifications.
You will need to have demonstrable experience of planning, delivering and monitoring football programmes and working with children. Knowledge of the Female Player Pathway and grassroots football in and around Birmingham 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
Right to Close Vacancy Posting Early
The Club reserves the right to close any advertised vacancies earlier than the advertised closing date if sufficient applications have been received.
Equality Statement
Aston Villa Football Club celebrates the diversity of its Club and embrace equal opportunities for all. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and fully support The FAs Football Leadership Diversity Code.
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
