Our Values are simply the things that are most important to us and will be demonstrated through the way in which we behave in achieving our business objectives. Our people are at the centre of the delivery of our Club Values.
The positions purpose is to support the delivery of the Foundation Phase coaching programme in line with the Academy Performance Plan, specifically supporting the individual development of Academy players in line with agreed goals. Further, to develop and support the Academy Performance Plan, contributing towards the on-going evolution of the Academy Technical Plan.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
COACHING
• Contribute to the delivery of the Season Plan Foundation Phase age groups, shaping the player
development programme in line with individual player and group needs.
• Lead coaching sessions that align and integrate Season Plan commitments & players Individual
Learning Plans (ILPs) to wider Academy and Club approaches and Values.
• Support the age group Head Coach with the delivery of the Foundation Phase Games Programme in
line with the Season Plan, to ensure teams and players compete and develop appropriately through
these experiences.
• Contribute to the weekly Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) conversations, shaping player development
strategies that integrate disciplines towards agreed goals.
• Plan, upload/record and reflect systematically on all coaching activity.
• Develop an awareness of the broader Foundation Phase programme in support of a clear FFC
approach and identity in this part of the pathway.
• Support the delivery of training and games to other Academy groups, in order to share ideas and
approaches, and cover coaching colleagues, as required.
PLAYER & PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT
Our Guiding Principles
Pioneers. Confident Custodians. Action Orientated. Open & Inclusive. Service Excellence.
• Where necessary assist the Head Coach with frequent, consistent and supportive communication to
Academy players and their families, to support understanding of the programme and transitions
through the FP.
• Oversee the implementation of the Academy Code of Expectations for Academy players and staff.
• Oversee the implementation of all Club policies that relate to Foundation Phase age groups.
• Support the delivery of player reviews, iteratively contributing to an on-going, continuous process
of support for each individual player.
• Support the completion of ILPs for Academy players in collaboration with other disciplines and
stakeholders.
• Manage on-going reflection processes (of players and staff) in a way that contributes to on-going
learning and development.
• Work with the Talent Identification and Recruitment team to provide suitable feedback to any
players that trial with the Academy.
• Support Succession Planning processes within the Academy to help the Club to retain individuals
who have high potential.
INSIGHTS
• Where possible, review match and training footage to share with staff and players to support
learning and development.
• Align video to team and individual commitments, supporting team and individual player
development over time.
• Reflect on and develop personal coaching behaviours, reviewing coaching footage on a consistent
basis to inform coach development goals.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
We are committed to supporting an environment where all staff have a personal responsibility to uphold the
Club’s Equal Opportunities Policy by treating fellow employees, prospective employees, casual workers,
prospective casual workers, players, prospective players and customers fairly and impartially.
SAFEGUARDING
Fulham Football Club acknowledges that everyone has a responsibility for the wellbeing and safety of children,
young people and adults at risk who are under the Club’s care or utilising the Club’s facilities.
As part of Fulham Football Club’s commitment to providing a safe environment for children and adults at risk
the Club requires all staff in child, young person and ‘adult at risk’ facing roles:
• To be clear about the club’s responsibilities when running activities for these groups;
• Will have read and understood the suite of safeguarding policies including safeguarding children
policy, adults at risk policy, anti-bullying policy, whistleblowing and equality policy;
• Understand and promote staff and players code of conduct;
• Will understand how to refer a concern;
• To be consistent role models;
• To complete the Fulham safer Working Practice Workshop as part of induction and the FA Safeguarding
Children workshop; and
• To monitor repeated incidents of poor behaviour and liaise with their DSO or Head of Safeguarding.
It is a requirement of the role that you hold and continue to hold throughout the entirety of your employment, such up-to-date credentials, permissions, documents, licenses, certificates and/or other similar documents, as are necessary for you to live and work in the United Kingdom and perform your role in accordance with the applicable rules, regulations, orders and guidance of FIFA, UEFA, the Football Association, the Premier League, the Football League, the Youth Development Rules, the Elite Player Performance Plan requirements (the “Governing Bodies”). For the avoidance of doubt, it is your responsibility to ensure that you hold such permissions, documents, licences or certificates, which may (depending on the precise scope of your role from time to time) include coaching badges, academic or professional qualifications, first aid certificates, health and safety certificates, safeguarding certificates and/or CPD records. Further, it is also your responsibility to ensure that you attend such training (whether internal or external) as may be required from time to time under the applicable rules, regulations, orders and guidance of the Governing Bodies, or as the Club otherwise deems appropriate
