JOB PURPOSE
The purpose of the role is to be responsible for the upskilling / continued education of all Academy coaching staff in accordance with the Coach Competency Framework (CCF).
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Health & Safety:
Head of Department/ Line Manager requirements:
MAIN JOB REQUIREMENTS AND PERSON SPECIFICATION
Education/Qualifications/Training:
Essentials
- UEFA A Licence (Level 4).
- The FA Advanced Youth Award.
- Extensive experience of coaching and/or coach development in an elite setting - A high level of knowledge of the Academy FiP system.
- Member of the FA Licensed Coaches Club.
- Valid FA Safeguarding Children Certificate.
- Valid Emergency First Aid in Football (EFAIF) Certificate.
- Hold an enhanced DBS check.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
Desirables
- UEFA Pro Licence.
- MIDAS minibus driving license.
- MSC Sport Coaching / Pedagogy.
- The FA Developing the Developers.
- The FA Licensed Tutor Status.
Specific Experience:
- Proven experience of leading a team / managing a department.
- To attend and commit fully to the EHOC Development Programme.
- Committed, enthusiastic and passionate about the development of coaches in all three phases of the Academy (FP, YDP, and PDP).
- Ability to work as part of a team as well as using one’s own initiative in developing coaching staff.
- Build relationships throughout the Academy and broader areas of the club.
- An understanding of a range of teaching / learning styles to optimise the development of young players / coaches.
- Able to communicate effectively with players, parents and fellow staff members at all levels.
Abilities/Skills/Knowledge:
- Must be pro-active, motivated, organised, responsible and able to work independently as well as in a team.
- Strong IT skills with the ability to use e-mail, word and video technology to a high standard.
- Able to adapt to the demands of the job and needs of the players / coaches.
- Undertake self-development to ensure knowledge in relation to all aspects of coaching and coach development is up-to-date and forward thinking.
- Willing to follow and promote the culture and philosophy of the football club. o Focused on achieving Club, departmental and individual success.
- Be an ambassador for the Club presenting the Club in a positive image at all times.
Additional Information:
SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT
The Club is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Club has systems in place to ensure that the welfare of vulnerable groups is dealt with appropriately and sensitively. Everyone working at the Club has a duty of care to safeguard the welfare of children and young people by creating an environment that protects them from harm. Our standards of practice ensure all staff are fully aware and understand their responsibilities under safeguarding legislation and statutory guidance. The Club ensures that all staff that have a direct responsibility for children, young people or vulnerable adults, have been subject to the most stringent of recruitment practices which include Criminal Record Checks and reference checks. These staff are alert to signs of abuse or maltreatment and will refer concerns to the relevant Designated Safeguarding Officers using the agreed safeguarding procedures.
EQUALITY STATEMENT
The individual must at all times, carry out their duties with due regard to the Clubs policies and procedures and in particular the Club’s Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy. The individual must ensure a positive commitment towards equality and diversity by treating others fairly and not committing any form of direct or indirect discrimination, victimisation, or harassment of any description and to promote positive working relationships between all internal and external stakeholders. The individual must contribute to encouraging equality and respecting diversity by embedding such values in the workplace and challenging inappropriate behaviour and processes.