Assistant Coach - U21's

U21 Assistant Coach

Permanent

Newcastle Upon Tyne

Competitive Salary

We are the heartbeat of the city. Come and be a part of a long and proud history where we strive to be the best in everything we do, on and off the pitch. Bringing the people and communities together, join the Newcastle United Family, as we embark on the next steps of our exciting journey.

About the role

We’re looking for an experienced, forward thinking coach to assist the Player Development Coach (Lead U21) with the day-to-day supervision of the U21 squad (including multidisciplinary performance staff) to produce players capable of making the transition to first team football, primarily at NUFC.

Working in conjunction with the conjunction with the Lead U21 Coach, Assistant Player Development Coach will implement the Academy and Club playing philosophy, ensuring the Club’s principles and style of play are adhered to and that clear and consistent messages are communicated at all times.

The role will also have responsibility for collaboratively implementing and reviewing the Academy coaching curriculum ensuring it fits with the Academy playing and coaching philosophies, that it is phase specific, caters for individual needs, and takes into account modern trends within the game.

Taking a truly collaborative approach to support the Lead Player Development Coach the role will assist with monthly player review meetings, discussing learning plans and player progress against their process, performance and outcome goals.

Your impact

You will have significant experience of experience of working with players within the professional game and a good understanding of EPPP and the audit process.

You will hold The Football Association (FA) Advanced Coaching Licence (UEFA ‘A’), FA Advanced Youth Award, FA Safeguarding Certificate, FA Basic First Aid for Sport and professional membership of FA Licenced Coaches Club.

Experience of working with players within the professional game at first team and/or U18 and U21 level would be a distinct advantage, as would possession of FA Professional Coaching Licence (UEFA Pro.) and a mentoring/personal coaching qualification.

About the team

Working within our Academy Coaching and Development Team who are passionate about support player development and committed to producing players capable of making the transition to first team football.

Why choose us?

We’ve got a range of great benefits and rewards, from flexible ways of working, participation in our non-contractual employee bonus scheme, NUFC life assurance, free parking, discount at Shearers Bar and the Club Shop, Helping Hand – where you can access free GP appointments, Wellbeing Resources, Legal and Financial Support, pension contribution, free lunch and the best part, free tea and coffee. In addition, we run a salary sacrifice scheme which includes, tech, car, cycle to work and many more.

United As One

We’re committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and believe in equal opportunities for all. We recognise that the diversity of our people is one of our greatest strengths. We work together to reflect the communities we serve and to maintain an inclusive environment in which everyone can be their authentic self and is enabled to achieve their full potential.

Safeguarding

We’re committed to being a place where everyone is safe, heard, valued and able to thrive so we place high value on the safeguarding and welfare of everyone we engage with.