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26 Aug 2024

Pre-Academy Regional Centre Coach

🇬🇧 Sheffield, UK
Part Time
0+ years exp.
Contract Type: Permanent, Part Time
Location: Sheffield United Pre-Academy Centres
Line Manager: Head of Pre-Academy Recruitment
Rate of Pay: Up to £3,120 per annum - Dependent on Qualification
Hours: 4 hrs per week
Job Reference: AC082024-PARCC


Sheffield United Football Club is seeking two talented coaches to join our Pre-Academy Development Centre. The ideal candidates will possess a deep passion for player development and have a proven track record of identifying and nurturing young talent. Strong reporting skills are essential for accurately monitoring player progress and providing valuable insights to the wider recruitment team.


Schedule:

  • Mondays at either Dronfield or Thorncliffe - 2hrs per week
  • Thursdays at either Handsworth or 5core (Huddersfield) - 2hrs per week


Role Responsibilities:

  • Plan and deliver high quality coaching sessions to the players within the Pre-Academy Structure.
  • Complete assessments and reviews of players in the system as directed by the Centre Coordinator.
  • Establish and maintain a comprehensive and up-to date record of the progress of players within the Pre-Academy Centre ensuring this information is kept up to date throughout the course of their time with the Pre-Academy centre and treated confidentially.
  • Implement the Club's coaching philosophy into player assessments, demonstrating the key principles and expectations within individual player reports.
  • Demonstrate a holistic understanding of Pre-academy's contribution to the overall Academy structure and recruitment and selection process.
  • Attend CPD events as directed by the Head of Local Recruitment.
  • Attend Zone meetings as directed by the Centre Coordinator.


Club Wide Responsibilities:

  • To adhere to all Sheffield United Football Club's Safeguarding Policies and Procedures to foster an environment which protects from harm those defined as children and adults at risk.
  • To report any concerns of a Safeguarding nature to the relevant parties and remain fully compliant with any applicable Safeguarding checks and due diligence and recognise your responsibility to the Club's Safeguarding agenda.
  • To report any concerns of discrimination to the relevant parties and promote a welcoming and inclusive club environment for all.
  • To adhere to the Club's Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policies, supporting the Club to create an environment which is inclusive and all-encompassing.
  • Any other reasonable requests as directed by management.


Essential Criteria for the Role:

  • Completion of UEFA C License
  • FA Safeguarding Children certification
  • FA Emergency First Aid in Football certification
  • An enhanced criminal record check through the Disclosure and Barring Service


Desirable Criteria for the Role:

  • To hold the UEFA B License/ UEFA B Goalkeeping License.
  • FA Talent ID Level 1 and/or Level 2 certification
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