Academy Coaching Placement

Location: The County Ground, with the abilities to travel to other training facilities

Reports to: Academy Head of Coach Development & Academy Head of Player Development

Placement (various lengths based on course)

Observe and gain experience in an Academy coaching department

Undertake self-development to ensure knowledge in relation to all aspects of your role is up-to-date and forward-thinking:

• Complete FA CPD as required to keep your FAN/Licence up to date
• Complete club CPD and qualifications as part of your ongoing development action plan

• Gain an understanding of the Academy's coaching curriculum, playing and coaching philosophy.
• Training session observation (planning, delivery and feedback)
  • Provide support with session preparation

• Fixture observation (planning, delivery and feedback)
  • Provide support with fixture preparation

• Gain an understanding of the Academy’s practice design methodology that allows players to practice their IDP’s

• Provide regular updates to the cell lead/phase lead to support the review process

Such other duties as may be appropriate to achieve the objectives of the post and to assist the Academy Director.

• Currently studying a coaching or sports degree
• UEFA C Coaching Licence (D)
• Safeguarding and Protecting Children (D)

Minimum 1 years of experience in one or more of the following roles:

• Football coaching (grassroots/school)

Knowledge and/or experience of at least 1 of the following:

• Currently studying a coaching or sports degree

Have ICT experience of FIP, excel, word and any other software as required in order to carry out the duties required for the job.

• Have a flexible attitude to work
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
• Have a polite and courteous manner
• Be organised and have good time management skills
• The ability to meet stringent deadlines
• Be able to adapt to different and changing situations
• Have the drive and enthusiasm to set high standards and achieve company objectives
• Have a personable approach

To have due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and to follow the child protection procedures adopted by the FA and the club.