Academy Age Group Coach (Casual)

Barnsley Football Club; Coventry; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established football club is seeking a dedicated Academy Age Group Coach to enhance its Youth Development Phase. This role involves delivering the Academy syllabus, fostering player development, and collaborating with a passionate coaching team. The club values respect, development, and resilience, ensuring a supportive environment for both players and staff. With access to ongoing professional development and a commitment to safeguarding, this is a fantastic opportunity for a committed individual to make a significant impact within a prestigious Academy setting.

Benefits

Personal Staff Development Plan

Access to CPD Opportunities

Support from Academy Head of Coaching

Qualifications

• Experience working in Academy Football.
• Commitment to player development and team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the Academy syllabus and support individual player development.
• Work closely with Lead Coaches in planning and reviewing training sessions.

Skills

Coaching

Player Development

Team Collaboration

Education

UEFA B Licence

FA Youth Award

FA Advanced Youth Award

Tools

PMA System

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and determined Academy Age Group Coach to join our amazing team here at Coventry Football Club.

The Club has gone through an exciting period of change and investment, which makes it an exciting time to join our team and become part of our journey

Coventry City Academy is looking to continue to develop its Academy coaching program by recruiting a new Age Group Coach in the Youth Development Phase (Under 13’s to Under 16’s) andperform a key role within our prestigious Academy.

About The Candidate

What are we looking for and Role Requirements

Coventry City Academy operates under the values of Respect, Development and Resilience. These traits are encouraged in all players and staff members, and the successful applicant will show a willingness to embrace these daily.

The successful applicant will be a reliable, committed individual who will be responsible for the delivery of the Coventry City Academy syllabus and individual player development on a weekly basis, as well as working with the team in the Sunday Academy games program.

Joining an established coaching team, they will work closely with Lead Youth Development Phase Coaches in the planning and reviewing of training sessions, using the PMA system to log information and provide written player feedback and ensure all players are supported working towards their individual learning plan.

The successful applicant will receive a personal staff development plan to support their own learning, have access to a range of formal CPD opportunities throughout the season and provided with support on their coaching from the club’s Academy Head of Coaching.

Qualifications :

UEFA B Licence

FA Youth Award

EFAiF First Qualification (Can be completed prior to starting)

Experience working in Academy Football

FA Advanced Youth Award

All CCFC Academy staff must complete an enhanced DBS Check.

About The Club

Coventry City Academy operates under the values of Respect, Development and Resilience. These traits are encouraged in all players and staff members, and the successful applicant will show a willingness to embrace these daily.

Coventry City FC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk. We are committed to safer recruitment throughout the company. This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Coventry City FC is committed to ensuring everyone is respected, celebrated, and empowered for who they are and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marital / civil partnership status, pregnancy / maternity leave, race, religion/belief or sexual orientation. We are dedicated to ensuring our Club is inclusive and have equitable processes as such we operate a blind recruitment process.