Academy Casual Coach

Forest Green Rovers Football Club; Nailsworth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a pioneering football club as a part-time coach, responsible for developing young players. You will plan training programs, set individual learning plans, and conduct performance reviews. This role is perfect for individuals with a UEFA B Licence or higher and experience in a professional football academy. Be part of a team dedicated to innovation and sustainability in sport.

Qualifications

• UEFA B Licence or higher required.
• Experience in a professional football academy is essential.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver training programmes for players.
• Conduct performance reviews as per Youth Development rules.

Skills

Understanding of the academy audit process

Experience working within a professional football academy

Education

UEFA B Licence

FA Youth Award

UEFA A Licence

FA Advanced Youth Award

FA Goalkeeping B Licence

Tools

HUDL

FIP systems

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This is a part-time role responsible for developing players in a specific age group.

Core Responsibilities

1. Plan and deliver training programmes for all players in the age group according to the Academy coaching curriculum.
2. Set Individual Learning Plans (ILPs) for all players and provide opportunities for development.
3. Log all coaching sessions and game minutes for players in the FIP system.
4. Conduct performance reviews for all players in the age group as per Youth Development (YD) rules.
5. Attend internal meetings, and participate in internal and external Continuing Professional Development (CPD) events as requested.

About You

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• UEFA B Licence or higher
• FA Youth Award
• Understanding of the academy audit process, HUDL, and FIP systems
• Enhanced DBS clearance
• UEFA A Licence
• FA Advanced Youth Award
• FA Goalkeeping B Licence
• Minibus Licence
• Experience working within a professional football academy

About Us

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to treating everyone fairly and with respect, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion and belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

FGR is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable people. We support staff development in this area. As the world’s first vegan football club, we aim to build a sustainable future and push the boundaries of sport and beyond. Established in 1889, we are one of the oldest football clubs in the world, with a passionate, global fanbase. We value courage, tenacity, ambition, community dedication, and independent thought in our team members.

Join us in changing the game.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Other
• Job function: Other

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