Academy Part Time Youth Development Phase Coach

Colchester United; Tiptree; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional football club in Tiptree is looking for part-time academy coaches to develop youth players in their Academy. Responsibilities include delivering coaching sessions, overseeing matchday duties, and contributing to players' individual development plans. Candidates must hold a UFEA B coaching award and have a passion for working with young people. Competitive pay of £30 per session and £40 per game is offered.

Qualifications

• UFEA B coaching award is essential; ‘A’ Licence is desirable.
• FA Safeguarding certification required.
• DBS check is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-level coaching sessions for YDP players.
• Assist on Individual Learning Plans for YDP players.
• Ensure PMA and other player records are kept up to date.

Skills

Good communication skills

Passion for working with young people

Hard working

Education

UFEA B coaching award

Advanced Youth Award

Job description

Job Description

Colchester United Football Club are seeking a number of part time academy coaches to work within our exciting and progressive Category 2 Academy. The role will develop players in the Youth Development Phase (YDP) age groups, to ensure continual individual player development and ensure our coaching programme follows the Academy Performance Plan (APP).

Key Responsibilities:

• Delivery of high-level coaching sessions for YDP players.
• Delivery of matchday duties for YDP matchdays.
• Assist on Individual Leaning Plans for the YDP players.
• Input on MDT within the YDP programme.
• Input on the retain and release process for YDP players
• Ensure PMA and other player records are kept up to date for YDP players.

Requirements:

• UFEA B coaching award Essential / ‘A’ Licence Desirable
• Advanced Youth Award Desirable
• EFAiF
• FA Safeguarding
• DBS check

Person Specification:

• Hard working
• Clean drivinglicense
• Good communication skills
• Passion for working with young people

Salary: £30 per session. £40 per game.

All staff must be aware of all safeguarding and equity and diversity issues, along with all academy and club policies, rules and regulations. We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and dynamic working environment by building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.