Assistant Lead Foundation Phase Coach

Barnsley Football Club; West Bromwich; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

West Bromwich Albion Football Club is seeking an Assistant Lead Foundation Phase Coach to enhance the coaching team's effectiveness. The role focuses on developing young players through tailored coaching methods, collaborating with experienced coaching staff to foster an enriching football environment. Candidates must possess crucial coaching qualifications and a passion for youth development.

Qualifications

• FA Advanced Youth Award and UEFA B License are essential.
• Experience coaching U9-U12 players in an Academy.
• Must have enhanced FA DBS and safeguarding certification.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver 9-12 Coaching programme.
• Support player development and progression into Youth Development.
• Collaborate with other coaches to provide diverse player experiences.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Team player

Proficiency in computer skills

Education

FA Advanced Youth Award

UEFA B License

Job description

Here at West Bromwich Albion Football Club, we have exciting opportunities to join our coaching team as an Assistant Lead Foundation Phase Coach.

The main purpose of this role is to work as part of a team in the design and delivery of the 9-12 Coaching programme, working alongside the Lead Foundation Phase coach, Academy Manager, and Head of Coaching. The role involves taking a holistic approach to improve the development of 9-12 year old players and to support their progression into the Youth Development programme. The coach will collaborate with the Lead Foundation Phase coach, Academy Manager, Head of Coaching, and other Development Phase Coaches to deliver the programme and individual learning outcomes, providing diverse experiences for players in their formative years.

About The Candidate

Person Specification

• FA Advanced Youth Award
• UEFA B License (working towards UEFA A license). Candidates will not be considered without these qualifications.
• Hold an enhanced FA DBS
• Previous experience coaching U9-U12 players in an Academy environment
• Member of the FA Licensed Coaches Club
• Safeguarding Children certification
• Proficiency in computer skills, including data collection with PMA
• Highly organized and methodical workload management
• Confidential, diplomatic, and professional
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Full driving license
• Right to work in the UK
• A positive attitude towards Information Technology
• Outstanding communication skills and personality
• Personal commitment to continuous professional development
• Team player
• Open-minded and receptive to new practices
• Highly motivated with a passion for elite football
• Personal integrity, trustworthiness, and respectfulness

About The Club

Equality and Diversity

West Bromwich Albion FC is an equal opportunities employer, committed to fairness and opposing all forms of unlawful discrimination. We encourage applications from qualified candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. We also welcome applications from members of the armed forces family.

Safer Recruitment

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults at risk. All staff and volunteers must share this commitment. Employment will be contingent upon rigorous pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced DBS, references, proof of qualifications, identity, and right to work in the UK, carried out prior to starting the role.