AWFC Academy Technical Coach (Casual)

Arsenal Football Club; Hadley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading football club is seeking Academy Technical Coaches on a casual basis to deliver innovative coaching programs for players aged 7-16. Responsibilities include planning sessions, overseeing matches, and collaborating with other coaches. Candidates should be working towards UEFA B / FA Level 3, possess relevant youth coaching experience, and have knowledge of safeguarding practices.

Qualifications

• Experience of coaching youth academy players (7-16yrs).
• Knowledge of child protection issues and current FA Safeguarding workshop.
• Ability to travel independently.

Responsibilities

• Planning, delivering, and reviewing a holistic coaching programme.
• Ensuring high standards of coach delivery.
• Assisting match day management and liaising with support teams.

Skills

Coaching youth academy players

Motivating others

Excellent organisational skills

Building rapport with players

Communication skills

Education

Working towards UEFA B / FA Level 3

FA Youth Award

Current FA Licensed Coaches Club Member

FA Emergency Aid Qualification

Job description

Overview

The Role We are looking for Academy Technical Coaches on a casual basis for Arsenal Women Football Club. The roles are responsible for delivering an effective coaching programme for players aged 7-16 years old in the Girls Youth Academy and will support the development of the players through innovative planning, delivery and management of training sessions and match days.

Responsibilities

• Planning, delivering, and reviewing a holistic coaching programme in line with the Academy Technical Programme for goalkeepers and/or outfield players
• Ensuring high standards of coach delivery to support the LTPD of all players within the age group
• Working closely with other age group coaches to deliver appropriate individual training programmes
• Attending all matches and assisting match day management of all fixtures against boys grassroots/academy teams as well as other PGAs, both home and away
• Liaising with a multi-disciplinary support team (e.g. Medical, Physical Performance, Education, Sports Psychology & Talent ID) when planning and delivering coaching sessions and matches
• Ensuring all relevant information is recorded fully using appropriate club processes
• Conducting performance reviews, in line with the requirements of our club, and delivering feedback to players and parents both formally in meetings, and informally as required
• Ensuring safeguarding requirements as outlined in the Safeguarding Policy and complying with its requirements to safeguard and protect the welfare of children and vulnerable adults

Qualifications

• Working towards UEFA B / FA Level 3 (Block 1 essential)
• FA Youth Award
• Current FA Licensed Coaches Club Member
• Up to date FA Emergency Aid Qualification - FA Basic First Aid for Sport Qualification (BFAS) or FA Level 2 Emergency
• First Aid in Football (EFAiF)
• Knowledge and understanding of child protection issues including holding a current FA Safeguarding Children Workshop certificate
• An accepted FA Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Disclosure (previously known as an FA CRB Disclosure)
• Experience of coaching youth academy players (7-16yrs)
• Experience of mentoring and developing other coaches
• Understanding of the FA Women's and Girls player pathway
• An understanding and implications of Long Term Player Development
• Ability to travel independently
• Knowledge of the standard of players required at Arsenal Women FC and an understanding and knowledge of the overall Women's Talent Pathway in England
• An understanding and implications of Long Term Player Development and how to develop young players
• Able to work as part of a coaching team and the ability to motivate others
• Able to build a strong rapport with the players in the age range
• Ability to set realistic goals for players within the age groups
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Motivated and driven individual
• Commitment and passion for the game
• A dynamic, confident communicator (verbal, written) whilst able to adapt style and approach as and when required