Casual Academy Coach

Barnsley Football Club; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Rotherham United is seeking a dedicated academy coach to lead a specific age group, delivering innovative sessions aligned with the club philosophy and syllabus.

You will maintain training and match records, contribute to CPD, and play a pivotal role in talent identification and the trialist process, while adhering to safeguarding and EFL regulations. The role requires a valid UEFA B Licence and FA coaching awards, with willingness to travel and work evenings/weekends.

Qualifications

• Experience with elite players or youth development.
• Experience in talent identification and recruitment.
• Awareness of academy audit processes.
• Ability to plan coaching syllabi and ILPs for academy players.

Responsibilities

• Coach a specific age group within the academy per the philosophy and syllabus.
• Deliver effective session plans aligned with club strategy.
• Maintain accurate training and match records and identify intervention needs.
• Attend and contribute to CPD and staff training.
• Drive trialist process and recruitment activities.
• Manage signings/releases in line with EFL rules and deadlines.
• Promote club culture and safeguarding standards.
• Carry out other duties as directed by the Academy Manager.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Child protection awareness

Elite youth coaching

Communication across stakeholders

Education

UEFA B License

FA Youth Award

First Aid (BFAS)

FA DBS & Safeguarding

FA Coach License

Tools

PMA system

Job description

• To coach a specific age group within the academy according to the academy philosophy and syllabus.
• To deliver effective and innovative session plans in line with club philosophy
• To maintain accurate records of training and match outcomes and identify individuals that may need intervention plans.
• To attend and contribute to the departments in service training program

Key Responsibilities

• Drive the trialist process once it has been agreed a player is to enter on trial.
• Take an energetic, purposeful, and measurable approach to player recruitment.
• Manage and drive player signings and releases appropriately and professionally as well as presenting all retain/release information to the Academy manager and Academy Secretary as required and in line with EFL rules and deadlines.
• Continually challenge and look to enhance the academy environment through new ideas.
• Support the culture, and represent the club in the best possible light at all times.
• Attend and contribute (when required) to all CPD as instructed by the Head of Coaching.
• Adheres to the club Code of Conduct at all times and understand and adheres to the Club’s safeguarding procedures.
• Carry out any other duties as directed by the Academy Manager and Head ofCoaching.

About The Candidate

Person Specification

Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate to all stakeholders ona variety of levels

Strong organisational skills demonstrating experience of managing large and varies workloads and tasks whilst maintaining attention to detail

Can show an excellent understanding of child protection, and exemplify the standards of behaviour and codes of conduct required within the Academy

Experience of working full time in an academy environment

Experience in talent identification and recruitment of players

• Experience of the academy audit process

Personal Qualities

Committed to working to and promoting the philosophy of the football club and to promoting and displaying high standards of excellence in maintaining a positivelearning environment

Show a clear ‘Growth Mindset’ and capability and comfortability of being able to challenge and be challenged to deliver an elite programme in a high pressured environment with high levels of accountability

Highly motivated, enthusiastic, and ambitious in the development of a positive and progressive elite learning environment

• Is receptive to feedback about own behaviour, strengths and areas for improvement
  

Must hold a valid driver’s licence and be able to travel extensively, as required

Ability and willingness to work outside normal hours, including evenings andweekends, often with short notice

Essential Qualifications

• UEFA B License
• FA Youth Award
• Basic First Aid in Football (BFAS) or Emergency First Aid
• Up to date FA DBS and Safeguarding Certificate
• Fully Licensed FA Coach

Desirable Qualifications

• UEFA A License (or currently working towards)
• FA Advanced Youth Award (or currently working towards and specific to that phase)
• Educated to degree level in a related subject
• Emergency First Aid in Football Level 2 (EFAIF)
• FA Talent ID Qualification

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

• A minimum of 2 years working with elite players or within professional football (preferably in the youth development phase)

Able to demonstrate a high level of coaching ability working with individuals, unitsand teams.

Able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of FA and Premier LeagueEPPP rules regarding Academies

Experience of using the PMA system

Experience of planning a coaching syllabus and ILP’s to meet the needs of playersin an academy or other elite football environment

IT literacy and proficiency in creating presentations, writing reports and emails

Show a track record of communicating and working with, motivating, and inspiring

About The Club

Diversity and Safeguarding

The post holder’s duties must be carried out in compliance with the Club’s Equal Opportunities Policy, with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and subsequent Health and Safety Legislation.

Rotherham United is an equal opportunities employer and all applicants for employment will be regarded equally and will be given equal opportunities irrespective of sex, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin.

Rotherham United is committed to the Safeguarding and Welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk of harm and requires all staff, volunteers and others associated with the Club to share and endorse this commitment.

Diversity and Safeguarding

The post holder’s duties must be carried out in compliance with the Club’s Equal Opportunities Policy, with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and subsequent Health and Safety Legislation.

Rotherham United is an equal opportunities employer and all applicants for employment will be regarded equally and will be given equal opportunities irrespective of sex, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin.

Rotherham United is committed to the Safeguarding and Welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk of harm and requires all staff, volunteers and others associated with the Club to share and endorse this commitment.

This post will require a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) enhanced Criminal Records Check (CRC) check with a barred list check. The applicant may be required to submit a CRC application if they do not hold an FA CRC Certificate.