Casual Academy Coach – Youth Development & Training

EFL

Grimsby

On-site

GBP 17,000 - 30,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Grimsby Town Football Club is seeking Casual Coaches to work across Foundation and Youth Development Phase age groups. You will deliver the academy coaching syllabus, complete weekly session plans and player reviews, and maintain Kitman Labs records.

The role involves liaising with phase leadership, attending staff meetings, and upholding safeguarding and youth development guidelines. Candidates should hold UEFA C with progress toward UEFA B, FA Youth Award, safeguarding certification, and

Qualifications

Strong Leadership and Management Skills
Excellent Communication Skills
Experience working with the Kitman Labs System
A working knowledge and understanding of professional football
Experience in talent identification and recruitment of players
An understanding of Sports Science and medicine
Competence in all MS Office packages with experience of recording and reporting information
Experience in talent identification and recruitment of players
Experience of dealing with minors and an excellent understanding of Child Protection and Safeguarding procedures including the relevant clearances
An understanding of the EFL Youth Development rules and regulations
Previous experience of management within an Elite Sports Environment
A comprehensive understanding of the Elite Player Performance Plan (EPPP)
Full clean driving license

Responsibilities

Deliver the age specific Academy coaching syllabus to the age group as per the Academy timetable
Complete weekly session plans and individual player reviews and assessments and upload to Kitman Labs
Coach and manage a Youth Development Phase age group in the scheduled Academy games programme
Complete all administrative requirements for the respective age group, inputting all data on Kitman Labs in a timely manner
Attend and play an active role in regular staff meetings, for both the phase and whole Academy
Maintain appropriate levels of individual CPD as outlined within the Youth Development Rules
Liaise with the Youth Development Phase age group players' parents/carers with regards to player development and progress
Ensure awareness and implementation of best practice policies and guidelines
Show clear evidence of planning and evaluating age group training sessions and player development
Ensure that all relevant Kitman Labs administration is kept up to date for the age group
Provide players within the age group Individual Learning Plans (IDP's)
Ensure age group, player assessments & evaluations are up to date and complete on Kitman Labs
Develop and maintain positive relationships with grassroots teams, managers, coaches and other such officials
Provide players with clear, concise and appropriate match day objectives for every age group game
Provide weekly reports on matches and individual performance and progress within the age group
Contribute to an Academy best practice session plan library
Provide player objectives, ensuring they are available and visible before every session and match
Ensure 6 weekly reviews, half and yearly assessments are compiled and delivered in a timely manner
Ensure match day objectives are completed and visible for all age group players for all age group games
Prepared to do any other duties, as required to further the development of the Club and Academy