Casual Pre-Academy Talent ID Coach

Barnsley Football Club; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Portsmouth Football Club is seeking a Casual Pre-Academy Talent ID Coach to work evenings and weekends, primarily within the Portsmouth area. The role includes coaching and scouting duties, with travel requiring a valid driving licence and mileage reimbursement.

You will plan and deliver sessions per the academy curriculum, support safeguarding, and build relationships with internal and external stakeholders to identify talented players for the academy.

Qualifications

• Coaching and scouting experience with youth players.
• Ability to plan, deliver and review coaching sessions.
• Understanding safeguarding policies and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver training sessions aligned with the academy curriculum.
• Conduct scouting assignments and record outcomes in the academy database.
• Maintain safeguarding, health, and safety standards on site.
• Liaise with coaches and staff; support external stakeholders as needed.

Skills

Coaching

Scouting

Communication

Time management

Flexibility

Education

UEFA C Licence

FA Coaching Level 3 (UEFA B Licence)

FA Youth Award

Emergency First Aid Certificate

Full, Clean Driving Licence

Satisfactory Enhanced DBS Disclosure

Job description

Job Title: Casual Pre-Academy Talent ID Coach

Hours of work: Evening (Monday/Tuesday) and Weekend Work

Location: PFC Training ground (Various locations across Portsmouth)

Reporting to: Lead Phase Scouting Coordinator/ Lead Foundation Phase Coach

Remuneration: £42.75 per scouting assignment, £34 per coaching session, £49.51 per Home-match Session and £63.03 per Away-match session.

Role Summary:

The successful applicant will undertake scouting assignments (predominantly within 30 miles of the Portsmouth area), with most of these being in the evening or at weekends. It is essential that you have a driving licence and regular access to a motor vehicle to undertake this role and travelling expenses will be reimbursed at pre-agreed rates.

The successful applicant will undertake coaching assignments, including midweek sessions and weekend matches. To be responsible and capable of planning, delivering and reviewing coaching sessions in line with the Academy coaching curriculum and coaching strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

Coaching

• Responsible for planning and delivering training sessions that align with the Academy’s coaching curriculum and are representative of the coaching strategy of the development phase
• To gain an understanding of the psych/social and behavioural needs of the players as well as the technical and tactical principles applicable to the age group you are working with.
• To liaise with your fellow coach(s) when planning sessions and either assist or lead sessions as appropriate.
• To be responsible for the safety and welfare of all players, providing full supervision and co-ordination from the moment the players arrive on site until they depart.
• To work with and support with other age groups as and when required.
• Experience of working in a coaching capacity (U7-U8)

Scouting

• Undertake scouting assignments as agreed with the Lead Phase Co-ordinator / Head of Academy Recruitment
• Liaise effectively with the Head of Academy Recruitment to keep them informed on scouting outcomes
• Complete club scouting templates for each scouting assignment and record these on the academy database
• Proactively establish relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Attend scouting meetings and CPD events
• Establish a firm understanding of existing academy players to identify appropriate benchmarks.
• Build relationships with external stakeholders, such as schools, and grassroots clubs.

Safeguarding

• Monitor potential safeguarding risks for children and work with the Academy Safeguarding Officer and the Head of Safeguarding for Portsmouth Football Club to promote safer working practices throughout the Academy.
• Understand the Academy Safeguarding policy, procedures and best practice guidelines. Use this understanding to ensure safer recruitment, safe working practices, appropriate reporting of concerns, and a positive anti-bullying environment.

About The Candidate

Key Requirements:

• Previous coaching/scouting experience with young players
• Ability to plan, deliver, develop and monitor coaching sessions on football.
• Ability to effectively manage player, parent & staff relationships.
• Excellent communicator, both written and verbal, who places high value on attention to detail.
• Enthusiastic and hard-working.
• Willingness to work unsociable hours.
• Flexibility around working hours
• Ability to work independently and with internal and external teams.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Right to work within the UK
• Previous Scouting/coaching experience at a professional academy within the EPPP system
• Track record of identifying and recruiting players for a professional academy within the EPPP system

Qualifications:

• UEFA C Licence
• Emergency First Aid Certificate
• Full, Clean Driving Licence
• Satisfactory Enhanced DBS Disclosure
• FA Coaching Level 3 (UEFA B Licence)
• FA Youth Award

About The Club

We promote an equal, diverse, and inclusive workplace and we are committed to providing the best experience for our colleagues. As a business we aim to be as representative of as many sections of society as possible, and for each colleague to feel respected and able to give of their best every day. We ensure that we treat people the right way, promote respect and believe that making the most of our differences is the key to the success of our business.

We take a robust approach to modern slavery and human trafficking and our organisation is absolutely committed to preventing slavery and human trafficking in our corporate activities, and to ensuring that our supply chains are free from slavery and human trafficking.

Safeguarding
Portsmouth Football Club is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are committed to ensuring that any club related activity will be in a safe environment where children, young people and adults at risk are protected from harm or abuse whilst under our care.

We acknowledge that every child, young person, or adult at risk who plays or participates in football should be able to take part in an enjoyable and safe environment and be protected from poor practice and abuse. Portsmouth Football Club recognises that this is the responsibility of every adult involved in our club.

We must always respect the dignity and spirit of all people, including children, young people and adults at risk. Treat everyone fairly, encourage a supportive and positive environment to promote healthy competition, skill development, fun and achievement. Avoid contact or conduct that may be interpreted or defined as inappropriate.

Health and Safety

Portsmouth Football Club is committed to ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all employees, contractors, visitors, and others who may be affected by our operations.

As part of this commitment, you are expected to take reasonable care for your own health and safety, as well as that of others. You must comply with the company’s health and safety policies, procedures, and any legal requirements relevant to your role. Together, we aim to maintain a safe and supportive environment that promotes the welfare and security of everyone involved in our activities.

Data Protection

The Club process all personal data collected during the recruitment process in accordance with complies with Data Protection Act (2018) and GDPR. Data collected as part of the recruitment process is held securely and accessed by, and disclosed to, individuals only for the purposes of managing the recruitment exercise effectively. All data that is deemed unnecessary will be disposed off at the end of recruitment process in line with our GDPR procedure.