Foundation Phase Coach

Leicester City Football Club Ltd; Leicester; Presencial; GBP 26.000 - 34.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Free onsite parking

Subsidised staff restaurants

Up to 33 days annual leave (incl bank)

Descripción de la vacante

Leicester City Football Club is seeking a Foundation Phase Coach to work with 9–11-year-olds in the Leicester City Academy, delivering engaging, age-appropriate coaching that develops technique, decision making and confidence. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in young player development and hold a UEFA B coaching badge (or be working towards it).

You’ll communicate positively with players, parents, coaches and management in a fast-paced environment.

Formación

• Significant experience in young player development.
• Minimum UEFA B qualification (or working towards).
• Ability to communicate positively with young players, parents, coaches and management and maintain high energy.

Responsabilidades

• Plan and deliver age-appropriate coaching practices aligned with the Academy curriculum.
• Support development of 9–11-year-old players to become confident, skilful and adaptable footballers.
• Bring a pro-active and innovative approach to coaching in a fast-paced environment.

Conocimientos

Youth development

Football coaching

Communication

Educación

UEFA B coaching badge

Descripción del empleo

We're on the lookout for passionate and skilled Foundation Phase Coaches to join our squad at Leicester City Football Club. You'll play a key role in supporting the development of young players within Leicester City Academy by creating an engaging, inclusive and appropriately challenging learning environment that enables players aged 9-11 to develop as confident, skilful, intelligent and adaptable footballers.

Your responsibilities will include planning and delivering high-quality, age-appropriate coaching practices that align with the Academy curriculum and the developmental needs of 9-11-year-old players, and you'll need to bring a pro-active and innovative approach to the table. If you're excited about making a difference and contributing to the Club's success, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

The ideal candidate will have significant experience of young player development and knowledge of appropriate technique and skill development practices. You'll need to be able to communicate positively with young players, their parents, coaches and management with energy and enthusiasm. A minimum UEFA B qualification (or working towards) is essential, and we're looking for someone who thrives in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

If you think your experience and skills match, and you've got the drive, energy, and skills to work in a fast-paced, high-performance environment, we want you on our team!

About The Club

Leicester City Football Club has a rich and proud history - we're more than just a football club; we're a community. Formed in 1884, we've achieved incredible milestones, including becoming Premier League champions in 2016 and winning the FA Cup in 2021.

Our commitment to the local community, fans, and world-class experiences extends beyond the pitch. With the opening of our new state-of-the-art training ground in 2021, we continue to invest in our growth and success. Our team at Leicester City is more than just colleagues - we invite you to join our Club and experience the exciting opportunities of a life in the football industry!

Our people are the lifeblood of the Club, and we feel should be rewarded as such - we offer a competitive salary, pension scheme and life assurance for all permanent employees. You'll enjoy free onsite parking, access to our subsidised staff restaurants and up to 33 days of annual leave (including bank holidays) amongst a host of other great employee benefits!

One City. One Club. One Leicester.

Leicester City Football Club believes that football is for all, and we are committed to Diversity and Inclusion, where valuing the individual is our highest priority. We are working to see equality across all areas of the Club and welcome applications from all areas of the community.

If you have any requirements in regard to the recruitment process, please let us know; we are happy to support your needs.