Foundation Phase Coach (Casual)

Nottingham Forest; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A professional football club is seeking dynamic part-time casual coaches to join their Academy Coaching Department in Nottingham, implementing player development processes. The role requires a UEFA B License and experience working with youth. Coaches will provide engaging sessions and contribute to developing elite players. This position offers flexible hours and contributes to a supportive environment emphasizing equality and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Minimum current qualification UEFA B Licence.
• FA Youth Award required.
• Knowledge of how young people learn necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide dynamic coaching to develop players.
• Research trends in coaching to inform Academy practices.
• Support player development principles and delivery.

Skills

Dynamic delivery style

Knowledge of youth development

Coaching qualifications

Education

UEFA B Licence

FA Youth Award

Emergency First Aid

Job description

Overview

Engagement: Casual position offering variable hours on a flexible basis

Location: The Nigel Doughty Academy, Nottingham, NG2 7SR

Department: Academy Coaching

Reporting to: Head of Foundation Phase

About the Role: Nottingham Forest Football Club is looking for dynamic qualified part-time casual coaches to join our Category 1 Academy Coaching Department within the Foundation phase. They will implement our modern player development processes and report to the Foundation Phase Manager and be responsible for the technical development and assist in the physical, mental, social and where necessary, academic development of the Academy schoolboy players within Nottingham Forest Football Club. Creating an exciting and innovative environment supporting our modern outplaying methodology. They will have strong knowledge of how young people learn and deliver engaging and energetic session content to deliver on our aim of developing Premier League quality players for our first team.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Provide dynamic coaching to develop players of elite quality who are technically excellent, creative and allow us to achieve our objective of outplaying the opposition.
• Research current trends of coaching/teaching, player development, and industry best practice to inform modern learning within the Academy
• Support our clear player development principles and implement high standards of practice across the academy training and match days.
• Contribute to the delivery of our coaching vision in line with our player development key performance indicators.
• In conjunction with their respective age group co-ordinators make informed recommendations regarding the signing of trialists and the retention of players.
• Act at all times in a manner appropriate of the Club displaying the academy standards and ensure that all players in your charge also act in an appropriate fashion and display the strong Academy behaviours.
• Promptly communicate with the Academy Phase Leads all important information, e.g. late arrivals, non-attendance.
• Take part in Continued Professional Development (CPD) activities, both inside and outside the Club, to improve the quality of your coaching and overall work, e.g. ensuring all qualifications are up to date and additional, relevant qualifications are undertaken when appropriate and agreed with the Head of Coaching.
• Where necessary and if available take part in the scouting of players within the Academy.
• Complete all the necessary administration to comply with EPPP requirements and the Football intelligence hub

What are we looking for

• Minimum current qualification UEFA B Licence.
• FA Youth Award.
• Knowledge of how young people learn.
• Valid DBS/CRB check.
• Safeguarding Children Certificate.
• Dynamic delivery style both on and off the pitch
• FA Coaches Club Licence Maintenance.
• Emergency First Aid (or equivalent).
• Previous experience working with these age groups preferably in an Academy or Centre of Excellence.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

• UEFA A Licence.
• Advanced Youth Award.
• UEFA Pro Licence.

Forest For Everyone

At Nottingham Forest Football Club we are committed to creating an environment where differences are respected, individuality is celebrated, everyone feels valued, supported, and included. Our goal is to ensure every member of our team can be themselves, contribute fully, and reach their potential without barriers.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Mental Wellbeing

As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from talented people of all backgrounds regardless of age, disability, gender identity or reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We continue to develop policies and practices that promote equality, diversity, inclusion and mental wellbeing across our workforce. To help us measure progress and hold ourselves accountable, we ask all applicants to provide accurate diversity information during the recruitment process.

Disability Confident Committed Employer

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer, taking positive steps to attract, recruit, and support disabled people. As part of this commitment, we work hard to ensure our recruitment processes are fair, inclusive, and accessible to everyone. We are committed to offering interviews for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a role and provide reasonable adjustments at every stage from the application process through to ongoing support in the workplace.

If you are likely to meet the definition of being a "disabled person" according to the Equality Act 2010, you may be eligible to apply for an interview via the Disability Confident Scheme. Please indicate this in your application form. The information you share with us about your health or disability will not be used in recruitment selections.

Our Commitment to Safeguarding

As part of the Club’s commitment to safeguarding, the successful applicant may be required to undergo a Disclosure Barring Service (“DBS”) check or an enhanced DBS check. The results of a DBS check will be considered on an individual basis, and the Club will act in a proportionate manner when deciding whether or not to proceed with the appointment. An FA Enhanced DBS disclosure is required for all relevant new appointments to the Club. Individuals will be asked to declare any convictions, cautions or reprimands, warnings or bind-overs that may have been incurred. The Club reserves the right to carry out risk assessments where content has been disclosed on a DBS disclosure if it feels that it is relevant to the job requirements. Failure to satisfy the Club and the PL's safeguarding requirements may lead to the job offer being withdrawn or, if they have already started employment, summary termination of the employment.

Health and Safety

At Nottingham Forest Football Club, we are committed to ensuring a safe and healthy working environment for all employees. In accordance with the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, you are required to take reasonable care for your own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by your actions or omissions at work. You must also cooperate with the Club's health and safety policies and procedures. Should you identify any health and safety concerns, please report them promptly to your manager or a member of the Health and Safety/Facilities team.