Girls Academy Coach - Foundation and YDP Phases (Casual)

Manchester United FC; Stretford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Manchester United Girls Academy is seeking a passionate coach to lead sessions for multiple age groups, implement the Redprint coaching programme and contribute to ongoing player development.

You will work evenings and weekends at Eccles Sixth Form College, supporting safeguarding, welfare and positive playing style as part of Manchester United's commitment to developing young female players.

Qualifications

• Coaching role within a girls youth academy environment.
• Must hold safeguarding qualifications and emergency first aid.</br>Experience in academy football is desirable.
• Knowledge of safeguarding policies and health and safety procedures is essential.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and deliver high quality coaching sessions.
• Provide feedback through IDP with clear objectives.
• Prepare for matches focusing on individual player needs.
• Adhere to Redprint coaching philosophy and CPD commitments.
• Support player welfare and uphold sportsmanship standards.
• Deliver sessions for a range of age groups, including evenings and weekends at Eccles Sixth Form College.

Skills

Positive youth impact

Hardworking & dependable

Safeguarding best practice

Health & safety knowledge

Women & Girls football knowledge

Coaching philosophies & practices

Principles of Play

Coaching & mentoring young players

Experience in academy football

Motivate female players

Education

Coaching Award (minimum level 3/UEFA B Licence)

Emergency First Aid in Football

Valid Safeguarding Children certificate

FA Youth Modules (Desirable)

Job description

Manchester United Foundation believes every young person should feel empowered to achieve their goals and uses the power of football and Manchester United to support young people to make positive choices in their lives.

In line with Manchester United’s rich history in developing young players, Manchester United Girls Academy strives to nurture young girls and women through our player pathway. Providing holistic development, life skills and opportunities to transition through from U9's to First Team football. Each players’ development is based on their individual needs and aligned to the individual, positional and team specific parameters of our Redprint.

The main purpose of the role is to coach an age group with the Girls Youth Academy and implement the delivery of the Redprint coaching programme.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and deliver high quality technical sessions and practices.
• Contribute to IDP process with detailed objective and subjective feedback.
• Plan and prepare for each match with particular emphasis on the needs of individual players.
• To always adhere to the Manchester United development & coaching ‘Redprint’ philosophy.
• To engage fully in CPD events organised internally and externally.
• Support player welfare.
• Uphold the standards of sportsmanship, behaviour and playing style expected at Manchester United.
• Contribute towards a positive working environment.
• Ensure compliance with the company’s safeguarding policy
• Deliver high quality coaching sessions to a range of age groups
• The coach must be available to work Monday and Wednesday evenings, as well as weekends, at Eccles Sixth Form College.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

You will:

• Want to make a positive difference to young people.
• Be hard working, enthusiastic and dependable
• Have understanding of Safeguarding best practice
• Have knowledge of implementing policies and procedures especially health and safety and risk assessments
• Have knowledge of the Women and Girls game
• Have experience with Coaching Philosophies and Practices
• Understand the Principles of Play
• Have experience of coaching and mentoring young players.
• Experience of working in academy football (girls or boys) is desirable
• Have the ability to motivate and inspire female footballers.

Qualifications

• Coaching Award (minimum level 3/UEFA B Licence)
• Emergency First Aid in Football qualification
• Valid Safeguarding Children certificate.
• FA Youth Modules (Desirable)

About Manchester United

Manchester United is one of the world's most iconic clubs, but it's our people who bring it to life every day.

Life at United means taking on new challenges, working with talented people and contributing to something that matters to millions around the world.

Manchester United is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults, and as part of this commitment, all candidates will undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service check and reference checks.

If you need any adjustments to help you perform at your best during the recruitment process, please contact us, and we will be happy to discuss them with you.

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