Pre-Academy coach (casual)

Barnsley Football Club; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 11,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Barnsley Football Club is seeking an enthusiastic coach to support the Pre-Academy and implement individual learning plans aligned with the club’s philosophies. You will plan age-appropriate sessions and help develop young players on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays.

The role requires UEFA coaching licences, FA youth awards, safeguarding training and strong ICT skills. You will work closely with coaching staff to deliver the curriculum and contribute to player progression.

Qualifications

• UEFA C/B licences and FA youth awards required.
• Experience in coaching or mentoring role.
• Knowledge of pedagogy and development programmes.
• ICT experience with FIP, Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Attend FA CPD to keep FAN/licence up to date.
• Design and deliver age-appropriate coaching sessions.
• Ensure academy curriculum aligns with playing and coaching philosophy.
• Design practices to support IDPs and monitor progress.
• Provide regular updates to the Pre-Academy Lead and MDT review.
• Perform other duties to support the Academy Director.

Skills

Flexible attitude

Team player

Organised

Time management

Courteous

Adaptable

Meet deadlines

Self-motivated

Education

UEFA C Coaching Licence (E)

UEFA B Coaching Licence (D)

FA Youth Award (D)

FA Advanced Youth Award (D)

Safeguarding and Protecting Children (E)

Emergency First Aid in Football (EFAIF) (D)

Tools

FIP

Excel

Word

Job description

Location: The County Ground, with the abilities to travel to other training facilities

Reports to: Foundation Phase Lead Coach, Pre-Academy Lead Coach and Academy Head of Coach Development

Casual Contract – Availability on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays

Salary: Sessional Pay

Overall purpose of the job

Support the coaching department with football and holistic development of the players within the Pre-Academy

Responsible for planning and implementing individual learning plans in line with the club's coaching and playing philosophy.

Key tasks and responsibilities

Personal Development

Undertake self-development to ensure knowledge in relation to all aspect of your role is up-to-date and forward thinking:

• Complete FA CPD as required to keep your FAN/Licence up to date
• Complete club CPD and qualifications as part of your on-going development action plan

Coaching Curriculum, Playing and Coaching Philosophy

• Ensure the academy’s coaching curriculum is consistently delivered in line with the academy’s playing philosophy and coaching philosophy
• Design and implement age-appropriate sessions that provide maximal opportunity for players to practice, develop and learn.

Games Programme

Individual Learning Plan Design and Delivery

• Design practices that allow players to practice their IDP’s

Feedback

• Provide regular updates to the Pre-Academy Lead to support the MDT review process

Such other duties as may be appropriate to achieve the objectives of the post and to assist the Academy Director.

About The Candidate

Qualifications

• UEFA C Coaching Licence (E)
• UEFA B Coaching Licence (D)
• The FA Youth Award (D)
• FA Advanced Youth Award (D)
• Safeguarding and Protecting Children (E)
• Emergency First Aid in Football (EFAIF) (D)

Experience

Minimum 1 years of experience in one or more of the following roles :

• Football coaching role
• A mentoring/coaching role

Knowledge and/or experience of at least 1 of the following:

• The process of learning in young people (pedagogy)
• Running and designing development programmes
• Football (coached or played at a high level)

Have ICT experience of FIP, excel, word and any other software as required in order to carry out the duties required for the job.

Who you are

• Have a flexible attitude to work
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
• Have a polite and courteous manner
• Be organised and have good time management skills
• The ability to meet stringent deadlines
• Be able to adapt to different and changing situations
• Have the drive and enthusiasm to set high standards and achieve company objectives
• Have a personable approach

Safeguarding

To have due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and to follow the child protection procedures adopted by the FA and the club.