Pre-Academy coach (casual)

Barnsley Football Club; Swindon; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Barnsley Football Club is seeking a dedicated Pre-Academy coach to support football and holistic development at the academy level. The role focuses on planning and delivering IDPs, and aligning sessions with the club's coaching philosophy.

Ideal candidates will hold UEFA C/B licenses, FA Youth/Advanced Youth Awards and safeguarding/first aid certifications, with a flexible, proactive approach and good ICT skills to support development plans.

Qualifications

• Minimum FA/UEFA coaching qualifications required as listed by the club.
• Experience in youth development and mentoring roles preferred.
• ICT literacy including basic data handling, using Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Support an effective coaching curriculum aligned with the academy philosophy.
• Design and deliver age-appropriate sessions focusing on player development.
• Develop and implement Individual Learning Plans (IDP) for players.
• Provide regular updates to mentoring leads to support reviews.
• Assist with safeguarding and welfare of children in line with FA guidance.

Skills

Flexible attitude

Initiative

Teamwork

Time management

Education

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)

Tools

FIP (ICT system)

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.