U11 Assistant Coach

Barnsley Football Club; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Leyton Orient Football Club is seeking an experienced Academy coach to deliver coaching sessions for young players, using the Academy Coaching Framework and tailored Learning Plans. The role collaborates with safeguarding staff to implement club policies and supports holistic development within the EPPP framework.

The candidate must hold a UEFA B Licence, FA Youth Award, safeguarding qualification, Enhanced DBS, and have Elite Sports/Academy experience; ICT skills with KitMan Labs, Excel and

Qualifications

• UEFA B Licence required.
• The FA Youth Award.
• FA Safeguarding Qualification.
• Enhanced DBS.
• Experience within Elite Sports Environment or Academy under EPPP.
• Understanding of EPPP and EFL Youth Development rules.
• Ability to design and run practices meeting individual players’ needs.
• ICT experience with KitMan Labs, Excel, Word.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver and evaluate coaching sessions and game plans.
• Provide individual, small group and full-team coaching sessions.
• Ensure each Academy Player has an individual Learning Plan and communicates changes promptly.
• Record coaching on the Academy’s KitMan Labs recording system.
• Contribute to multi-disciplinary reviews for holistic development.
• Enhance personal qualifications and CPD training as provided by the Club.
• Maintain high professional standards and act as a role model.

Skills

Excellent communication

Growth mindset

Relationship building

Integrity

Driving licence

Education

UEFA B Licence

FA Youth Award

FA Safeguarding Qualification

Enhanced DBS

FA Advanced Youth Award (Desirable)

Tools

KitMan Labs

Excel

Word

Job description

• Ensure that all sessions are planned using the Academy Coaching Framework by setting out the learning intentions which the session is intending to achieve and the coaching which will be given in order to achieve them.
• Deliver the Academy Coaching Programme for players in an age group.
• Contribute to the multi-disciplinary reviews of all Academy Players in the age group to deliver a holistic development approach.
• Provide individual, small group and full team coaching sessions to develop the skill level of Academy players.
• Ensure each Academy Player has access to an individual Learning Plan tailored to his specific needs.
• Ensure each Academy Player is made aware of his individual Learning Plan (and any changes thereto) as soon as reasonably practicable in advance of his being coached.
• In conjunction with the Designated Safeguarding Officer, ensure all policies, practices and procedures relating to the safeguarding of young people are implemented.
  Ensure all coaching is recorded on the Academy's KitMan Labs recording system.
• Work with relevant coaches and support staff to plan, deliver and evaluate coaching sessions and game plans.
• Undertake enhancement of specific personal Qualifications and CPD training as provided by the Club and regulatory bodies.
• To set high standards always, demonstrating professionalism following the Coach Code of Conduct, providing a good role model for young players.

About The Candidate

Person Specification:

• UEFA B Licence
• The FA Youth Award
• FA Safeguarding Qualification
• Enhanced DBS
• FA Advanced Youth Award (Desirable)
  

Staff must be aware of all Safeguarding and Equity and Diversity issues, along with all Academy and Club policies, rules and regulations.

Range of Experiences :

• An evolving knowledge of how players learn.
• Previous experience within an Elite Sports Environment or Academy setting working within the EPPP framework.
• A comprehensive understanding of the Elite Player Performance Plan (EPPP).
• Experience of dealing with minors and an excellent understanding of Child Protection and Safeguarding procedures including the relevant clearances for individuals.
• An understanding of the EFL Youth Development rules and regulations.
• Running and designing practices that meet the needs of the individual Player.
• Working as part of a multi discipline team.
• Have ICT experience of KitMan Labs, Excel, Word and any other software as required to carry out the duties required for the job.

Personal Qualities:

• Excellent communication and demeanour linked to personal skills.
• Have a flexible attitude to work.
• Growth mind set - committed to becoming an expert.
• The ability to build, maintain and evolve relationships with others.
• Intellectually and emotionally sound
• Can adapt to different and changing situations.
• Have the drive and enthusiasm to set high standards and achieve company objectives.
• Easy and fun to be with - a relaxed professional.
• Have a high degree of integrity and personal honesty.
• Understands why accountability is important and understands when, why and how to accept this.

Applicant must have a full clean driving licence.

About The Club

Leyton Orient Football Club is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment and its employment policies for recruitment, selection, training, development and promotion are designed to ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity.

The employee must always carry out their duties with due regard to the Leyton Orient Football Club policies and procedures. The employee must ensure a positive commitment towards equality and diversity by treating others fairly and not committing any form of direct or indirect discrimination, victimisation or harassment of any description and to promote positive working relationships between all internal and external stakeholders.

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