Under 11 Academy Coach

Barnsley Football Club; Salford; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The Barnsley Football Club Academy is seeking an enthusiastic Academy Coach to work with Foundation Phase and Youth Development players, delivering sessions in line with the coaching syllabus and philosophy. You will support the Age Group Lead Coach and lead sessions to stretch players in an elite environment.

You will contribute to matchday experiences, safeguarding, welfare, CPD and maintaining FA qualifications, while upholding high standards of behaviour with players, parents and staff.

Qualifications

• UEFA B License or working towards.
• Experience with Foundation Phase/Youth Development.
• FA Youth Award Modules.
• FA Emergency First Aid in Football or willing to complete.
• Enhanced DBS clearance and safeguarding certificates.
• Experience in an Academy, with young players.

Responsibilities

• Follow and implement the Academy coaching syllabus and philosophy.
• Plan, deliver and support age group sessions alongside the Lead Coach.
• Lead sessions to stretch and challenge players.
• Create and deliver age appropriate matchday experiences.
• Develop individuals within a team environment and support learning plans.
• Deliver off field coaching sessions and CPD commitments.
• Maintain safeguarding practices and policy compliance.
• Ensure attendance targets and high professional standards.

Skills

UEFA B License

UEFA A License

FA Youth Award

FA Advanced Youth Award

First Aid in Football

DBS Clearance

Safeguarding Certificates

Foundation Phase Experience

Youth Development

Education

UEFA B License

UEFA A License

FA Youth Award Modules

FA Advanced Youth Award

FA Emergency First Aid in Football

Tools

Football Intelligence Platform

Job description

Our Academy Coaches will play a key part of the team working closely alongside our Lead YDP Coach / Lead FP Coach and the Head of Academy Coaching to deliver an elite coaching programme, in line with the Club’s coaching syllabus and football philosophy. The role will play a critical part in delivering a leading-edge football program, with a key focus of maximising the potential of our young players.

The Role:

• Follow and implement the Academy coaching syllabus and philosophy, contributing to its evolution.
• Plan, deliver and support the Age Group Lead Coach in coaching sessions in an age-appropriate manner in relation to Academy coaching philosophy and coaching syllabus.
• Will support other age groups across the phase.
• Will lead sessions to stretch and challenge frequently.
• Create and deliver age appropriate matchday experiences.
• Develop individuals within a team environment through supporting players with their individual learning plans.
• Deliver off field coaching sessions.
• To be available for internal CPD and keep relevant FA qualifications up to date.
• Adopt a proactive approach in working alongside the Lead Age Group Coach and the Lead Phase Coach in order to provide optimal playing opportunities.
• Collaborate with the Lead Age Group Coach to provide game plans for matchdays to support players tactical development.
• Ensure a thorough working knowledge of the content and functions of the Academy Performance Plan.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary support team in the Academy.
• Ensure player welfare is always the primary consideration.
• Work with the Lead Age Group Coach and Lead Phase Coach to ensure all age group equipment is fit for use at all times.
• Arrive at the relevant facility at least 30 minutes prior to training sessions
• Arrive at least 90 minutes before for home fixtures or 60 minutes before away fixtures (based on kick off times).
• Participate fully with the Head of Academy Coaching in relation to development action plans and the coach competency framework.
• Ensure that all audit requirements are met.
• Maintain 95% attendance throughout the season.
• Role model and ensure positive and professional behaviours, ensuring honesty and integrity when working with young players at the Club. This includes being presentable, smart and personable at all times when representing the Club.
• Ensure you contribute to providing a safe Academy environment, demonstrating safe working practices and follow safeguarding policies and procedures, reporting concerns when necessary.

About The Candidate

The Person:

• Understanding of how young people learn and different methods to support long term development.
• Ability to individualise practice within a group setting or match and provide individual feedback, interventions and challenges to support players technical and tactical development.
• A great communicator who is motivational, personable and approachable. You will be able to build and maintain relationships with players, parents and coaches with a collaborative approach to work.
• Able to ensure the highest standards are met to ensure positive behaviours.
• Proactively take ownership and following up on any issues by making well considered, timely decisions.

You will be a pro-active member of the coaching department, assisting the Lead Age Group Coach in the delivery of the coaching philosophy and syllabus. You will work as part of an Academy Team providing a first-class learning environment to facilitate player development. The role is fundamental to ensure our young players have an excellent experience within an elite sporting environment, always prioritising their development through the creation of a positive environment that nurtures our individual talent across the pathways.

You will show passion and enthusiasm, capable of creating and delivering innovative and engaging coaching sessions to challenge and develop our players in line with the Academy coaching syllabus, demonstrating that you understand the needs of the modern young player in terms of their physical and psychological development.

With a professional and attentive approach you’ll ensure players needs are met, proactively planning for every eventuality. The role will ensure that the Club adheres to its EPPP obligations, ensuring that the coaching programme operates with a high degree of integrity and professionalism. The role will be key in taking the Academy to the next level, focusing on creating a first-class player experience and setting high standards across every element of a players’ journey.

We want to develop our Academy players as professional footballers, so it is also of vital importance that the you recognise the significance of maximising player potential off the pitch as well as on it; a consideration of the player’s education and welfare is therefore paramount, alongside the successful candidate having the ability to build positive relationships with players, parents, and other internal stakeholders including other coaches, education and welfare staff, and management.

You will be responsible for ensuring the highest standards of behaviour and coaching practice are in place, and ensure that you adhere to safeguarding policies and procedures to create a positive and proactive safeguarding culture which gives players a safe and exciting experience.

The role requires a high degree of flexibility throughout the week to support our busy training and match schedules and as such you should be prepared to work evenings and weekends on a regular basis. Flexibility is key due to training and matches potentially changing at short notice.

The Essentials:

• UEFA B License or working towards
• Experience of working with Foundation Phase or Youth Development players within an Academy environment or similar.
• FA Youth Award Modules
• FA Emergency First Aid in Football qualification (or willingness to complete course ASAP after successful appointment)
• Enhanced DBS Clearance
• Valid safeguarding certificates
• Previous use of football intelligence platform (desirable)
• Experience in undertaking health and safety duties and responsibilities appropriate to the post
• UEFA A License
• FA Advanced Youth Award or working towards