Youth Development Phase Coach (Casual)

West Bromwich Albion; West Bromwich; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

West Bromwich Albion FC is seeking a Youth Development Phase Coach to join our Academy Coaching team on a casual basis. The role focuses on coaching academy players and preparing sessions with a whole-player development approach, particularly for the YDP, with availability in evenings, weekends and bank holidays as required.

You will contribute to a supportive environment and work within safeguarding policies and club standards.

Qualifications

• UEFA B licence and FA Youth Award are essential.
• Organised and methodical approach to workload.
• Excellent communication skills written and verbal.
• Right to Work in the UK and driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Coach academy players with a whole-player development approach focusing on the YDP.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organised

Confidential and diplomatic

Full driving license

Right to Work in the UK

Education

UEFA B

FA Youth Award

Job description

About The Role

Here at West Bromwich Albion Football Club we have an exciting opportunity to join our Academy Coaching team as a Youth Development Phase Coach on a casual basis.

The main purpose of this role is to coach Academy players and prepare sessions with a whole player development approach in mind focusing on the YDP.

This is a casual contract which may include evenings, weekends and bank holidays as required and in line with business needs.

About The Candidate

Person Specification

Essential Criteria

• To hold an UEFA B and FA Youth Award
• Highly organised and methodical approach to workload
• Confidential and diplomatic
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbally
• Full driving license
• Right to Work in the UK

About The Club

Equality and Diversity

West Bromwich Albion FC is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to provide equality and fairness for all employees and opposes all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity.

Safer Recruitment

West Bromwich Albion Football Club is committed to ensuring the safety and welfare of all who we engage with and who visit our club. Whether online or in person, the club will strive to achieve its Vision and Principles through the implementation of its Safeguarding Strategy and Implementation Plan.

Creating positive and safer environments for everyone is our priority. We will work continuously to embed and sustain a safeguarding culture where everyone feels listened to, heard, responded to positively and supported in the management of any welfare issues or safeguarding concerns. This includes children, young people, parents/carers, players, those of any age with additional care and support needs, community partners, our paid and volunteer workforce and our supporters.

WBA’s Safeguarding, Equality and Whistleblowing policies can be accessed here https://www.wba.co.uk/club/about-us/club-policies

It is unlawful for the Club to employ anyone who is involved with regulated activity who is barred from doing so and we will carry out rigorous pre-employment checks and screening.

An Enhanced DBS, References, Qualifications, Proof of Identity and Right Work in the UK checks will be required and carried out prior to commencement in this post.