Youth Development Phase Lead Coach

EFL; Bolton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Bolton Wanderers Football Club is seeking a Youth Development Phase Lead Coach to develop an elite, multi-disciplinary environment for young players in line with EPPP requirements.

The role focuses on planning, delivering, and evaluating coaching sessions, tracking progress with Individual Learning Plans, and supporting transitions to the Professional Development Phase while aligning with the club's coaching philosophy.

Qualifications

• UEFA A Licence.
• UEFA B Licence.
• FA Advanced Youth Award.
• FA Safeguarding Children Qualification.
• Enhanced DBS.
• Emergency First Aid in Football, or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years experience in a professional football academy environment.
• Previous experience within an Academy Coaching role.
• Experience of coaching and delivering sessions to elite players / A License standard.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver and evaluate coaching sessions in line with the Academy's coaching and playing philosophy.
• Lead a varied games programme for players in the Youth Development Phase.
• Ensure all players in the Youth Development Phase have an Individual Learning Plan and review it regularly.
• Assist with administrative tasks related to the role and record-keeping.
• Monitor and report on performance targets and progress of the Youth Development Phase.
• Manage transitions between Youth Development Phase and Professional Development Phase.
• Support part-time coaches with Development Action Plans and Competency Framework.
• Attend meetings as directed by Head of Academy or Head of Coaching.
• Undertake personal CPD to meet role demands.

Skills

Coaching skills

Stakeholder relationships

Planning & delivery

Education

UEFA A Licence

UEFA B Licence

FA Advanced Youth Award

FA Safeguarding Children

Enhanced DBS

First Aid in Football

Job description

About The Role

Role Purpose

To be responsible for developing an elite, multi-disciplinary environment to maximise the development of players in the Youth Development Phase, in line with the club's coaching and playing philosophy and meeting all EPPP requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver and evaluate coaching sessions in line with the Academy's coaching and playing philosophy.
• Lead a varied games programme for players in the Youth Development Phase.
• Ensure all players in the Youth Development Phase have an Individual Learning Plan which is consistently delivered, reviewed and adapted, with appropriate opportunities to practice on highlighted areas.
• Assist with administrative tasks related to the role, including general organisation, recording of sessions, player reviews, learning objectives and weekly reflections through the PMA and other systems.
• Monitor and report on the achievement of performance targets and overall progress of the Youth Development Phase.
• Manage the transition of players that play and train between the Youth Development Phase and the Professional Development Phase.
• In conjunction with the Head of Coaching, assist part-time coaches with working towards their Development Action Plans and the club's Coach Competency Framework.
• Attend and contribute to meetings as directed by the Head of Academy or Head of Coaching.
• To undertake personal CPD as appropriate to meet the demands of the role.

General Responsibilities

• BWFC seek to ensure that all children and young people are protected and kept safe from harm while they are with staff and volunteers within Bolton Wanderers activities. Everyone at Bolton Wanderers has a safeguarding responsibility to all work colleagues, fans and any vulnerable adults and children.
• Comply fully with all data protection and confidentiality obligations, ensuring that personal, sensitive, and confidential information is handled lawfully, securely, and in accordance with UK GCPR and the Club's Data Protection and Confidentiality Policies.
• Be an ambassador of the Group, providing excellent customer service at all times whilst portraying a professional image.
• Perform other duties as required, which are considered relevant to the post and to the objectives of the Group as identified by the Head of Academy.
• Treat all colleagues as customers ensuring respectful positive outcomes across communications.
• Adhere to and abide by all BWFC policies, procedures, and guidelines especially remembering responsibilities to others under Equal Opportunities, Health and Safety, Equality and Diversity.
• This post is subject to a DBS disclosure.

About The Candidate

Qualifications and Experience

• UEFA A Licence.
• UEFA B Licence.
• FA Advanced Youth Award.
• FA Safeguarding Children Qualification.
• Enhanced DBS.
• Emergency First Aid in Football, or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years experience in a professional football academy environment.
• Previous experience within an Academy Coaching role.
• Experience of coaching and delivering sessions to elite players / A License standard.

Knowledge, Skills and Qualities

• Significant understanding of the FA/EFL/PL rules surrounding youth development in all areas of the academy.
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills.
• Ability to organise, schedule and adapt to meet conflicting deadlines and respond to changing situations.
• Proactively identifies and builds sustainable relationships with key stakeholders.

Desirable Requirements

Qualifications and Experience

• UEFA Pro Licence.
• Experience in supporting and mentoring the development and differing needs of players and staff to grow to their full potential.

About The Club

As a founder member of the Football League (EFL), Bolton Wanderers is a football club that is internationally renowned, having played in all four professional leagues of English football, as well as winning the FA Cup on four occasions.

Since the 2019 acquisition by Football Ventures (Whites) Ltd, a new chapter is underway for Bolton Wanderers and Bolton Stadium Hotel, focused on actively shaping a dynamic and enduring future. We are committed to a distinctive approach, driving the club's progress with ambitious plans realised through practical, genuine and comprehensive strategies.

As we continue striving towards achieving greater success, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a Youth Development Phase Lead Coach to join our Academy team.

As as equal opportunities employer, Bolton Wanderers Football Club is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us.

BWFC seek to ensure that all children and young people are protected and kept safe from harm while they are with staff and volunteers within Bolton Wanderers activities. Everyone at Bolton Wanderers has a safeguarding responsibility to all work colleagues, fans and any vulnerable adults and children.

www.bwfc.co.uk/club/equality-diversity-and-inclusion

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