Youth Development Phase U13 or U14 Lead Coach

Reading Football Club; England; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Reading FC Community Trust is seeking a Lead Coach for Youth Development Phase U13s or U14s, delivering across Development, Advance and Elite centres. You will plan topics, deliver sessions, and provide written feedback each term, with opportunities to progress within the club.

The role requires energy, commitment to safeguarding and the ability to coach different age groups U8–16, including evenings and occasional match duties.

Qualifications

• Must have FA Talent ID Level 2 and FA Level 2/UEFA C qualifications.
• Enhanced DBS check required (to be undertaken as part of recruitment).
• Experience in Academy environments and planning/delivering sessions across ages.

Responsibilities

• Plan & deliver high quality RFCCT center sessions.
• Motivate and challenge individuals and groups across all RFCCT sessions.
• Maintain confidentiality and represent the club professionally.
• Maintain safeguarding, health, safety and equal opportunity procedures.

Skills

Ability to work without constant super

Safeguarding knowledge

Flexible & positive attitude

Role modelling

Team player

Willingness to work evenings

Education

FA Talent ID Level 2

FA Level 2/UEFA C

Enhanced DBS check

Job description

Community Trust Youth Development Phase U13 or U14 Lead Coach

Reading FC Community Trust is currently recruiting Football Coaches to deliver football within our Development, Advance & Elite centres in Berkshire.

We are looking for reliable, punctual, and enthusiastic coaches that can lead as an individual or part of a team.

The candidate should have experience working with players U8 - U16 age bracket and a background in Football Coaching and have knowledge of planning of high-quality sessions that will develop & stretch the boys who are in the centres.

This is an excellent role that requires a lot of energy, drive, and passion to deliver the highest standard with the opportunity to progress within Football.

Job Title - Youth Development Phase U13 or U14 Lead Football Coach for Development, Advance & Elite Centres. Casual Coach

Department - Community

Salary - £20

U13s

Thursday U13 Advance - 17:30 18:30

U14s

Thursday U14 Advance – 17:30-18:30

Reports to - Football Development Officer

Job Description

Reading Community Trust are looking for a Lead coach for our Youth development Phase U13s or U14s.

At our community set up we have 3 levels, Development, Advance & Elite which then progresses onto the Academy. We are looking for coaches who can take one age group and coach all 3 levels within the community.

Each week there will be a different topic with a syllabus to follow which you can deliver in the manner you feel fit for the group, with Development, Advance & Elite all having different Syllabuses.

You’re required to provide written feedback for each player you coach at the end of the Winter & Summer term which you will get paid to do.

During half term’s we have fixtures against other professional clubs and academies which, if you’re available, you will be asked to manage the group and see how they perform in match scenarios. The Elite groups play Friday night fixtures against private coaching companies & grassroots teams.

You also have the freedom to recruit and scout players you may see outside of Reading for all age groups U8s-16s.

The goal we have is to develop players the best we can and to prepare them in their footballing journey & for the next step which hopefully is Academy football.

Person Specification

Person Specification

Qualifications:

• FA Talent ID Level 2
• FA Level 2/UEFA C
• An accepted enhanced Criminal Records Check (to be undertaken by RFCCT as part of the recruitment process)

Experience:

• Experience working within an Academy environment
• Planning & Delivering football coaching sessions across a range of ages
• Experience of using a range of strategies to engage various groups of learners.
• Excellent Organisational skills

Skills:

• Ability to work without constant supervision
• Knowledge & understanding of safeguarding issues
• Flexible & Positive attitude
• Act as a role model
• Be a team player
• A willingness to work evenings

Personal Qualities:

Full appreciation & commitment to the RFCCT vision, mission, aims & objectives

• Determination to encourage the highest quality of learning experience for all participants
• Be able to forge strong working relationships both internally & externally
• Highly motivated & enthusiastic
• Be passionate about helping others to achieve their personal goals
• Be committed to continuous self-development & be receptive to feedback about own behaviour, strengths & areas for improvement

Other:

Driving License & access to a vehicle

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Plan & deliver high quality RFCCT center sessions.

Plan activities that will ensure individuals & groups of participants are motivated, stretched & challenged at appropriate levels across all RFCCT Football sessions.

To adhere to a strict code of confidentiality in respect of any information relating to Reading Football Club and its operation.

To be always presentable when working and demonstrate that you can represent the face of the club in the manner expected.

Always maintain a flexible approach to work.

An enhanced DBS process will take place before starting work.

To maintain Reading Football Club’s Safeguarding (Child Protection), Health, Safety and Equal Opportunity procedures and practice.

To act in a manner that always supports the Club’s Vision and Values.