Youth Football Academy Coach for College Program

Warwick College Group; Warwick; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 16,000; Full time

Job summary

Warwick College Group in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced football coach to lead the 16-19 Football Academy, focusing on high-quality delivery and progression within the WCG organisation.

The role involves coaching the 16-19 male squads, developing links with local clubs, monitoring progress and results, and driving a broader football development and enrichment offer for students across the college.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of football coaching and youth development.
• Well connected and respected throughout the Game.
• Coaching experience at professional level.
• Must be over 25 years of age.
• Relevant, updated coaching certificates.
• Experienced coach at Youth Level.
• Commitment to youth player development in collegiate sport.
• Knowledge of College Football and Governing Body rules.
• Full clean UK Driving Licence.
• Mini Bus Licence or willingness to obtain once in post.

Responsibilities

• Coaching of the 16-19 male Football Academy squads.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with local football clubs.
• Reporting and monitoring of players progress throughout.
• Performance and results of WCG representative Football teams.
• Ensure quality of coaching and performance throughout the organisation.
• Mentor, monitor progress and development as well as guide other coaches within football at WCG.
• Develop and assist a total development / enrichment football offer for WCG students across college.
• Develop a 14-16 centre of excellence programme, as required.
• Develop community adult football opportunities as requested.
• Build and develop a Football Club structure from young players to adult incorporating the Sports Academy model.
• Responsibility for Football Academy budgets.
• Coaching of Female Football Academy when required.
• Support and administration of football at WCG.
• Develop training programmes and plans in line with college policies and procedures.
• Attend fixtures and drive players in a WCG minibus.
• Attend college delivered 'Teaching Essentials' training.

Skills

Football coaching

Youth development

Professional coaching

Education

Coaching certificates

Job description

Warwick College Group in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced football coach to lead the 16-19 Football Academy, focusing on high-quality delivery and progression within the WCG organisation.

The role involves coaching the 16-19 male squads, developing links with local clubs, monitoring progress and results, and driving a broader football development and enrichment offer for students across the college.