Academy Coach U15/16s

Description
DEPARTMENT: BCFC Academy

REPORTS TO: Lead Cell Coach

LOCATION: Robins High Performance Centre, BS8 3TN

HOURS: Part Time, 16 hours per week

Overview

We are looking for a committed and exceptional person to join us as an Academy Coach within our U15/16s team:

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Responsible for planning and delivering coaching sessions that follow the club philosophy and deliver the coaching curriculum programme for your respective age.
Responsible for your age group on match day, including to plan, observe and provide feedback regarding individual player performance.
To evaluate players from coaching sessions and matches and ensure that the relevant information is recorded fully on The Kitman Labs Intelligence Platform.
Ensuring that Players’ welfare and safeguarding is always protected.
Contributing to the talent identification process where appropriate.
Undertaking administrative tasks related to the role, including fixture programming, record keeping and database input.
To conduct 6 weekly player reviews.
To carry out player/parent reviews in line with EPPP guidelines.
Ensure multi-disciplinary communication to ensure the well-being and holistic development of the Academy players.

Essential Qualifications and Skills:

UEFA B Licence.
FA Youth Award.
Experience of developing players in an Academy environment.
Understanding of the requirements to play Professional football, at all levels.
Be able to work as part of a team, but also lead on own initiative
Have empathy, be supportive and encouraging to developing others
Have an open / growth mind-set and be an honest, clear communicator

Desirable Qualifications and Skills:

UEFA A Licence.
FA Advanced Youth Award.
Degree within a related subject
Key Competencies

Ability to work as part of a team.
Planning and organisation.
Attention to detail.
Ability to create a development environment.
Ability to communicate with a variety of stakeholders.