Lead Academy Coach

Job purpose: To support the development of Academy players by accurate delivery of the club coaching and playing philosophy through training and matches as required by Lead Phase Coaches

Role Competencies:

• Prepare accurate session plans to aid delivery of Academy training sessions
• Use age-appropriate match day game plans to deliver Academy match day experiences in line with coaching philosophy
• Update registers every session and upload FiP requirements in line with Lead Coach instructions.
• Deliver player progress reports in line with EFL and Lead Coach instructions.

• Use monitoring tools and timely reporting to lead phase coaches when assessing player performance
• Accurately assess the learning objectives and learning outcomes review for training and matches for all players

• Identify through training and match performance player suggested for additional stretch or support.
• Use appropriate coaching techniques to help players work towards their Individual Development Plans
• Use Veo/Hudl to support player development by regularly creating highlights and discussion with players.

• Ability to coach using the football curriculum and coaching programme designed by the Academy
• Ensures a high ball rolling time in football session.
• Can differentiate sessions to meet the needs of the players
• Can demonstrate technical and tactical knowledge linked to the creation and execution of a game model

• Works well as part of a team and regularly talks to Lead Phase Coach
• Use appropriate and varied coaching techniques to quickly and effectively deliver coaching points.
• Use FiP and online video calls to deliver IDP’s and player reviews clearly and on time
• Speak to players and parents regularly to update them on performance
• Speaks with players, parents and various stakeholders face to face with confidence and humility

• Be responsible for the condition and cleanliness of Academy equipment and report any faulty or broken equipment to Lead Phase Coach.
• Ensure the facility and equipment is left in a tidy and safe state for the next user.

• Demonstrates humility in actions and believes no job is too small to do to the best of their ability.
• Take part in Academy CPD programme.
• Ensure coach development action plan are regularly maintained and coach development tasks are completed inside the stated timescales.
• Challenge poor practice (especially surrounding safeguarding and welfare of children) and report according to academy processes.

• Ensure balls are pumped up, clean and fit for purpose each training session or match and training equipment is clean and safe to use.
• Make sure the playing surface and goals are safe to use and safeguarding of children is at the forefront of planning, delivery, and review of coaching.
• Ensure you arrive on time and sessions are prepared ahead of player arrival.

Essential and Desirable Job Criteria: Essential

• Working towards UEFA B licence (outfield)
• FA Youth Award
• FA Safeguarding Children Certificate
• Emergency First Aid in Football Certificate (EFAiF)
• Full UK Driving Licence

• UEFA ‘A’ licence Coaching Certificate
• Advanced Youth Award

The post maybe subject to an enhanced DBS check and yearly self-declarations.

Equality and Diversity – must be able to demonstrate that equality, diversity and inclusion will be maintained and developed across all programmes and areas of the business.