Person Specification
(U10) ASSISTANT COACH
Title
Salary
Location
Session
Responsible to
Purpose of post
Start Date:
Gloucestershire FA Girls Advanced Coaching Centre Assistant Coach
£10/hour (Practical Coaching Sessions) plus mentoring from an FA Member of staff
£25 (Home Fixture) - £40 (Away Fixture)
Gloucestershire FA Headquarters, BS32 4AG
Monday 6.00pm – 7.30pm
Gloucestershire FA (FDO Women and Girls) / FA ACC Centre Manager
To deliver practical football sessions in line with the FA Girls’ Advanced Coaching Centre
technical programme
June 2014 – April 2015
Responsible for:
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Providing high quality coaching and support
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Implementing a training and games programme in line with LTPD guidelines
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To support the Head Coach
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The welfare of players within their designated age group
Key skills and Experience Required: Essential
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FA Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Football
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FA Youth Award Module 1 and 2
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FA Licensed Coaches Club Member
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A recognised First Aid Qualification
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Knowledge and understanding of child protection issues including holding a current FA Safeguarding
Children Workshop certificate
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An accepted Enhanced FA CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) Disclosure
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Experience in coaching girls’ football
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An understanding of current FA Girls ‘ England Talent Pathway and local grassroots girls football
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Have knowledge and understanding of child development and be sensitive to children’s needs
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Willingness to work weekends and attend training events when required
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Own transport essential
Key Skills and Experienced Required Desirable:
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An understanding of Talent Identification
An appreciation of Long Term Player Development
Knowledge and understanding of working with young players
Ability to work in a team environment
If you are interested in this position please send your CV with a covering letter clearly stating which position you are
applying for to:
Alexis Lunn-Gadd | Gloucestershire FA | Oaklands Park | Almondsbury | BS32 4AG
Email: [email protected]
Successful candidates will be required to commit to a 29 week coaching programme and a minimum of 6 fixtures
during the ACC Programme. Full details will be confirmed at interview.
Closing Date: Monday 19th May 2014 at 12 noon
Interviews will take place on either the 2nd or 3rd June