Person Specification
Under 12 ACC Assistant Coach
Title
Salary
Location
Session
Responsible to
Purpose of post
Start Date:
Wiltshire FA Girls Advanced Coaching Centre Assistant Coach
£19.50 x1.5 hours (Practical Coaching Sessions)
Wellington Academy Tidworth, Wiltshire
Monday 6.00pm – 7.30pm
Wiltshire FA FDO/ FA ACC Centre Manager
Deliver practical football sessions in line with the FA Girls’ Advanced Coaching Centre technical
programme
January 2015 – April 2015
Responsible for;
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The welfare of players within their designated age group
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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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Develop session plans in line with the technical programme
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To support the development of the Assistant Coach
Key skills and experience required: Essential
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Minimum Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Football
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FA Youth Award – Module 1 and 2
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FA Licensed Coach
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A recognised First Aid Qualification valid within the last 3 years
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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 CRC Disclosure
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Experience in coaching girls’ football
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An understanding of current FA Girls 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 experience required: Desirable
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An understanding of Talent Identification
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An appreciation of Long Term Player Development
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An SAQ qualification
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Knowledge and understanding of working with young players
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Ability to work in a team environment
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Understanding of the FA Girls’ England Talent Pathway
If you are interested in this position please send your CV with a covering letter outlining why you want the role to:
Tim Hall WCFA Football Development Officer
[email protected]
Successful candidates will be required to commit to the remainder of the 29 week coaching programme and a minimum
of 5 fixtures during the ACC Programme which will take place during school holidays. Full details will be confirmed at
interview. Please note that only those selected for interview will be contacted. If you have not heard from us by Friday
5th December 2014 you should assume that your application was unsuccessful on this occasion.
Closing Date: Friday 12th December 2014 / Interviews will take place on the day of Tuesday 16th December 2014 at the
County Offices, Swindon.
If you wish to discuss the role further then please contact Tim Hall on 01793 486047.