NORTHAMPTONSHIRE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION
THE FA GIRLS’ ENGLAND TALENT PATHWAY
ADVANCED COACHING CENTRES
Person Specification
(U16 HEAD COACH)
Title
Northamptonshire FA Girls’ Advanced Coaching Centre Age Group Assistant Coach
Location
Brook Weston School, Corby (with some travel to home and away matches)
Responsible to
Advanced Coaching Centre Manager
Purpose of post
To deliver practical football sessions in line with the Girls’ Advanced Coaching
Centre technical programme
Start date
August 2015
Rate of Pay
£12.50 per hour, 1.5hrs per week for 29 weeks + Match day fees
Responsible for:
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The welfare of players within their designated age group
Providing high quality coaching and support
Delivering a training and games programme in line with LTPD guidelines
Key Skills and Experience required:
Essential
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Level 2 Certificate in Coaching football
FA Youth Award Modules 1 & 2
Member of the FA Licensed Coaches Club
Recognised First Aid Qualification
Knowledge and Understanding of Child Protection issues and hold current FA
Safeguarding Children certificate
An accepted FA Disclosure and barring Service Disclosure (FA CRB)
Experience in Coaching Girls Football
An understanding of current FA Advanced Coaching Centre Structures
Knowledge and understanding of child development
Willingness to work evenings and weekends
NORTHAMPTONSHIRE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION
THE FA GIRLS’ ENGLAND TALENT PATHWAY
ADVANCED COACHING CENTRES
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Own transport essential
Desirable:
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Understanding of Talent Identification
Understanding of Long Term Player Development
Knowledge and understanding of working with young players
Ability to work in a team
Understanding of the FA Girls’ Talent Pathway
If you are interested in this position, please send your CV with a Covering letter to:
Ian Tinto (Head of Football Development), Northamptonshire FA, 9 Duncan Close, Red House
Square, Moulton Park, Northampton, NN3 6WL
Closing Date: Wednesday 8th July 5pm
Interview Date: Thursday 16th July/Friday 17th July