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Job Title:
Talent Identification Programme
Assistant Coach
Reports To:
Lincolnshire FDO Inclusion
Location:
Job Purpose:
 Implementing a training programme in line with TIP guidelines
 Ensure high standards of coaching delivery
 Identifying and signposting players
 Ensuring the TIP adheres to the FA standards for safeguarding children
 Monitoring and evaluating the player performance within the programme
Jobs Reporting Into The Job Holder:
Lead Coach
Key Accountabilities:
Enhanced CRC Check Required:
YES (must be within 3 years)
Responsible For:
 The welfare of players within their group
 Providing high quality coaching & support
 Implementing a training programme in line with LTPD guidelines
 To support the Lead Coach
Key Internal Relationships
 Lincolnshire FDO Inclusion
 Football Services
 FA Talent Selection Officer
 Disability Steering Group
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Key External Relationships
 County FAs
 Charter Standard Clubs
 Disability groups/organisations
 Sport England
Lincoln Christ Hospital
School,
Wragby Road,
Lincoln
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Assistant Coach
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Disability clubs within the county
Linkage
WHAT IS NEEDED TO CARRY OUT THE ROLE?
Person Specification (Key Skills And Experience Required): Essential
Person Specification (Key Skills And Experience Required): Desirable
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Minimum Level 2 Licensed Coach
FA Youth Award Modules 1 and 2
Understanding of FA Disability Pathway
Experience of undertaking a lead coach role
Experience of coaching in disability football across a range of age groups
from 12 to 16
Clean driving licence
Modern, progressive approach to coaching and learning
Management and leadership skills
Commitment to the development of excellence and the promotion of
lifelong learning.
Knowledge , Skills , Attributes required:
 Coaching environments
 Coaching a range of disabilities
 How people learn
 Reflection skills
 Needs Analysis
 Observation skills
 Providing feedback
 Questioning
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Knowledge and understanding of Football and coach development
FA Youth Award Modules 1 and 2 and working towards Module 3 and final
assessment
FA Goalkeeping Coaching Award Level 1
Level required:
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Listening
Patience
Attentiveness
Empathy
Assertiveness
Trust
Persistent
Resilient
Experienced
Author: Adam Thurston
Signed by Job Holder:
Date: 11/05/2014
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For an informal discussion about the role please contact Adam Thurston , Football Development Officer Inclusion
To apply for the role please send you’re CV and a completed application form to: [email protected] by 5pm on Friday 29th May 2015.
Or via post to:
Lincolnshire FA,
Deepdale Enterprise Park,
Deepdale Lane,
Nettleham
LN2 2LL
For the attention of Adam Thurston
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