JOB ADVERTISMENT
Department: Academy
Position: Senior Professional Development Phase Coach
Contract: Full-time
Salary: Competitive
Reporting to: Academy Manger
We are looking to recruit passionate, progressive and professional minded Coach to
work within our Category 2 Academy in the Professional Development Phase.
Working full time at our Thorp Arch training ground, your main responsibilities will
include;
- Leading the development of players in the U23 age group by providing a
quality, age appropriate coaching and games programme in accordance with
the Academy playing and coaching philosophy
- Working as part of an interdisciplinary team to develop the players in line with
the Academy Performance Plan
- Supporting the Academy Manager, Technical Director and First Team staff to
manage the transition of Academy players to the first team
- Establishing, delivering, monitoring and periodically reviewing the players
individual learning plans
- Using the PMA to support the development of the players
- Safeguard the welfare of the players and promote the values of the Club
- Participate in all Club and Academy CPD and engage in all external CPD as
required by your role and NGB licence maintenance
The successful applicant will be available to work a flexible working pattern and will
possess the following as a minimum;
- UEFA A Licence
- The FA Advanced Youth Award
- An up to date FA BFAS qualification
- An FA Safeguarding Children Workshop certificate
- A proven track record of working with players in the Professional
Development Phase in an professional Club Academy
This role will require the applicant to have a current FA DBS Enhanced
with Barred List Check for the Child Workforce Certificate before
starting work. The successful applicant will be required to register onto
the FA online update service.
Application Process
The application form should be completed and returned to
[email protected]
clearly marked for the attention of Adam Underwood, Academy Manager.
Closing Date: Friday 23nd June 2017
Person Specification
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Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
UEFA A License
• UEFA Pro License
FA Advanced Youth Award
• Academic qualifications relating to
sport, teaching or child development
Valid FA BFAS certificate
• Management or leadership
Valid FA safeguarding children
qualifications
certificate
Enhanced with barred list DBS check
Clean driving license
Experience, Skills & Knowledge
Essential
Desirable
A proven track record of developing
• Working knowledge of the EPPP
players aged 17-23 in an professional
framework
football environment
• Experience of the Premier League
Motivated to specialise in the
PMA System
development of young players
• Experience of working in an
Demonstrable experience of working
international football development
as part of an interdisciplinary team
environment
Demonstrable knowledge of
integrating sports science,
psychology and performance analysis
into the coaching process
Demonstrable knowledge of
safeguarding best practice
Fluent in English with strong verbal
and written communication skills
Competent IT user
Ability to demonstrate a strong work
ethic
Ability to uphold and promote a
positive image of the Academy and
the Football Club