Football Development Coach

Location:

• Onsite - Leeds United, Elland Road, Leeds
• Offsite – In the community of Leeds & Yorkshire

Reports to: Head of Department

Purpose: We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced coach to delivery on foundation programmes.

Main Responsibilities:

• We are looking for a passionate, fun Sports & Football Coaches to support our programmes across Yorkshire.
• As one of our Coaches you will be helping to provide children with opportunities to take part in football and a variety of other activities.
• You will need to be organised, have great communication skills, and make sure health and safety guidance is adhered to.
• Session planning relating to coaching blueprints.
• Completing Risk Assessments, Safeguarding procedures and registers.
• We are looking to recruit causal coaches for holiday courses, skill centres, soccer schools, girls’ development and after school clubs.
• To support the delivery KPI’s of program needs.
• We are looking to recruit new coaches with a minimum of FA level 1 in coaching football and above.
• To be aware of and abide by all the Schools / Leeds United Foundation policies and procedures, in particular Safeguarding and Equality Diversity & Inclusion
• To attend staff CPD sessions and key staff meetings.
• Ongoing training and development will be provided. The Leeds United Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and it is expected that all applicants will share this commitment.
• DBS checks will be carried out on successful candidates subject to post requirement.

Person specification

Essential Skills & Experience

• FA Level 1
• FA Youth Award Module 1 and 2
• FA Licensed
• A recognised FA First Aid Qualification
• Knowledge and understanding of child protection issues including holding a current FA Safeguarding Children Workshop certificate
• An accepted FA Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Disclosure (previously known as an FA CRB Disclosure)
• Experience in Coaching
• Have knowledge and understanding of child development and be sensitive to children’s needs
• Willingness to work weekends and training events when required
• Own transport essential
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work both independently, using your own initiative, and as part of a team.
• Knowledge and understanding of child protection issues including holding a current FA Safeguarding Children Workshop certificate
• Excellent knowledge of safeguarding and safeguarding practices.
• To have a willingness to use online technologies to support the sharing of advice and guidance online to players. To include Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, excel.

Desirable Skills & Experience

• UEFA C and above
• An understanding of Talent Identification
• An appreciation of Long-Term Player Development
• Attended the FA Youth Coaches Course
• Knowledge and understanding of working with young players
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Experience in international coaching