Job Description
Purpose
To coach a specific age group within the academy according to the academy philosophy and syllabus.
- To deliver effective and innovative session plans in line with club philosophy
- To maintain accurate records of training and match outcomes and identify individuals that may need intervention plans.
- To attend and contribute to the departments in service training program
Key Responsibilities
- Drive the trialist process once it has been agreed a player is to enter on trial.
- Take an energetic, purposeful, and measurable approach to player recruitment.
- Manage and drive player signings and releases appropriately and professionally as well as presenting all retain/release information to the Academy manager and Academy Secretary as required and in line with EFL rules and deadlines.
- Continually challenge and look to enhance the academy environment through new ideas.
- Support the culture, and represent the club in the best possible light at all times.
- Attend and contribute (when required) to all CPD as instructed by the Head of Coaching.
- Adheres to the club Code of Conduct at all times and understand and adheres to the Club’s safeguarding procedures.
- Carry out any other duties as directed by the Academy Manager and Head of Coaching.
About The Candidate
Essential Qualifications
- UEFA "B" License
- FA Youth Award (Assessed)
- Basic First Aid in Football (BFAS) or Emergency First Aid
- Up to date FA DBS and Safeguarding Certificate
- Fully Licensed FA Coach
Desirable Qualifications
- UEFA "A" License (or currently working towards)
- FA Advanced Youth Award (or currently working towards and specific to that phase)
- Educated to degree level in related subject
- Emergency First Aid in Football Level 2 (EFAIF)
- FA Talent ID Qualification
Skills, knowledge and experience
Essential
- A minimum of 2 years working with elite players or within professional football (preferably in the youth development phase
- Able to demonstrate a high level of coaching ability working with individuals, units and teams
- Able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of FA and Premier League EPPP rules regarding Academies
- Experience of using the PMS system
- Experience of planning a coaching syllabus and ILP's to meet the needs of players in an academy or other elite football environment
- IT literacy and proficiency in creating presentations, writing reports and emails
- Show a track record of communicating and working with, motivating, and inspiring a multi-disciplinary team of staff
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate to all stakeholders on a variety of levels
- Strong organisational skills demonstrating experience of managing large and varied workloads and tasks whilst maintaining attention to detail
- Can show an excellent understanding of child protection, and exemplify the standards of behaviour and codes of conduct required within the Academy
Desirable
- Experience of working full time in a academy environment
- Experience in talent identification and recruitment of players
- Experience of the academy audit process
Personal qualities
- Committed to working to and promoting the philosophy of the football club and to promoting and displaying high standards of excellence in maintaining a positive learning environment.
- Show a clear ‘Growth Mindset’ and capability and comfortability of being able to challenge and be challenged to deliver an elite programme in a high pressured environment with high levels of accountability
- Highly motivated, enthusiastic, and ambitious in the development of a positive and progressive elite learning environment
- Is receptive to feedback about own behaviour, strengths and areas for improvement
- Good attendance record in current/previous employment, (not including any absences resulting from disability)
- Must hold a valid drivers licence and be able to travel extensively, as required
- Ability and willingness to work outside normal working hours, including evenings and weekends, often with short notice
About The Club
DIVERSITY
Rotherham United is an equal opportunities employer and all members of staff will be given equal opportunities irrespective of sex, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin. The post holder’s duties must be carried out in compliance with the club’s various Equality and Diversity policies and will from time be required to undertake appropriate training.
SAFEGUARDING
Rotherham United takes safeguarding very seriously and is committed to ensuring that all children and adults at risk are safeguarded at all times when engaging in Club activities or services. The club has numerous safeguarding policies and best practice guidelines to support this and expects all employees to adopt such policies and practices at all times.
This post requires a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) enhanced Criminal Records Check (CRC) check with a barred list check.
