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Pre-Academy Advanced Centre Coach (Casual)

Casual Academy Coaching Premier League Soccer Coach Youth

Job Description

To coach and develop young players aged between 5 to 8 years old, within AFC Bournemouth’s Pre-Academy Training Centre Programme. 

Key Responsibilities

  • Plan, deliver and review coaching sessions in accordance with AFC Bournemouth Pre-Academy Coaching Framework, maximising individual player development of players in the U6 to U8 age groups.
  • Monitor and assess players within Pre-Academy Sessions / Fixtures and provide players with specific feedback each Training Block, in line with our Pre-Academy Player Progress Report Templates.  
  • Liaise with Pre-Academy Coordinator when players are ready for progression into AFC Bournemouth Academy at Under-9. 
  • Contribute to the recruitment process of players for Pre-Academy where appropriate. 
  • Attend continued professional development sessions organised by the Academy or other professional bodies. 
  • Attend seasonal safeguarding training as required by the Club. 
  • Adhere to all guidelines contained within the Club's Safeguarding Policy. 
  • Utilise the ‘MyConcern’ system to ‘recognise, respond, report and record’ any safeguarding incidents in a timely and detailed manner. 
  • As a casual worker you must adhere to the club’s safeguarding policies and procedures and are committed to our safeguarding values, creating a safe and positive environment for all those who interact with the club.  
  • Obligation to adhere to the club’s health and safety policy and procedures.  
  • Actively promote the club’s equality policies and practices to ensure a welcoming, safe and inclusive environment for everyone engaged with the club.  
The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time; or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.
 

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Essential: 
  • UEFA C License / FA Level 2 (working towards). 
  • FA Safeguarding Children. 
  • EFAiF (Emergency First Aid in Football). 
  • Excellent Communication and Organisational Skills. 
  • Experience of coaching football to players between 5 to 8 years old.  
 
Desirable:
  • UEFA B License (working towards) 
  • Working within a professional football environment at youth level. 

About AFC Bournemouth

Having established the start of an exciting new chapter in our long and storied history since a takeover in 2022 by chairman Bill Foley, AFC Bournemouth has seen significant investment committed towards sustaining Premier League status. 

The construction of a state-of-the-art training facility alongside the arrival of promising young talent from top clubs around Europe have provided the club with a fantastic platform from which to build its on-field expectations.

We have placed an importance on maintaining the same focus on family and community that we have proudly displayed over the years, and delivering that engagement with our loyal supporters is a passionate and integrated backroom staff, working closely together to provide a positive and lasting experience for all.
AFC Bournemouth
About AFC Bournemouth

AFC Bournemouth is a professional association football club based in Kings Park, Boscombe, a suburb of Bournemouth, Dorset, England. The team compete in the Championship, the second tier of the English football league system.

AFC Bournemouth is a family and community club. We strive to deliver a professional, friendly and welcoming approach in all areas of the club.

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