Job Description

Job Description

Colchester United Football Club are seeking a number of part time academy coaches to work within our exciting and progressive Category 2 Academy.  The role will develop players in the Junior Academy age groups 9s-14s, to ensure continual individual player development and ensure our coaching programme follows the Academy Performance Plan (APP.)

Key Responsibilities:

  • Delivery of high-level coaching sessions for Junior Academy players.
  • Delivery of matchday duties for Junior Academy matchdays.
  • Assist on Individual Leaning Plans for the Junior Academy players.
  • Input on MDT within the Junior Academy programme.
  • Input on the retain and release process for Junior Academy players
  • Ensure Kitman Labs and other player records are kept up to date for Junior Academy players.
  • Always have accountability and responsibility for safeguarding.

Requirements:

  • UFEA B coaching award Essential / ‘A’ Licence Desirable
  • Advanced Youth Award Desirable
  • EFAiF
  • FA Safeguarding
  • DBS check

Person Specification:

  • Hard working
  • Clean driving license
  • Good communication skills
  • Passion for working with young people

Salary: £30 per session. £40 per game.

All staff must be aware of all safeguarding and equity and diversity issues, along with all academy and club policies, rules and regulations.  We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and dynamic working environment by building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.