Job Description
An exciting opportunity is available within the club's Academy for the role of under-9s-under-16s coach.
Overall purpose of Job:
To be part of the Mansfield Town Academy coaching staff responsible for the delivery of the Academy category 3 foundation phase and youth development phase coaching programme to maximise the opportunities for young players to reach their full potential in line with the Academy vision and philosophy.
Main responsibilities/description of duties:
· Provide high standard coaching to a respective age group, educating them in the in line with the MTFC Academy philosophy and MTFC coach competency framework as outlined in the Academy performance.
Plan:
· To ensure that all Academy players adhere to the MTFC values and show a high level of respect and discipline.
· To adhere to the coaches’ code of conduct.
· To assist players to set individual short-term and long-term goals and to create individual learning plans for all players.
· To maintain all coaching and game programme records on the IP for each session throughout the season.
· To complete player progress reports on the IP.
· Attend parents evening sessions throughout the season for each individual player.
· To develop and maintain a professional relationship with the parents of youngsters in the programme.
· Complete CPD (Continuous Professional Development) to maintain coaching qualifications.
· To work with the head of coaching in the completion of a personal coach development plan in line with the MTFC coach competency framework.
· To identify players available each weekend for matches and communicate any additional player.
Requirements:
· To attend coach-in-service days as instructed by the Academy manager/head of Academy operations/head of coaching.
· To support the development of young players in a healthy lifestyle, diet, drug awareness and education.
· To take responsibility for the care and maintenance of all age group training equipment and playing kit.
· To attend coaches’ meetings or additional training nights as instructed by the Academy manager/head of Academy operations/head of coaching.
· To assess trialists at both training and games and feedback to head of Academy recruitment.
· To assist with sport science input where required at training sessions.
· To attend tournaments and trips when requested by the club.
· To abide by all club policies including (but not exclusive to) safeguarding, EDI and health & safety.
Experience/Qualifications/Training
Essential:
• UEFA B Licence and above
• FA Youth Award
• EFAIF Qualification
• Experience of coaching within the relevant age groups (preferably in an Academy/Player Development environment)
• IT skills (in particular Word/ Excel/ Access)
• High levels of communication skills, both orally and written
• Personable and enthusiastic with a strong work ethic
• Sensitive to the needs of young players and parents/guardians
• Willingness to work weekends and evenings.
• Desire to be an ambassador for MTFC in a public role
• DBS check undertaken
• Full Driving License
Desirable:
• Knowledge of the IP system
• Knowledge and understanding of the EPPP process
BAME Declaration: The EFL has introduced positive action measures aimed at tackling the under-representation of coaches and managers from Black, Asian and Minority Ethic (BAME) backgrounds.
Mansfield Town welcomes male applicants of BAME origin and female applicants of any ethnic origin.
Salary - Competitive salary based on relevant experience
Please note that this is a vital position within the Academy department at Mansfield Town Football Club and will require a high degree of commitment to the role, including evening and weekend work.
