U17s PDP Lead Coach & U16s Head Coach

About the Role

Hartlepool United FC Academy is seeking a dedicated U17s PDP Lead Coach & U16s Head Coach to work closely with our U17s Youth Team players and U16s Academy players.

The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering our coaching curriculum, helping with individual player development and assisting with daily academy tasks.

Summary of Main Duties

• Plan and deliver structured coaching sessions to the academy players, mainly with U17s and U16s teams.

• Effectively identify the players that can progress through the academy’s pathway.

• Work closely with all academy and club staff to ensure all tasks are complete including admin and logistics.

• Lead and manage the U17s fixtures and U16s fixtures.

Responsibilities & Key Duties – Coaching

Plan, Deliver & Review highly structured coaching sessions for the U17s & U16s teams in conjunction to the Academy philosophy and coaching programme.

To manage the day-to-day running of the U17s and assist with SYT, U19s & U21s.

Ensure the training programme is clearly detailed with careful consideration regarding periodisation and player needs/load.

Open approach to your daily tasks with constant liaison with all relevant departments including Academy, Physiotherapy, Analysis, Recruitment & 1st Team.

Communicate professionally with players, parents & staff on a regular basis.

Complete Individual Learning Plans whilst planning, delivering and reviewing structured 1 to 1 sessions to help aid player development.

Responsibilities & Key Duties – Match Days

Lead and manage the U17s & U16s games programmes.

Assist with the management of all teams’ games programmes when needed.

Assist in the arrangement of necessary transport for academy teams.

Assist in the arrangement of necessary kits for academy teams.

Assist in the arrangement of officials for academy teams.

Arrange staff to be at games where necessary.

Effectively communicate with all players to ensure the correct details are given ahead of match day.

Responsibilities & Key Duties – Reviews

Organise and conduct 2 reviews for the U17s & U16s at Christmas and at the end of the season with clarity on how players can develop at the academy.

Provide clear reports to help aid player learning and development.

Responsibilities & Key Duties – Other Duties

Liaise closely with the clubs recruitment staff on a weekly basis.

To be responsible for Academy sites effectively liaising with facility providers, coaches, parents, players and guardians.

Work closely with Head of Recruitment and Academy Manager to help the Academy’s continued growth.

Assist in ensuring all players have completed the relevant forms.

Assist with school taster days/open evenings, opportunities to coach potential recruits & exit trials.

Be flexible to work varied hours as per the requirements of the Academy teams.

Work closely with the Academy staff to ensure transport, officials and pitches are always booked well in advance.

Keep all necessary qualifications up to date as per the FA guidelines.

Undertake other duties as directed by the Academy Manager & Academy Director.

Person Specification – Essential

• UEFA B Licence (minimum requirement).

• FA Youth Award qualification or willingness to work towards.

• Experience working within an Academy football environment.

• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

• Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.

• Knowledge and understanding of long-term player development.

• Full UK driving licence.

• FA Safeguarding and Emergency First Aid qualifications.

• Enhanced DBS check.

Person Specification – Desirable

• UEFA A Licence.

• Experience leading teams within the Professional Development Phase.

• Experience within an Elite Player Performance Plan (EPPP) environment.

• Knowledge of performance analysis and individual development planning.

• Experience managing and supporting young players within an Academy setting.