Foundation Phase Coach - Part-Time

Who We Are

Founded in 1882, Tottenham Hotspur is an iconic English football club, playing in the Premier League and Women’s Super League. From north London to the world, our fanbase spans continents, cultures, and generations. Spurs is a club that has always dared to push boundaries, breaking new ground and rewriting history.

We offer world-class facilities. In 2019, we opened our state-of-the-art stadium, a £1 billion landmark that’s the beating heart of north Tottenham’s transformation. More than just a football ground, it’s an engine of change — creating 4,000 jobs and injecting £300 million into the local economy every year.

We’re at our brightest when we’re all together. Our Club, our teams, our community. 

There is only one Hotspur. Tottenham Hotspur.

Job Purpose
The Foundation Phase Coach (Part Time) will co-ordinate and deliver the Academy Coaching and Games Programme for Foundation Phase Academy age groups.

The position will involve working irregular hours (e.g. Evenings / Saturdays / Sundays / Bank Holidays, School Holidays etc) so a flexible candidate is sought.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, devise and implement a Season long coaching, games and tournament programme
• Deliver sessions to the Foundation Phase age groups within the Academy Curriculum/Syllabus and Technical/Tactical Cycle as and when required
• Design, devise and deliver Individual Learning Plans (ILP’s) for players within the Foundation Phase age groups
• Match Day/Tournament preparation and performance for Foundation Phase age groups including the selection of Match Day/Tournament squads
• Travel with Foundation Phase age groups Tournament Squads (domestic and abroad), providing coaching support and pastoral care that adheres to Academy guidelines/policies
• Attend weekly MDT meetings with other coaches and staff members from other appropriate departments
• Ensure that detailed session plans and a register of attendance are produced for every session each week on the Academy Session Plan Template
• Ensure that detailed Match Analysis Sheets are produced for every game and tournament each week on the Academy Match Analysis Sheet Template
• Ensure that detailed Match and Tournament player reports are produced each week on the Academy Match Report Template
• Ensure that detailed player reports and action plans are produced for all U9 players as per Premier League rules (Every 12 weeks)
• Lead Mid-Season (Christmas) and end of season (April/May/June) Player/Parent meetings with the support of Cell Leads
• Deliver analysis sessions and workshops to the U9 age group when required
• Provide Cell Leads with a detailed Monthly update on areas of responsibility
• Ensure that data entry (both for training sessions, matches and tournaments) is accurate and up to date on the relevant systems (Kitman Labs) for Foundation Phase age groups
• To support the EDC (U10) coaching programmes plus other Academy programmes and activities as well as Talent ID and ‘Area Best’ events when required
• Establish relationships with players and parents of allocated age groups in line with Academy Policies and manage age group specific communication via Club issued devices
• Work closely with Academy Medical, Sports Science, Analysis, Education, Player Care/Safeguarding, Operations and Kit staff regarding the players’ holistic programme and needs.
• Support the Cell Leads, the Head of Foundation Coaching and the Academy Recruitment team regarding potential trialists/signings
• Support the Cell Leads and the staff from the Player Care Team with any player release meetings
• Embody the Academy Philosophy and apply to all aspects of interactions with Academy Stakeholders (players, parents & colleagues)
• To support the identification of potential talent in the Elite Development Centre Programme when required
• Maintain mandatory CPD record, including Club issue DBS check (every three years), UEFA Licence (15 hours of the appropriate level CPD every three years), Advanced Youth Award, FA Safeguarding Children Workshop (every three years), relevant FA Emergency First Aid qualification as per Premier League rules (currently EFAiF – every three years)

What you will bring

Person Specification

Essential

• UEFA B Licence
• FA Advanced Youth Award
• Experienced of working within an Academy environment
• Experience of working within a Multi-Disciplinary Team
• Enhanced DBS Check

Desirable

• UEFA A Licence
• Relevant Undergraduate Degree

Skills & Experience

• Good organisational and personal management skills
• Proficient IT skills (specifically Word, PowerPoint and Excel)
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to deal with day-to-day issues on own initiative
• Effective time management
• Ability to relate well to children and adults
• Experience of working with children (7–12-year-olds)
• Experience of working to deadlines in a high-pressure environment

Personal Attributes

• Thinks ahead, generates innovative ideas
• Values & respects others, builds relationships, collaborates
• Gets things done, delivers to highest of standards, takes responsibility
• Flexibility and availability at weekends
• Authenticity and integrity

Safeguarding & Recruitment Statement

Safeguarding is fundamental to the success in all that we do. The Club follows a Safer Recruitment process for all roles. Successful candidates are to be reminded they would be subject to proportionate background, DBS and reference checks as required.

We welcome applications from anyone regardless of age, disability, gender, race, or ethnic and national origins, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

Reasonable Adjustments

We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process and will make reasonable adjustments at any stage of the application or interview process to support candidates with disabilities or specific needs. Please let us know if you require any adjustments so that we can ensure you have a fair and positive experience.

Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a high volume of applications or due to business needs, so early applications are encouraged.