Education u14 Coach

This is a sessional, deemed employee role, paid at a rate of £30 per session. Sessions will be offered on an as-needed basis and are subject to availability and the requirements of the Club.

Job role:

To embrace a holistic approach to the development of all young Tranmere Rovers players within the designated age group. To plan, deliver and review age-appropriate coaching sessions, matchdays and off-pitch work in alignment with our coaching and playing philosophy. To ensure each individual player under your provision has an up-to-date individual development plan which is being worked towards consistently.

Main duties:

• Ensure that all sessions are planned, setting out the learning intentions which the session is intending to achieve and the coaching which will be given in order to achieve them.
• Deliver the Coaching Programme for players in an age group.
• Contribute to the multi-disciplinary reviews of all players in the age group to deliver a holistic development approach.
• Provide individual, small group and full team coaching sessions to develop the skill level of all players.
• Ensure each player has access to an Individual Development Plan tailored to his specific needs.
• Ensure each player is made aware of his Individual Development Plan (and any changes thereto) as soon as reasonably practicable in advance of his being coached.
• Work with relevant coaches and support staff to plan, deliver and evaluate coaching sessions and game plans.
• To undertake personal CPD as appropriate to meet the demands of the role
• To adhere to the Clubs Safeguarding responsibilities and procedures, reporting any concerns to the Club Designated Safeguarding Officer.
• To support a culture where everyone is respected and treated fairly in line with the Clubs EDI Code of Practice.
• To set high standards always, demonstrating professionalism following the Coach Code of Conduct, providing a good role model for young players.

Skills, qualifications and knowledge required:

• Football (coached or played at a good level).
• Previous experience of coaching younger players.
• Running and designing practices that meet the needs of the individual Player.
• An evolving knowledge of how players learn.
• Experience of dealing with minors and an excellent understanding of Child Protection and Safeguarding procedures including the relevant clearances for individuals.
• Previous experience within an Elite Sports Environment or Academy setting.
• An understanding of the EFL Youth Development rules and regulations.
• UEFA B Licence, or working towards
• Appropriate First Aid Course
• Appropriate child protection/Disclosure certification
• UK Full Driving Licence

Equality and Diversity

Tranmere Rovers FC is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment and its employment policies for recruitment, selection, training, development and promotion are designed to ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of race, colour, nationality, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, ethnic and national origin, disability or gender reassignment.

Safer Recruitment

Tranmere Rovers FC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. The successful applicant will be required to undertake appropriate safeguarding checks as well as providing proof of right to work in the UK.

Benefits:

• On-site parking

Work Location: In person