Job Description
Stevenage Football Club Academy is seeking to appoint a highly motivated, talented, confident and hard-working individual to join our coaching team at The Lamex Stadium on a part time basis.
Currently in League one and operating a Category Three Academy, Stevenage is an ideal club for a knowledgeable and enthusiastic coach, who loves the game and takes great pride in the professional development of young players and themselves.
Working part time within the Academy structure the successful candidate will be able to accelerate their coaching by working with a great variety of players from U15-U16 and in very close proximity to our Professional Development Phase.
ACADEMY COACH JOB DESCRIPTION
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Roles and Responsibilities |
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Plan, record and deliver coaching sessions that follow the club philosophy and deliver the coaching syllabus for your respective age group |
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To record session plans and submit attendance accordingly for every session delivered within the 9-18 Academy Programme via the Performance Management Application (Kitman labs) |
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To evaluate and cross reference learning objectives to the individual’s outcomes |
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Ensure multidisciplinary communication is maintained for the benefit of your players |
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To submit all Academy phase reviews every 6 weeks |
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To ensure the welfare and safeguarding of all players in your care at all times |
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To contribute to the recruitment & trial process of the programme if/when required |
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To be responsible for your age group on match day, including to plan, observe and provide feedback regarding individual player performance. |
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To attend all Academy meetings where applicable and undertake appropriate CPD as per EFL and club rules |
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To complete any other duties as deemed reasonable by the Lead Phase Coach |
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Qualifications |
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UEFA B licence outfield award |
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UEFA A license outfield award |
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FA Youth Module 3 (assessed) |
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FA Advanced Youth Award |
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Recognised First Aid Qualification (Emergency Aid) |
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FA Basic First Aid for Sport (BFAS) or FA Intermediate First Aid for Sport (IFAS) |
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DBS check |
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PTLLS or other teaching qualification |
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Skills, Knowledge & Experience |
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Extensive knowledge and experience of the role and the position |
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Experience working across academy age groups |
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Experience working with young professional players |
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Understanding of the Elite Player Performance Plan (EPPP) |
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Experience of scouting & talent identification processes and procedures |
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IT skills; including the ability to use Performance Management Application (Kitman Labs) software and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and Outlook) |
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Excellent interpersonal and communication skills |
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Attitude/Behaviours |
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Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines |
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A genuine team player |
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A reliable individual |
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Personal Qualities |
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Displays a high level of discretion |
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Personable with an ability to build individual relationships |
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Hardworking and enthusiastic |
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Empathetic to young players |
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Ability to adapt to changing circumstances |
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Loyal and committed |
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Stevenage FC is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a supportive and inclusive working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit.
We do not discriminate against staff on the basis of age, race, nationality, ethnic origin, religious or political belief or affiliation, trade union membership, gender, gender reassignment, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, disability, socio-economic background or any other inappropriate distinction or characteristic covered by the Equality Act 2010.
