Job Description
Be part of our journey...
Location: Staplewood Campus, Southampton
Contract Type: Casual
Criminal Record Check Required: Enhanced with Children’s Barred List
What will you be doing?
You will be coaching the U8 age group in individual, small and full group sessions, utilising a Player Development programme which maximises the opportunities for young players to reach their full potential. Additionally, you will work within the pre-academy syllabus to plan, prepare, deliver and evaluate coaching sessions and ensure the sessions are logged in the coach’s manual. You will also lead teams on the Advanced Development Centre (ADC) match days versus other professional clubs, this will be approximately 2 fixtures a month.
You will monitor and assess the players in the ADC in training and in match performances. In addition, you will be preparing and conducting player/parent reviews on a school termly basis using the standard pre-academy Player Review Templates to ensure that reviews are carried out following the SFC Player review protocol document. You will also need to liaise with the ADC Lead Coach regarding players progression and support the Lead coach with selection of players into the DC programme.
You will be required to attend a minimum of 75% of Club CPD events each season (5 per season) and work towards qualifications when new awards become appropriate to the role. Furthermore, you will contribute to the Scouting and Recruitment process where necessary in relation to the advanced development centre program. You may also support the Lead Coach with administrative tasks related to the role, including the completion of registers at each session and maintain records securely.
Is this you?
Essential Qualifications
- Minimum of FA Level 2
- FA Youth Award
Desirable Qualifications
- UEFA B Licence
What do you get in return?
If you are successful, you can look forward to a healthy benefits package:
- A competitive hourly rate.
- Opportunity to work for a successful Football Club.
- Working in an environment with strong core values.
- Learning and development opportunities.
- Working with likeminded individuals.
- Collaborative & inclusive working culture.
How should I apply?
Just click on the apply button below, enter your details and answer a quick pre-screening questionnaire, then attach your CV.
Southampton Football Club is part of St. Mary’s Football Group, which also includes the affiliated registered charity – the Saints Foundation.
We as a Group compete as a Premier League club at the highest level of professional football with a culture which promotes respect, unity, aspiration, innovation and discipline – this is The Southampton Way.
We look for people with integrity, compassion and support for those around them; people who take pride in what they do with an honest approach, who embrace a challenge while also being accountable for their decisions; people who have the energy and passion to bring an innovative approach to their role and strive to be different from the rest; people with the aspiration to lead the way and become an example to others.
Within the walls of St. Mary’s Stadium, Staplewood Campus, the Bath Academy and our other sites and development centers across the South of England, you’ll be given the platform to work in a vibrant, intelligent and challenging environment with the potential to develop and become the best at what you do.
We don’t stand still, we are constantly moving forward.