Youth Development Lead Phase Coach

Overview

Job Role: Youth Development Lead Phase Coach

Remuneration + benefits: Competitive - depending on experience and qualifications

Holiday: 20 days' holiday (including bank holidays)

Contract type: Permanent 40 hours per week

Flexibility: Prepared to work weekends and evenings.

Location: Poolfoot Farm

Closing Date: Sunday 9th November

Interview Date: Week commencing 10th November

Main role

Fleetwood Town are looking to appoint a Youth Development Lead Phase coach to work as part of a team in the planning and delivery of the 14-16 coaching programme, under the guidance of the Head of Coaching & Academy Manager.

Reporting to

Head of Coaching

Responsibilities

• Work with the Academy Head of Coaching to implement an age specific coaching curriculum in the Youth Development Phase, in line with the playing and coaching philosophy of the Academy, ensuring the effective planning, delivery and evaluation of every session is recorded on Kitman Labs.
• Lead on the delivery of coaching sessions within the Youth Development Phase.
• Review the progress of YDP players on Kitman Labs in accordance with the Academy review process.
• Work with the Head of Coaching to identify, coordinate, deliver and review all individual development plans for all players within the YDP.
• Coach a selected age group within the YDP, delivering the curriculum and philosophy, also support varied age groups within the Fleetwood Town Academy, as required by the Head of Coaching.
• Work towards own Coach Development Action plan (DAP) agreed between you and the Head of Coaching, in line with the Coach Competency Framework (CCF).
• Support and motivate the part-time coaches within the phase to deliver the coaching curriculum and academy philosophy, modelling best practice, at all times.
• Be responsible for the organisation of tournaments, tours and festivals for the YDP, alongside the Head of Coaching.
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, supporting the holistic development of all players within the YDP.
• Co-ordinate the daily operations of the YDP, with and arrange training, fixtures, and additional fixtures to meet player needs. This involves managing the inventory and distribution of kit and equipment, deal with match officials and communicating with players and parents.
• Monitor the transition of players between the Transition Phase and Professional Development Phase.
• Contribute to the building and recording of Academy best practice sessions.
• Take an energetic, purposeful, and measurable approach to recruitment.
• Attend all CPD as instructed by the Head of Coaching and/or Academy Manager.
• Carry out any other duties as directed by the Academy Manager and Head of Coaching.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working within an elite Academy.
• FA Youth Awards including Advanced Youth Award.
• Knowledge of EPPP.
• Clean driving license and access to their own vehicle.
• Successful candidate must have previous experience coaching within the Youth Development Phase.