Youth Development Phase Lead

Job purpose: The Youth Development Phase Lead is responsible for facilitating Recruitment, Coaching and Supporting the players and staff at MK Dons Academy ages U13-U16. They will also support the transition of players into the Professional Development Phase by working alongside the U18 multi-disciplinary staff.

Role Competencies:
Planning Timescales:

• Manage the pathway (Training, Fixtures, Reviews, Development Plans, Transition and Feedback) for all players across the Academy age groups of U13-U16.
• Ensure the Coaching syllabus and Coaching Methodology is implemented daily to prepare players for scholarship
• Plan, deliver & review coaching of Academy players

• Plan, deliver & review the games programme for the YDP players
  
  

• Evaluation of player progress using internal auditing system and player depth charting (including trialists)

• Recruitment of new players using the internal auditing system evaluating the performances of all players across the Academy Principles and Competency Framework
• Complete other tasks for the benefit of the organisation when required
• To facilitate part-time coach delivery of Academy coaching sessions to a high standard.
• To assist with the practical delivery of the scholarship programme when required
• To accurately report and keep records relating to all aspects of the phase (U13-U16)
• To work closely with the coaching staff to ensure knowledge of all Academy players is communicated up and down the age groups
• Work closely with the Head of Coaching and regularly feedback from training and matches on individual progress / performance
• Accurate and Prompt communication of schedules

  Budget Management:

• Be responsible for the condition and cleanliness of Academy equipment and report any faulty or broken equipment to Lead Phase Coach.
• Ensure the facility and equipment is left in a tidy and safe state for the next user.

  Lead & Develop:

  To support the progression of players into and through the pathway with relevant members of staff. (working closely with other Lead Phase Coaches)

• To (took out manage) provide clear direction for part-time coaches working with players in the U13-U16 age groups.
• Facilitate weekly multi-disciplinary meetings for the Youth Development Phase

  Operating Parameters:

• To attend and contribute to club CPD events

• To ensure that all relevant FiP administration is kept up to date for the Youth Development Phase
• To monitor the use of video analysis ensuring best practice sessions/clips are available for YDP coaches and players