Plymouth Argyle Academy are looking for part-time coaches to join our Academy coaching department in the Foundation Phase (FP) & Youth Development Phase (YDP). This is an important role coaching our Academy players and others identified for future progression in Cornwall. It is critical that the successful applicant understands player development as well as assisting the club’s aim of developing more home-grown players into the first team. Successful applicants will be assigned designated age group(s) to work with within the centre.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- To plan, deliver and review all coaching sessions for the age group in line with the club’s coaching syllabus.
- Liaise with Academy Head of Coaching and Lead Phase coaches regarding the development of the players.
- To implement Individual Development Plans for all players in the group as well as ensuring that players receive a Performance Review every 6-12 weeks under the Elite Player Performance Plan (EPPP) guidelines.
- To liaise closely with the recruitment and Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) to identify and monitor incoming trialists, as well as identify areas of need within each age group.
- To integrate into the Academy coaching team and building positive relationship with Academy staff, players and parents.
- Attend all club coaching Continuous Professional Development events and external training courses as set out in under the EPPP guidelines.