Casual Coach

• UEFA "B" License
• FA Youth Award (Assessed)
• Basic First Aid in Football (BFAS) or Emergency First Aid
• Up to date FA DBS and Safeguarding Certificate
• Fully Licensed FA Coach

• UEFA "A" License (or currently working towards)
• FA Advanced Youth Award (or currently working towards and specific to that phase)
• Educated to degree level in related subject
• Emergency First Aid in  Football Level 2 (EFAIF)
• FA Talent ID Qualification

• A minimum of 2 years working with elite players or within professional football (preferably in the youth development phase
• Able to demonstrate a high level of coaching ability working with individuals, units and teams
• Able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of FA and Premier League EPPP rules regarding Academies
• Experience of using the PMS system
• Experience of planning a coaching syllabus and ILP's to meet the needs of players in an academy or other elite football environment
• IT literacy and proficiency in creating presentations, writing reports and emails
• Show a track record of communicating and working with, motivating, and inspiring a multi-disciplinary team of staff
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate to all stakeholders on a variety of levels
• Strong organisational skills demonstrating experience of managing large and varied workloads and tasks whilst maintaining attention to detail
• Can show an excellent understanding of child protection, and exemplify the standards of behaviour and codes of conduct required within the Academy

• Committed to working to and promoting the philosophy of the football club and to promoting and displaying high standards of excellence in maintaining a positive learning environment.                                                                                                  
•  Show a clear ‘Growth Mindset’ and capability and comfortability of being able to challenge and be challenged to deliver an elite programme in a high pressured environment with high levels of accountability
• Highly motivated, enthusiastic, and ambitious in the development of a positive and progressive elite learning environment
• Is receptive to feedback about own behaviour, strengths and areas for improvement
•  Good attendance record in current/previous employment, (not including any absences resulting from disability)
• Must hold a valid drivers licence and be able to travel extensively, as required
• Ability and willingness to work outside normal working hours, including evenings and weekends, often with short notice

DIVERSITY

Rotherham United is an equal opportunities employer and all members of staff will be given equal opportunities irrespective of sex, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin. The post holder’s duties must be carried out in compliance with the club’s  various Equality and Diversity policies and will from time be required to undertake appropriate training.

SAFEGUARDING

Rotherham United takes safeguarding very seriously and is committed to ensuring that all children and adults at risk are safeguarded at all times when engaging in Club activities or services. The club has numerous safeguarding policies and best practice guidelines to support this and expects all employees to adopt such policies and practices at all times.

This post requires a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) enhanced Criminal Records Check (CRC) check with a barred list check.