Overall purpose of the job
T o enhance the football and holistic development of the players in the foundation phase
(cell) . Manage the technical and tactical advancement (individual and team) of the players in
conjunction with the relative age group coaches.
Responsible for the detailed holistic planning and implementation of individual learning
plans in line with club coaching and playing philosophy.
Key tasks & Responsibilities
Personal Development
Undertake self-development to ensure knowledge in relation to all aspect of your role is up-
to-date and forward thinking:
Coach across different academy phases
Complete club CPD and FA qualifications as part of your on-going development action
plan
Coaching Curriculum, Playing and Coaching Philosophy
Deliver the academy’s coaching curriculum in line with the academy’s playing philosophy
and coaching philosophy
Design and implement an age-appropriate programme and schedule that maximises the
academy's resources and provides maximal opportunity for players to practice, develop
and learn.
Lead the on-grass delivery of sessions and games
Games Programme
Support the lead phase in designing a varied and consistent games programme Maximise playing minutes and opportunities
Individual Learning Plan Design and Delivery
Working with the Foundation Phase Lead and the Assistant Academy Director, design and
deliver ILPs
Working with the Foundation Phase Lead and the Assistant Academy Director, create an
MDT approach to enhance each individual’s performance on and off the grass
Manage player transitions into and from the cell (player handovers, inductions, player
signings, transition across a player journey)
Feedback
Complete and deliver feedback to staff and players/parents in line with the club's
processes and protocols:
o MDT review meetings every 6 weeks
o Parent & Player reviews every 6 weeks
o Session plans, evaluations and player data (FiP)
Performance Analysis
Provide data & video evidence to support the development and measurement of
performance
Independently clip/tag and share video footage related to the match objectives & game
review
Independently clip/tag and share video footage related to a player's ILP
Support players compile ‘Me at my best’ playlists
Facilities & Equipment
Adhere to all match day and training protocols
Responsible for all kit and equipment related to the cell/phase
Manage Staff
Manage other part-time/casual coaches in the cell to deliver the youth development
programme.