Job Purpose
To lead the coaching and management of an age group within the Foundation Phase (U9 – U11).
Role Accountabilities & Key Duties
- To lead on the coaching sessions for a Schoolboy age group
- To plan, prepare and evaluate coaching sessions in line with the Coaching methodology programme.
- To communicate and plan with the Lead Phase Coaches and Player Specific Coaches to ensure players’ individual learning plans are met within the programme.
- To enter all coaching sessions, fixtures, learning objectives, development reports, and other necessary work as required on the FIP within the required times scales.
- To lead and manage an age group on match-days as necessary.
- To provide a point of liaison for the relevant age group parents/guardians.
- To be available for all internal in-service & CPD events.
- To report to the Lead Phase Coaches and Methodology Manager (Academy) when appropriate.
- To attend all coaching meetings and other Academy meetings as necessary.
- To assist with the delivery of the Academy review process for Academy players & parents/guardians.
- To report any welfare concerns on players to the Club’s Safeguarding Manager.
- To report any injury concerns on players to Medical Staff.
- To report any educational concerns on players to the Education Manager (Academy).
- To be responsible for the kit & equipment of the relevant age group.
- To develop a sound working knowledge of safeguarding children’s regulations, including legislation & governing body rules.
- To undertake personal CPD as appropriate to meet the demands of the role.
- Participate in the appraisal process.
- Comply with all company policies/procedures. Adhere to all company regulations regarding policies, procedures, health, safety and security.
- All other duties that may arise from time to time and fall within the scope of this position.