Lead Youth Development Phase Coach in London - EFL (English Football League)

Lead the Youth Development Phase Coaching and the wider multi-disciplinary team in all aspects of the long term, holistic development of Elite young players within the Leyton Orient Football Club Academy.

On The Grass

Lead the YDP player development programme and deliver the coaching syllabus ensuring there is a flexible approach to meet the needs of the player.
Monitor and report on individual player development through the player journey utilising KitMan Labs (KML.)
Involvement in working with physical development department to work with individual players in the Youth Development Phase.
Undertake all Coaching aspects as detailed within the ILP of the players
Work closely with the Assistant YDP Coaches to ensure there is a smooth transition for players moving from U13’s into YDP and U16s into the Professional Development Phase.
Monitor the transition of players from the Youth Development Phase into the Professional Development Phase and players into potential First Team players.
To integrate with all Academy department, staff to deliver a holistic development programme for all players.
Undertake enhancement of specific personal Qualifications and all CPD provided by the Club and regulatory bodies.

Behaviours That Build Relationships With

Internal: Academy Manager, Lead Phase Coaches, Coaches (Part Time), PDP MDT, Heads of Department, First Team staff and Players. Line Manage the PT phase coaches. External: Premier League & Football League, FA, Football Conference, Universities/colleges, FAYCD, and PFA.

Person Specification (Essential and Desirable):

		Essential	Desirable
1	UEFA A License	x
2	UEFA Pro License		x
3	FA Youth Module 3 (assessed)	x
4	FA Advanced Youth Award (YDP) or working towards		x
5	Graduate level qualification in a relevant subject		x
6	FA EFAiF	x
7	DBS check	x
8	Professional or high-level playing experience		x
Skills, Knowledge & Experience
9	Previous experience of working in a similar or equivalent role	x
10	Experience working across academy age groups		x
11	Experience working with young professional players		x
12	Understanding of the Elite Player Performance Plan (EPPP)		x
13	Experience of scouting & talent identification processes and procedures		x
14	IT skills to include the ability to use KitMan Labs (KML) software and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and Outlook)		x
15	Excellent interpersonal and communication skills	x
Attitude/Behaviours
16	Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines	x
17	A genuine team player	x
18	A reliable individual	x
Personal Qualities
19	Displays a high level of discretion	x
20	Personable with an ability to build individual relationships	x
21	Hardworking and enthusiastic	x
22	Empathetic to young players	x
23	Ability to adapt to changing circumstances	x
24	Loyal and committed	x

The employee must at all time carry out their duties with due regard to the Leyton Orient Football Club policies and procedures. The employee must ensure a positive commitment towards equality and diversity by treating others fairly and not committing any form of direct or indirect discrimination, victimisation or harassment of any description and to promote positive working relationships between all internal and external stakeholders.

Leyton Orient Football Club is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment and its employment policies for recruitment, selection, training, development and promotion are designed to ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age,
disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity.

To have due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, coaches and young people and to follow the child protection procedures adopted by the FA and the club.

Customer Charter, Policies & Safeguarding

Key Tasks leading to an evolving coaching process at Leyton Orient Coach:

Competency Framework (CCF): Take part in our Coach Competency Framework (CCF) to monitor and evaluate your coaching to develop a DAP.

Development Programmes/CPD events Take part in Design and delivery of your development interventions based on the Academy coaching philosophy.

Coaching Curriculum, Playing and Coaching Philosophy: Ensure the Academy’s Coaching Curriculum is consistently delivered in line with the Academy’s (and/or Club’s) Playing Philosophy and Coaching Philosophy: Undertake two non-football C.P.D visits per year and develop a report on finding Take part in and contribute to syllabus reviews.

Lead Youth Development Phase Coach

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