Company Name:
Blackburn Rovers
Location:
Blackburn
Vacancy Type:
Casual/Sessional
Position:
Academy Coaching
Advertising End Date:
18 Mar 2026

About The Role

About The Role:

Job title:

ATG Coach

Department:

Academy Recruitment

Based at:

Regional Pre-Academy Development Centre and/or Advanced Training Centre, Blackburn Rovers Academy, Brockhall Village, Old Langho, Blackburn BB6 8BA

Reports to:

Head of Academy Recruitment and Advanced Training Group (ATG) & Trialist Coordinator.

Hours of work:

Casual – as and when required

Contractual status:

Casual worker

1. Job purpose:

To deliver a coaching programme on behalf of the Academy Recruitment Department at a Regional Pre-Academy Development Centre and/or the Advanced Training Centre.

2. Duties and responsibilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  • To be committed to ensuring the safeguarding and welfare of all elite players, promoting their well-being whilst maintaining professional boundaries;
  • To coach a specific age group implementing best practice at all times through both team/individual performance;
  • To liaise with players and parents in a professional manner;
  • To perform match day duties including supervision of kit and equipment;
  • To populate Regional Pre-Academy or ATG registers when required with correct and accurate grades;
  • To liaise with the Academy Recruitment Department on the possible recruitment of players to their specific age group;
  • To undertake player assessment reports;
  • To attend CPD Events organised by the Club;
  • To upgrade and maintain qualifications in accordance with Academy recommendations; and
  • To carry out any such other duties as reasonably assigned by the Head of Academy Recruitment and/or Advanced Training Group (ATG) & Trialist Coordinator.

3. Skills required:

  • The ability to use various coaching styles to suit the needs of the individual players and group;
  • I.T. Literate; and
  • Good communication skills.

4. Knowledge required:

  • Knowledge and experience of coaching within an elite sporting environment and academies;
  • Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and protocols; and
  • Experience of coaching young elite players.
About The Candidate:

5. Qualifications required:

  • FA Level 1 and 2 (essential);
  • FA Safeguarding Certificate (essential);
  • FA Emergency Aid Certificate (essential);
  • UEFA B Licence (desirable);
  • Youth Modules 1 – 3 (desirable); and
  • Recognised FA Talent Identification Qualification (desirable)

DBS check required:

Yes (enhanced)

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