U9/U10 Cell Coach

Job Title

U9 & U10 Cell Coach

Department

Academy

Reports to

Foundation Phase Lead and Head of Coach Development

Location

Clubs training grounds

Salary

£13 per hour

Hours

10 hours per week for 40 weeks of the season

Role Summary

Our category three Academy is an integral part of our club, and our vision is driven by our youth development structure and community values. This position is for a driven individual who is enthusiastic, hardworking and possesses the skillset to work in our Elite environment.

Reporting into our Head of Coaching and Youth Development Phase Lead Coach the successful applicant will be responsible for Coaching players in line with our Academy philosophy.

Key Job Outcomes

• To support the individual development of players in the U9’s & U10’s age groups and create a challenging and supportive environment that gives players the best to opportunity to succeed both on and off the pitch.
• To ensure the long-term individual development needs of the players are integrated into sessions
• To upload sessions and fixtures are updated on the Kitman Labs
• To liaise closely with the Foundation Phase Lead and other supporting staff
• To plan, do and review coaching sessions in the U9 & U10 age groups 
• To plan and deliver training sessions in line with EPPP criteria, club policy and which fulfils the criteria set out in the Academy coaching and playing philosophy
• To help assist in the monitoring of players in training and in match performances
• To undertake personal CPD as appropriate to meet the demands of the role
• To help support 12-week player reviews and participate in parent and player meetings
• To work alongside the Head of Coaching to develop your coaching and personal professional development
• To work with players in the Foundation Phase Lead on a regular basis and assist in facilitating sessions and games in this phase
• To attend coaching meetings to support your continuous professional development

Application Instructions

Interested applicants should apply through iRecruit

Application Closing Date

 Thursday 28th May 

Interview Date(s)

W/c Monday 1st June

Start Date

Thursday 2nd July 

Mission, Vision & Values

Mission

Cambridge United aspires to compete at the highest level of the English Football League, whilst operating a financially sustainable football club embedded within the heart of its community.

We are custodians with a collective responsibility to protect and enhance the Club for future generations.

Vision

Creating Memories 

We engage current and future generations of supporters by creating memorable moments.

Driving Standards & Performance

We will evolve by driving standards and performance through self-reflection and education.

Enhancing Lives

We are an inclusive Club that is United in Endeavour to enhance lives though the power of sport. 

Values

We engage positive and inspiring characters who are committed to serving and strengthening our community, by adopting our 3 keys values.

Teamwork

We achieve more through working together than alone and are United in Endeavour.

Hard Work

We are committed to learning and working towards our pursuit of excellence in everything we do.

Humility

We will celebrate each other’s successes and recognise that no individual is greater than the collective.

Employability Statement

Cambridge United FC is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff. We aim to create a supportive and inclusive working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit.

Safeguarding Statement

Cambridge United FC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.

For those positions where a criminal record check (DBS) is identified as necessary, this will be carried out in line with other safer recruitment checks.

The post holder will be required to undergo Safeguarding training periodically.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Cambridge United FC is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a supportive and inclusive working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, nationality, ethnic origin, religious or political belief or affiliation, trade union membership, gender, gender reassignment, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, disability, socio-economic background or any other inappropriate distinction or characteristic covered by the Equality Act 2010.

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