Stoke City Football Club of the English Football League are looking for a Lead Youth Development Phase Coach. The role will be based at our Category One status Academy at Clayton Wood Training Ground.
As the Lead Youth Development Phase Coach, you will oversee the U13 to U16 teams, whilst leading on the U16s coaching, providing all players with the best programme and opportunity to progress through the Youth Development Phase.
You will be responsible for player development and supporting the progression of players within the phase, ensuring all coaching activities align with the Club philosophy.
This is an exciting opportunity to influence the development of our young players and contribute to the success of our Academy.
The ideal candidate will be available to work evenings and weekends to cover match day fixtures and other ad hoc events at the bet365 Stadium.
The position will be offered on a full time basis. All relevant training will be provided.
Main Responsibilities
- Planning and delivering weekly coaching programmes in line with the Club’s philosophy and games programme.
- Managing and evaluating daily coaching activities, ensuring players work towards targets in their Player Development Plans.
- Tracking and monitoring player development, ensuring all cycle reviews are completed and communicated to players, parents and staff.
- Identifying and recommending potential players for transition within the Youth Development Phase and to the Professional Development Phase.
- Liaising with the recruitment department and Academy Director to carry out scouting and player recruitment.
- Building effective relationships across the Academy and wider Club to support the Multi-Disciplinary Team.
- Educating staff to ensure the maintenance of best practice, including the monitoring of training sessions and provision of in-service training.
- Participating in the Club’s in-house CPD and attending national and regional meetings as required.
- Ensuring compliance with Club policies, including health and safety, safeguarding and betting integrity rules.