Coach

POSITION Coach

TEAM [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk]

DEPARTMENT Academy (CAS)

REPORTS TO Head of Academy

LOCATION Home of the Set Fare Arena, Livingston Football Club, Alderstone Road, Livingston, EH54 7DN

HOURS Part-Time, 12 hours, Evenings and Weekends

FINANCIALS Voluntary

NOTICE PERIOD 4 weeks

CORE PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

• To deliver high quality coaching and the implementation of the player development programme in accordance with the Livingston Football Club Academy philosophy.

• To guide and support players through an elite Academy performance environment to help them fulfill their potential.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Plan, prepare and deliver the coaching sessions which align with the [Employer hidden] Academy philosophy and player’s individual development plans.

• Complete and submit all session plans including session objectives and post-session evaluation timeously and to a high standard.

• Manage the organisation of logistics for training sessions, matchdays and any other events in collaboration with the Head of Children’s/Youth Programme.

• Be responsible for the maintenance of training/match balls, bibs, cones, and all other relevant equipment required.

• To provide analysis sessions with players post-match and during training sessions.

• Liaise with the Head of Children’s/Youth Programme, Head of Player Recruitment and Scouting Team to recruit players for the respective Children’s Programme age groups.

• Support players to attend and participate in [Employer hidden] Academy Education Sessions which contributes to their development holistically.

• To develop and maintain a professional relationship with the parents/carers of players within your respective age group including regular communication of training and match day information.

• To liaise with the Academy Administrator to maintain and update all player profile information including medical and emergency contact details.

• Attend and lead player development review meetings and other meetings as necessary.

• Attend and contribute to Academy staff meetings as required.

• Build effective and positive working relationships with players, parents/carers, and colleagues throughout [Employer hidden] Academy including coaches, analysts, S&C coaches, sports therapists and physios.

• Observe, and be subject to, the rules, regulations, articles and by-laws of the Scottish Football Association, or any other relevant football governing body.

• Be responsible for personal continuous professional development and ensure qualifications are up to date.

• Observe [Employer hidden] Safeguarding, Equality and Diversity, and Health and Safety policies and undertake training as required.

• Ensure confidentiality and adhere to GDPR policies in accordance with [Employer hidden]’s HR procedures and statutory legislation.

• Undertake all reasonable tasks assigned by the Head of Academy.

KEY ATTRIBUTES, CAPABILITIES, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS

• Knowledge and understanding of the CAS criteria, rules and regulations, alongside the wider rules governing Scottish Football.

• Knowledge of designing and implementing coaching sessions.

• An understanding of a range of learning/teaching styles to optimise the development of individual players.

• An understanding of child development and demonstrate emotional intelligence to support children at various age and stages.

• Good organisational and time management skills.

• A strong work ethic and dedicated to personal and professional development.

• An ability to work as part of a team.

• An ability to communicate effectively with players, staff, senior management, stakeholders, and external partners.

• Proficient IT skills

• This role is regulated work with children therefore it is a requirement to obtain a Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) certificate via Disclosure Scotland.

• A valid UK Driving Licence.

• Legal right to work in the UK.

• Based at Livingston Football Club with a requirement to travel regularly to other locations across Scotland.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum UEFA C Licence

• UEFA B Licence (Desirable)

• SFA Advanced Children’s Licence (Desirable)

• First Aid qualification

• SFA Children’s Wellbeing in Scottish Football certificate

EXPERIENCE

• Previous experience in a coaching environment.

• Previous experience of the CAS set up (Desirable).