Player Development Lead (Under 9-10s)

Job Details

• Department: Academy
• Report to: Head of Coaching
• Direct reports: Academy Coaches (Under 9-10s)
• Key Relationships: Technical Development Lead, Tactical Development Lead, Head of Methodology, Player Development Lead (Under 11-12s), Pre-Academy staff, Head of Academy Recruitment
• Remuneration: £25,000 to £30,000 (dependant on experience)
• Contract: Full Time (40 hours)
• Working Schedule: Irregular hours including evenings, Saturdays, Sundays, Bank Holidays based around team schedules

Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead the individual development of players in Under 9-10 age groups in line with Academy methodology
• Lead progression and pathway of players in and out of Under 9-10 age groups, including Pre-Academy
• Manage review and IDT meeting process for players in Under 9-10 age groups
• Ensure all PMA tasks are completed by staff working with Under 9-10 age groups
• Lead effective review and feedback programme with players, coaches and families
• Play key role in delivery and evaluation of Academy methodology, play book and curriculum content
• Lead care and support of well-being of Under 9-10 players in collaboration with EPCS department
• Assist cross-department projects improving data and video feedback mechanisms
• Support Head of Coaching, Head of Methodology and Head of Individual Development with staff education initiatives for Under 9-10 staff
• Share relevant video, data and other resources using various [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] platforms
• Carry out any other reasonable management requests

General Responsibilities

• Follow all Club Policies (Equality & Diversity, Health & Safety, Safeguarding, Anti-Corruption & Bribery, GDPR)
• Adhere to Code of Confidentiality regarding [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]
• Make suggestions to improve working environment
• Take reasonable care for health and safety
• Comply with [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Health and Safety Policy
• Ensure effective communication within work team and across [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

Person Specifications

Qualifications

• Essential: UEFA B Licence; Undergraduate degree in Sports Coaching or related subject; FA Learning Safeguarding Children Certificate & FA Emergency Aid in Football Certificate; CRB check
• Desirable: Postgraduate degree; UEFA A Licence and/or UEFA Elite Youth Licence; FA Advanced Youth Award

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

• Essential: Minimum 3 years experience in Academy coaching/MDT; Minimum 5 years coaching in Academy; Individual player and staff development; Strong technical football knowledge; Relating to young people; Proficient in Sportscode/Hudl; Experience in pressurised situations; Excellent communication, written and IT skills; Ability to adapt
• Desirable: 3 years specialising in technical development programmes; Creating/delivering/evaluating Academy curriculum; Telestration tools (HUDL Studio, Piero, CoachPaint)

Attitude and Behaviours

• Proactive forward-thinking; “can do” attitude; Innovative; Works well in diverse team; Loyal and committed; Versatile; Strong team ethos; Builds professional relationships

Personal Qualities

• Pride in quality work; Highly organised; Self-development; Confidentiality; Willingness to learn; Works unsupervised

Additional Information

This role requires an Enhanced DBS Check. Closing date: 23rd May 2023 at 5pm. Application form must be completed; CVs will not be accepted.

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women, disabled people and diverse ethnic communities. All appointments are made on merit. The Company is committed to safeguarding children; offers are subject to enhanced DBS and barred list check.

Should an adequate number of applications be received prior to closing date, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] reserves the right to remove this advert. Due to high demand, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

To apply, complete the Application Form available at the club website.