Job Title
Part Time Age Group Coach Vacancies Across Age Groups 9-16
Reports to
Phase lead coach / Academy Manager
Location
The Rotherham United Academy is located at AESSEAL New York Stadium & Graham Solley Sports Development Centre, Sheffield Hallam University, Bawtry Road, Sheffield S9 1UA. You will be expected to undertake travel as is necessary to fulfil your job requirements.
Hours
This is a part time role requiring flexibility to work evening and weekend fixtures, including regular travel to away matches.
Remuneration
Dependent upon experience and qualifications
Job Purpose/Responsibilities
To coach a specific age group within the academy according to the academy philosophy and syllabus.
To deliver effective and innovative session plans in line with club philosophy
To maintain accurate records of training and match outcomes and identify individuals that may need intervention plans.
To attend and contribute to the departments in service training program
Essential requirements for the post
UEFA B ( Level 3) coaching certificate or ongoing
FA Youth Modules
Enhanced DBS clearance
Coaching experience
Desirable requirements for the post
FA Child Protection Certificate ( Can be arranged)
FA Safeguarding Certificate (Can be arranged)
Recruitment & Other Key Responsibilities
- Drive the trialist process once it has been agreed a player is to enter on trial.
- Take an energetic, purposeful, and measurable approach to player recruitment.
- Manage and drive player signings and releases appropriately and professionally as well as presenting all retain/release information to the Academy manager and Academy Secretary as required and in line with EFL rules and deadlines.
- Continually challenge and look to enhance the academy environment through new ideas.
- Support the culture, and represent the club in the best possible light at all times.
- Attend and contribute (when required) to all CPD as instructed by the Head of Coaching.
- Adheres to the club Code of Conduct at all times and understand and adheres to the Club’s safeguarding procedures.
- Carry out any other duties as directed by the Academy Manager and Head of Coaching.
Important Information
The above-mentioned duties and responsibilities should be regarded as neither exclusive nor exhaustive as
the post holder may be required to undertake other reasonably determined duties and responsibilities, commensurate with the grading of the post, without changing the general character of the post.
Personal Specifications
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
UEFA ‘B’ License
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FA Youth Award (assessed)
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Basic First Aid in Football (BFAS) OR Emergency First Aid
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Up to date FA DBS and Safeguarding Certificate
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Fully Licensed FA Coach
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UEFA ‘A’ Licence (or currently working towards)
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FA Advanced Youth Award (or currently working towards and specific to that phase)
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Educated to degree level in a related subject
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Emergency First Aid in Football Level 2 (EFAIF)
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FA Talent ID Qualification
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Skills, Knowledge & Experience
A minimum of 2 years working with elite players or within professional football (preferably in the youth development phase)
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Able to demonstrate a high level of coaching ability working with individuals, units and teams.
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Able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of FA and Premier League EPPP rules regarding Academies
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Experience of using the PMA system
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Experience of planning a coaching syllabus and ILP’s to meet the needs of players in an academy or other elite football environment
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IT literacy and proficiency in creating presentations, writing reports and emails
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Show a track record of communicating and working with, motivating, and inspiring
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