Main Duties

Holistic Development

• Plan and deliver a weekly timetable with the Under 16 age group squad that includes match analysis, sports psychology, and athletic development alongside coaching.
• Write and support / lead player reviews, four times per season with players and parents/guardians.
• Responsible for planning, delivering and reviewing player development plans for each player within the relevant age group.
• Complete all relevant feedback to individual players using analysis and PMA platforms.

Management

• To ensure all the Under 16 age group squad players fully understand and adhere to rules & guidelines set out for them & manage individual players, in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary staff, accordingly
• Liaise and co-ordinate, with the Operations department, the organisation of the Under 16 age group squad, where applicable
• Attend all relevant academy meetings where applicable.

Professional Requirements

• Attend continued professional development sessions organised by the Academy or other professional bodies
• Attend seasonal safeguarding training as required by the Club
• Adhere to all guidelines contained within the Club's Safeguarding Policy
• Utilise the ‘MyConcern’ system to ‘recognise, respond, report and record’ any safeguarding incidents in a timely and detailed manner.

General

• As a member of staff to ensure in all matters, you follow and actively promote the club’s mental health policies and practices to ensure an open, non-judgmental and inclusive environment for everyone engaged with the club.
• As a member of staff to ensure that you to adhere to the club’s safeguarding policies and procedures and are committed to our safeguarding values, creating a safe and positive environment for all those who interact with the club.
• Obligation to adhere to the club’s health and safety policy and procedures.
• As a member of staff to ensure in all matters you follow and actively promote the club’s equality policies and practices to ensure a welcoming, safe and inclusive environment for everyone engaged with the club.

Key Competencies

Required Qualifications

Experience:

• Working with elite football players in the Youth Development Phase at a Category 3 academy

Skills, Knowledge & Qualifications:

• UEFA A License
• Advanced Youth Award
• FA Safeguarding Children
• EFAiF (Emergency First Aid in Football)

Desired Qualifications

Experience:

• Working with elite footballers at a Category 1 or 2 level
• Working full time in high level sporting or education environments

Skills, Knowledge & Qualifications:

• UEFA Pro License
• FA Talent ID qualifications
• Degree is associated area.
• Teaching / leadership qualifications

Staff Benefits

In return for your hard work and commitment to us, you will receive a competitive reward package which will include, but is not limited to:

• Free onsite parking.
• Season ticket and allocation of complimentary/purchased tickets.
• Subsidised lunches and complimentary healthy snacks throughout the day.
• Discounts at the club Superstore.
• Contribution towards eye tests and glasses.
• Discounts and benefits from partners and local businesses.
• Club pension & Life Assurance Scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) by Health Assured.
• Paid parental leave (bank of five days per year).
• Club events or other social events throughout the year run by our club social team.
• Paid volunteer opportunities (2 days per year).
• Paid day’s leave on your birthday.