Football Coach

**ROLE OVERVIEW**

This is an ideal opportunity to gain vital experience for anyone wanting to work with children, in a professional football environment and to learn from our very experienced coaching staff.

You will coach age groups between the ages of either 6 to 15, implementing a Player Development Programme which maximises the opportunities for young players to reach their full potential across all age groups in line with the clubs player development plan and philosophy.

**DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES**

Deliver coaching sessions in accordance with the centres syllabus.

Monitor and assess the players in the centre/team in training and in match performances.

Providing regular written and verbal feedback to the Centre Manager on player progress.

To manage sides on match days.

Contribute to the Scouting and Recruitment process where appropriate.

Liaise with parents as required, to communicate any new information regarding the centre/team.

West Midland Foxes seek to discover coaches able to deliver with enthusiasm and energy, whilst also meeting the following essential criteria:

- **Essential Requirements**:

- Must have footballing knowledge as training is provided
- Current FA child protection/safeguarding children certificate
- Minimum of current FA emergency first aid certificate
- DBS (previously a CRB)
- Able to demonstrate a desire to develop their coaching knowledge
- Must be based in the UK

**Desirable criteria**
- UEFA A / B License
- UEFA C / FA Level 2 Coaching Certificate (Level 1 to be considered depending on experience)
- FA Youth Module 1, 2, 3
- Experience working within an elite coaching environment
- Valid driving license

**Job Type**: Part-time

Pay: £12.50-£40.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Employee discount

Licence/Certification:

- FA Level 1 in Football Coaching (preferred)
- Driving Licence (preferred)

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person