International Coach

We have an exciting opportunity available for a highly driven and committed individual to undertake a full-time role as our new International Coach.

The successful applicant will have gained experience and extensive knowledge from working within elite sport.

**Main role**:
**Responsibilities (but not limited to)**:

- Work with the FTIFA Academy Manager & Lead Phase Coach to implement an age specific coaching curriculum on the international programmes, in line with the playing and coaching philosophy of the Academy, ensuring the effective planning, delivery and evaluation of every session is recorded on PMA
- Review the progress of FTIFA players in accordance with the Academy review process
- Work with the FTIFA Academy Manager & Lead Phase Coach to identify, co-ordinate, deliver and review all individual development plans for all players within the FTIFA phase
- Coach a selected age group within the Fleetwood Town Academy, as required by the Head of Coaching
- Coach the FTIFA pro experience group, delivering the curriculum and philosophy as required by the Club
- Work towards own Coach Development Action plan (DAP) agreed between you and the Head of Coaching, in line with the Coach Competency Framework (CCF)
- Support and motivate the part-time coaches within the phase to deliver the coaching curriculum and academy philosophy, modelling best practice, at all times
- Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, supporting the holistic development of all players within FTIFA & Fleetwood FC Academy
- Support the management, inventory and distribution of kit and equipment, deal with match officials and communicating with players and parents
- Contribute to the building and recording of Academy best practice sessions
- Take an energetic, purposeful, and measurable approach to recruitment
- Attend all CPD as instructed by the Head of Coaching
- Carry out any other duties as directed by the FTIFA Academy Manager and Head of Coaching.

**Mandatory Coaches Qualifications and Experience**:

- In accordance with Football League Rules, the Coach must be in possession of the UEFA “B” Licence award & The FA Youth Award, CRC/DBS and BFAS
- Directly reporting to the Head of Coaching and Phase Lead Coach, must be able to present both written and oral reports from coaching sessions and matches and comprehend the requirements for the PMA.

**Desirable**:

- UEFA A License or working towards
- Experience of working with international students.

**Other**:

- Knowledge of EPPP
- Clean driving license and access to their own vehicle
- Valid Passport.

**Person Specification**:

- **Confident** communicator with a can-do attitude
- **Dynamic** and ambitious individual
- **Proactive** decision maker who maintains high standards
- **Committed** to achieving the agreed objectives

**You will be required to have a full, valid UK driving licence and access to a suitable vehicle.**

**What you need to do now**:

- Fleetwood Town Football Club and Fleetwood Town Community Trust are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to endorse this commitment._
- This information is available in different formats if required. Please contact Fleetwood Town Football Club directly on 01253 775080_

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Work Location: In person