Academy Coach

JOB SUMMARY

Proactive approach to coaching/teaching and developing young players. Understanding M.R.F.A.'s business as a whole, particularly your area of specialty. Confident in developing strong relationships with parents and teachers/schools and local grassroots clubs in promoting M.R.F.A.'s business. Recognising and analysing players' strengths and weaknesses and be able to write high-level player reports with goal-sets for individual players.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Development Centres

▪ Oversee and deliver training to an age group at our Dunmow, Epping, Chelmsford or Braintree Development Centres, and our Advanced Academy.

▪ Run/host fixtures when required (opportunity to become and lead coach for one of the JPL teams from 2024/25 season).

▪ Write player reports and goal set for individual players for Development Centre players.

▪ If possible, coach at one of our holiday courses during school holidays (to be discussed at interview stage). ▪ Liaise directly and build close relationships with grassroots clubs locally and on a wider scale. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERTISE

▪ 2+ years of coaching experience (experience within a professional club desirable)

▪ Minimum level 1 in football coaching (UEFA C/Level 2 desirable)

▪ Ambitious and proactive in personal development

▪ Excellent communication - written and verbal

▪ Ability to work to deadlines and deliver under pressure

▪ Able to manage time to an excellent standard ▪ Ability to work across multiple teams of people

Application deadline: 28/02/2024

**Job Type**: Part-time

Pay: £12.50-£25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 1 - 5 per week

**Benefits**:

- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

**Experience**:

- Sports coaching: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

- Chelmsford (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 28/02/2024