Foundation Phase Lead Coach

2 weeks ago

Newport, Newport, United Kingdom EFL Full time £35,000 - £40,000 per year


Role Responsibilities & Key Duties

1 To adhere the Newport County AFC values and ensure that all players show respect in a high engaging learning and safe environment

2 To plan, deliver, and evaluate coaching sessions in line with the academy's syllabus and the academy's coaching framework

3 To record session plans and submit attendance accordingly for every session delivered within the 9-18 Academy Programme via the Performance Management Application (PMA)

4 To take a multidisciplinary approach to working using the expertise of sports science, analysis, and medical staff as well as Academy and Senior coaching staff

5 Follow all Club Policies, such as Equality & Diversity, Health & Safety and Safeguarding

6 To adhere to the Coaches Code of Conduct

7 To take responsibility for the care and maintenance of all age group training equipment

8 To contribute to the recruitment & trial process of the programme if/when required

9 To submit all IDP/Performance reviews every 6/12 weeks according to role

10 To attend Saturday or Sunday fixtures/Academy meetings where applicable

11 To undertake appropriate CPDin line with EFL rules and regulations

12 To provide relevant feedback to line management as required

13 To complete any other duties as deemed reasonable by the Academy Manager/Phase Lead



About The Candidate

Qualifications
Essential
UEFA B License outfield Award
FA Youth Module 3 (assessed)
Recognised First Aid Qualification (Emergency Aid)
EFAiF or Level 2 First Aid Equivalent
DBS Check
 
Desirable
UEFA A License outfield Award
FA Advanced Youth Award
PTLLS or other teaching qualification
 
Skills, Knowledge and Experience
Essential
Extensive knowledge and experience of the role and the position
Experience working across academy age groups
IT skills to include the ability to use Performance Management Application (PMA) software and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and Outlook)
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
 
Desirable
Experience working with young professional players
Understanding of the Elite Player Performance Plan (EPPP)
Experience of scouting & talent identification processes and procedures
 
Attitude/Behaviours
Essential
Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
A genuine team player
A reliable individual
 
Personal Qualities
Essential
Displays a high level of discretion
Personable with the ability to build individual relationships
Hardworking and enthusiastic
Empathetic to young players
Ability to adapt to changing circumstances
Loyal and committed

About The Club

Safeguarding Statement

Newport County AFC is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to endorse this commitment.

This post requires Enhanced Criminal Records Checks and may include checks against the Barred Lists, as such it is exempt from Rehabilitation of Offenders Act Therefore all convictions including spent convictions that have not been subject to filtering by the DBS should be declared".

Relevant information and / or documents will be distributed as part of the recruitment process.

BAME Declaration

The English Football League has introduced positive action measures aimed at tackling the under-representation of coaches and managers from Black, Asian and Minority Ethic (BAME) backgrounds. New regulations require clubs to shortlist at least one suitably qualified BAME candidate (where an application has been received) for all roles in Academy football that require a UEFA A or UEFA B Licence.

As part of the application process, you will therefore be asked to declare your ethnicity.

E & D Statement

Newport County AFC Academy is committed to providing services which embrace diversity and that promote equality of opportunity.

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