Foundation Phase Lead Coach

About The Role

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.

How to Apply:

Applicants should submit their application through iRecruit, using the link below:

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