Football Education Coach

**Post: Football Education Coach**

Responsible to: Head of Football Education / Start Date: Expected August 2025

Full-time: 40 hours per week / Monday-Friday (Permanent)

**Salary: £26,000**

**Purpose**:Plan, deliver and lead all coaching and other enrichment activities for designated _Football Education _squad groups, including training, matches and gym sessions.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:_ **Football Education Coach**_

**1**Lead and co-ordinate all football enrichment provision for designated Football Education squads during timetabled sessions, fixtures and additional opportunities for participation and development.

**2**Plan, deliver and evaluate all coaching sessions in line with the club’s coaching philosophy. Be responsible for the players’ overall training programme and arrange all fixtures, including preseason. Manage appropriate playing opportunities and match minutes for all eligible players.

**3**Assess the performance of all players and lead analysis sessions with the squad. Set realistic performance targets for each player and support their continued development throughout the season.

**4**Work effectively with the coaching team and wider Football Education staff to ensure all players receive high quality provision that contributes to their overall education study programme and offers them unique experiences and opportunities.

**5**Construct and deliver detailed individual player progress reviews with players and parents/carers.

**6**Play a supporting role in the implementation of a broader range of enrichment activities, including trips & visits and work experience to develop key knowledge, skills and professional expertise related to their study programme.

**7**Be an effective team member and work positively with colleagues to contribute to, develop and enhance Stockport County’s overall provision for teaching, learning and enrichment. Meet regularly with the ‘Lead Football Coach’ who oversees the football enrichment provision.

**8**Promote a positive culture across all aspects of the full Football Education programme to support student/player development and retention rates.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

**1**Be committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of young people by ensuring effective implementation of Stockport County Football Education’s safeguarding policy and procedures. Report any safeguarding concerns immediately to the Designated Safeguarding Officer.

**2**Follow the Stockport County Football Education health and safety policy in all aspects of work, including a proactive approach to risk-assessment in all duties.

**3**Use systems, policies and procedures accurately to fulfil responsibilities and obligations and to work in line with Stockport County Football Education’s ‘Quality Assurance’ measures.

**4**To undertake additional duties including student supervision, supporting colleagues, attending meetings and involvement in relevant activities and trips where appropriate.

**5**Be prepared to contribute to Stockport County Football Education’s broad programme of high-level football, education, sports career pathways, work experience and other enrichment activities.

**6**Engage fully in Stockport County’s appraisal process to fulfil personal potential, maintain best practice and be able to participate effectively in the implementation of Stockport County Football Education’s ‘Quality Improvement Plan’.

**7**Carry out any other reasonable duties as requested by the Head of Football Education and the Head of Education.

ESSENTIAL
- Relevant previous coaching experience.
- Professional qualification - Level 2 or UEFA B Licence.
- Fully licensed FA Coach committed to annual CPD to maintain licence.
- FA Safeguarding Children Qualification.
- FA First Aid Qualification.
- Strong knowledge of football at relevant levels in terms of tactics, fitness and player development.
- An understanding of a range of teaching / learning styles to optimise the development of young players and of learning over time.
- An understanding of the holistic approach to developing well rounded players and young adults.
- An understanding and ability to manage and work within a multi-disciplinary team.
- Able to identify, develop and support football talent.
- Ability to solve tactical problems within a competitive and fast-moving environment.

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

Pay: £26,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 27/07/2025