Player Development Lead (U15-16s) Southampton, England
Southampton Football Club
Full Time
Southampton, England
43000 - 58000 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description
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Location: Staplewood Training Ground, Southampton
Hours: Full time
Contract Type: Permanent
Criminal Record Check: DBS Enhanced with Child’s Barred List
What is the role?
To lead and align the planning, delivery and ongoing evaluation of the interdisciplinary Player Development Programme for the Under 15-16s including, but not limited to, age specific curriculum delivery, individual development plans and player transition.
What will you be doing?
- Lead the coaching delivery of the Under 15s or 16s programme, in line with the Academy methodology and club-wide game model.
- Manage the interdisciplinary individual development plan process for Under 15-16 age groups, in line with club-wide Player Profiles.
- Manage the progression and pathway of players in and out of the Under 15-16 age groups.
- Support the Academy Recruitment department to identify with player auditing and gap analysis.
- Manage the review and interdisciplinary meeting process for players in the Under 15-16 age groups.
- Lead an effective review and feedback programme with players, coaches and families to monitor and support player progress and development.
- Play a key role in the delivery and evaluation of the Academy methodology, play book and curriculum content, as directed by the Academy Technical Board.
- Deliver a quality and diverse games programme that provides appropriate challenge and opportunity for the Under 15-16s players, in collaboration with the Academy Operations department.
- Regularly attend Academy games at Under 14s, Under 18s and Under 21s, as well as Under 15-16s.
- Lead on the care and support of the well-being of Under 15-16 players in collaboration with the Player Care department.
- Assist cross departmental projects which aim to improve the way data and video is used as a feedback mechanism with the staff and players.
- Ensure that all PMA tasks are completed by the staff working with the Under 15-16 age groups.
- Support the Head of Coaching with our in-house staff, player and parent education initiatives.
- Sharing of relevant video, data and other resources with staff, players, parents using various Southampton FC Academy platforms.
Is this you?
Essential Experience and Qualifications:
- UEFA A Licence
- FA Advanced Youth Award
- Undergraduate degree in sports coaching, sports science, performance analysis, or related subject
- Minimum five years coaching experience within Academy or International Youth coaching environment at relevant age groups.
- Minimum three years performance analysis experience within an Academy setting at relevant age groups.
- Depth and quality of experience within individual player development in both coaching and analysis settings
- Ability to demonstrate a strong level of technical and tactical football knowledge and game understanding.
- Experience in leading and developing a phase and/or team of staff in Academy environment.
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
- Track record in developing elite talent.
How this benefits you…
If you are successful, you can look forward to a healthy benefits package;
- Access to x2 free match tickets for every home league game
- Access to our staff Health & Wellbeing initiatives (Mental & Physical Health).
- Flexi-time and Remote working option’s available.
- Discounted Southampton Football Club merchandise.
- 26 days’ holiday per year excluding bank holidays plus your birthday off each year.
- Contributory Pension Scheme.
- Worldwide Travel Insurance for you and your family.
- Learning & Development opportunities - supporting you to develop your potential and achieve in your career.
- Free onsite parking.
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Collaborative & inclusive working culture.
The closing date for applications is Thursday 31st August 2023.
*We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if a high volume of applicants are received.*
Southampton Football Club
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Southampton, United Kingdom
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