Under 18 Game Coach Southampton, England
Southampton Football Club
Full Time
Southampton, England
25057 - 40000 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description
Be part of our journey...
Location: Staplewood Training Ground, Southampton
Hours: Full time
Contract Type: Permanent
Criminal Record Check: DBS Enhanced with Child’s Barred List
What will you be doing?
You will be delivering a high-quality coaching environment to the U18 squad, working in collaboration with the U18 IDP Coach and performance support staff.
You will be based at Staplewood Training Ground located in Marchwood, Southampton. Just a 15-minute drive from the city centre and don’t worry, there’s free parking!
Responsibilities:
- To select and coach the Under 18 Youth squad in conjunction with the U18 IDP Coach and performance support staff.
- To provide appropriate playing opportunities for all squad players, trialists and young players in coordination with the appropriate staff.
- Monitor and assess the players in the Under 18 Squad in training and in match performances.
- To be part of the team of Elite Youth Coaches to develop a Player Development programme which maximises the opportunities for young players to reach their full potential across all age groups.
- Contribute to and take part in a programme of continuing professional development for the Elite Coaches group
- Contribute to the Scouting and Talent Identification process where appropriate.
- Undertake personal CPD as appropriate to meet the demands of the role.
- Undertake administrative tasks related to the role, including fixture programming, record keeping and database input.
- Upload information to the Performance Management Application system for purposes of audit and in line with EPPP requirements. This relates to all session plans and evaluations as well as match feedback.
- Contribute appropriately to the development of teaching and coaching resources.
- Undertake pastoral and welfare duties in conjunction with the Head of Education and contribute to parent’s evenings, meetings and maintain relationships with parents, teachers and other appropriate persons.
- Provide feedback and information and contribute to the club player auditing process.
- Undertake other appropriate duties as directed by the FDSC management.
Is this you?
Essential Experience:
- Experience of working with U18 players within a category one environment.
- Has experience in an elite level football environment.
Essential Qualifications:
- UEFA A Coaching License
- The FA Advanced Youth Award
Essential Skills:
- Ability to build relationships with players assuring of confidence and trust.
- Strong collaborative leadership skills.
- Meticulous attention to detail.
- Good interpersonal skills, a team player.
- Excellent IT Skills and familiarity with scouting databases.
- Excellent organisational qualities.
- Ability to work to tight deadlines. The nature of the business means that there are significant variations in the level of activity; this requires the Job Holder to work whatever hours are needed to allow deadlines to be met.
- Trustworthy and adherence to codes of conduct, ethics and confidentiality.
- Identifiable track record in Scouting and recruitment.
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 options available.
- Discounted Southampton Football Club merchandise.
- 25 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 2nd March 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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