Vacancy: Academy Coach U10-U13

We are seeking an academy coach, who can plan and deliver enjoyable challenging sessions. To join our workforce and to help develop our academy players from the U10 – U13 age groups.

The successful candidate will join Cheltenham Town FC Academy and work alongside our strong and passionate coaching team.

See the below the job description and person specification.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title	Academy Coach
Responsible to	Head of Coaching and phase lead Coach
Build Relationships with	Internal: Academy Manager, Lead Phase Coaches, Coaches, Heads of Department, Players and Parents External: Opposition staff, FA, FAYCD, and PFA.
Salary	Competitive and based on knowledge and experience

Job Description
Places of Work	Cheltenham Town FC Training Ground, Cheltenham, GL51 9RX All Saints Academy, GL51 0WH Hartpury College, Gloucester, GL19 3BE Winchcombe School, Greet Road, Winchcombe, Cheltenham, GL54 5LB Tewkesbury School, Ashchurch Road, Tewkesbury, GL20 8DF University of Gloucestershire, GL2 9HW
Working Pattern	Seasonal Coach as required Monday, Wednesday, Friday evening Manage home or away Sunday fixtures. Additional sessions maybe required.
Travel	Regular travel to fixtures, meetings and other events in conjunction
Overall purpose of the job	Support the Lead Phase Coach with football and holistic development of the players within the phase. Responsible for the planning and implementation of individual learning plans in line with club coaching and playing philosophy.
Key Tasks & Responsibilities	Coaching Curriculum and Coaching Philosophy Ensure the academy’s coaching curriculum is consistently delivered in line with the academy’s coaching philosophy: Plan and deliver every coaching session consider the four corners. When planning consider your assistant coach’s role in the session (co coaching). Adhere to training protocol. Games Programme Ensure the academy’s coaching curriculum is consistently delivered in line with the academy’s playing philosophy: Ensure you adhere to our development and performance model. Adhere to matchday protocol. Psychological programme Understand what workshops are being delivered to players on the 5Cs in line with the psychological programme and adapt match day objectives to suit. Sports Science & Medicine Communicate with academy physio on a weekly basis on player’s physical progress and check PMA for player injury status. Performance Analysis Carry out performance analysis sessions once a week based on previous match(s) or current curriculum theme. Reviews Complete players’ training, match minutes and feedback by Sunday evening on PMA. Upload session plan and complete evaluation on a weekly basis. Attend and provide input on the two ILP plus player and parent reviews and complete academy player competencies performance review on PMA. Add ILP comments on PMA and set new targets (if required) every 6 weeks. After every 6 weeks block add comment and attend multidisciplinary team (MT) meetings. Talent ID Ensure trialist is assigned to an academy player to help them feel welcome and settle in. Complete players’ training, match minutes and feedback by Monday evening on PMA. Safeguarding Adhere our culture and values. Adhere to our staff code of conduct. Personal Development Undertake self-development to ensure knowledge in relation to all aspects of your role is up-to-date and forward thinking: Attend CPD events both internal and external to maintain your FA coaches licence. Provide occasional cover for absent coaches. Such other duties as may be appropriate to achieve the objectives of the post and to assist the Academy Manager.

Person Specifications (Essential)
Qualifications	UEFA B Coaching Licence FA Youth Award Safeguarding and Protecting Children EFAiF - Emergency First Aid in Football (or basic first aid FA qualification)
Required Experience	Experience of working in at least 1 of the following roles: A football coaching role A mentoring/coaching role Knowledge and/or experience of at least 3 of the following: The process of learning in young people (pedagogy) Running and designing development programmes Football coaching Leading a team Managing people Sports Psychology ICT experience of PMA, excel, word and any other software as required to carry out the duties required for the job.
Personal Qualities	Excellent communication and customer service skills Have a ﬂexible attitude to work Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team Have a polite and courteous manner Be organised and have good time management skills The ability to meet stringent deadlines Be able to adapt to diﬀerent and changing situations Have the drive and enthusiasm to set high standards and achieve company objectives Have a personable approach
Other Requirements	Have a full clean driving licence DBS clearance
Safeguarding	To have due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and to follow the child protection procedures adopted by the FA and the club.

Here at Cheltenham Town Academy, we are committed to having a modern and inclusive environment and encourage equal opportunities and continuously seeking to improve diversity to have more representation within the professional game.

CTFC adopts a Safer Recruitment Policy. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people vulnerable adults. This post will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

If you meet the qualification criteria and feel you have the relevant experience and evidence to meet the job description and person specification, please apply by email to dave.palmer@ctfc.com with a CV and a covering letter.

Closing date for applications: 30^th September 2022