Cheltenham Town are seeking an academy coach who can plan and deliver enjoyable and challenging sessions to help develop academy players in the YDP (15/16s).
The successful candidate will join our academy setup and will work alongside our strong and passionate coaching team.
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.
We also adopt 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 club application form and monitoring form.
We will not accept CV's or covering letters.
Download the standard application form and diversity monitoring form by clicking here.
Closing date for applications: Thursday 10th August, 5pm
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YDP Academy Coach |
Responsible to |
Head of Coaching and phase lead Coach |
Build Relationships with
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Internal: Academy Manager, Lead Phase Coaches, Coaches, Heads of Department, Players and Parents
External: Opposition staff, FA, FAYCD, and PFA. |
Salary |
Based on experience and qualifications (sessional rate / game rate) |
Job Description |
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Places of Work |
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Working Pattern |
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Travel |
Regular travel to fixtures, meetings and other events in conjunction
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Overall purpose of the job
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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.
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Key Tasks & Responsibilities
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Coaching Curriculum and Coaching Philosophy Ensure the academy’s coaching curriculum is consistently delivered in line with the academy’s coaching philosophy:
Games Programme Ensure the academy’s coaching curriculum is consistently delivered in line with the academy’s playing philosophy:
Psychological programme
Sports Science & Medicine
Performance Analysis
Reviews
Talent ID
Safeguarding
Personal Development Undertake self-development to ensure knowledge in relation to all aspects of your role is up-to-date and forward thinking:
Such other duties as may be appropriate to achieve the objectives of the post and to assist the Academy Manager. |
Person Specifications (Essential) |
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Qualifications |
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Required Experience |
Experience of working in at least 1 of the following roles:
Knowledge and/or experience of at least 3 of the following:
ICT experience of PMA, excel, word and any other software as required to carry out the duties required for the job. |
Personal Qualities |
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Other Requirements |
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Safeguarding |
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