Job title: Casual Foundation Phase Coach Hours of work: Casual hours Reports to: Lead Foundation Phase Coach & Head of Coaching Remuneration Session rate - £39 Match rate (Home) - £58 Match rate (Away) - £71 Role summary An exciting opportunity has arisen at Portsmouth Football Club as we are seeking to recruit an innovative, reliable and hardworking foundation phase (U9-U11) coach for our academy programme. As an academy coach, you will be responsible for coaching sessions with a particular squad and managing them on a matchday, whilst falling in line with the coaching blueprint, vision and values of the academy and the club as a whole. You’ll additionally be required to carry out administrative tasks for your age group, alongside providing player performance feedback on a regular basis. Requirements of the role The role will require you to travel to a variety of venues in and around the city of Portsmouth, in addition to away venues within our matchday programme. Experience of working in a coaching capacity in a professional football environment and with young adolescents (U9-U11) is desirable. The successful candidate will be required to carry out regular administrative tasks throughout the season on the PMA platform (induction will be provided) to support player development and meet EPPP requirements. Right to work in the UK and enhanced DBS check is essential. Experience in providing player performance feedback is desirable. About The Candidate Required Qualifications: The appointed coach must have the: UEFA ‘B’ Licence FA Youth Award FA Safeguarding certificate Relatable First Aid in Sport certificate FA Emergency First Aid in Football (or willingness to complete course ASAP after successful appointment – to be discussed at interview) Desirable qualifications and experience: FA Advanced Youth Award (Foundation Phase) Working towards UEFA ‘A’ Licence Relatable degree qualification Previous use of PMA platform Guidance to consider Please consider the below before applying: Due to the requirements and the commitment the roles require, it is advisable that candidates live within commutable distance to the city of Portsmouth. Our foundation phase train two – three times per week with regular matchday fixtures – (every other) Tuesday/Wednesday/Friday evenings and Sunday mornings. Candidates should have regular access to a vehicle and a valid UK driving licence. About The Club General information We promote an equal, diverse, and inclusive workplace and weare committed to providing the best experience for our colleagues. As a business we aim to be as representative of as many sections of society as possible, and for each colleague to feel respected and able to give of their best every day. We ensure that we treat people the right way, promote respect and believe that making the most of our differences is the key to the success of our business. We take a robust approach to modern slavery and human trafficking and our organisation is absolutely committed to preventing slavery and human trafficking in our corporate activities, and to ensuring that our supply chains are free from slavery and human trafficking. Safeguarding Portsmouth Football Club is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are committed to ensuring that any club related activity will be in a safe environment where children, young people and adults at risk are protected from harm or abuse whilst under our care. We acknowledge that every child, young person, or adult at risk who plays or participates in football should be able to take part in an enjoyable and safe environment and be protected from poor practice and abuse. Portsmouth Football Club recognises that this is the responsibility of every adult involved in our club. We must always respect the dignity and spirit of all people, including children, young people and adults at risk. Treat everyone fairly, encourage a supportive and positive environment to promote healthy competition, skill development, fun and achievement. Avoid contact or conduct that may be interpreted or defined as inappropriate. Data Protection The Club process all personal data collected during the recruitment process in accordance with complies with Data Protection Act (2018) and GDPR. Data collected as part of the recruitment process is held securely and accessed by, and disclosed to, individuals only for the purposes of managing the recruitment exercise effectively. All data that is deemed unnecessary will be disposed off at the end of recruitment process in line with our GDPR procedure.