Part-Time Academy Coach Wanted Are you passionate about coaching and developing young talent? We’re looking for a motivated Part-Time Academy Coach to join our team and help shape the future stars of tomorrow Key Responsibilities: Plan and lead engaging, skill-focused training sessions for young players. Assess player performance, offering constructive feedback to promote growth. Foster a fun, safe, and inclusive environment that motivates young players. Collaborate with fellow coaches to align with the academy’s coaching philosophy. What We’re Looking For: Previous coaching experience. Relevant coaching certification (UEFA B or working towards). Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to inspire and motivate young players. Age Group Lead Coach - Under 12’s Job specification Is highly knowledgeable and is fluent in coaching the technical and tactical Academy Principles of play in the small-sided games format including 5v5, 7v7 and 9v9 & 11v11 (phase dependant). Support development of Academy Players. To be available for all internal CPD and keep relevant FA qualifications up to date. A genuine team player. Flexibility and willingness to learn. Factors the Academy coach into sessions/game day plan clearly defining roles and responsibilities on the session plan/game plan document. To enter all coaching sessions, game fixtures/game time, game plan reports, learning objectives and development reports and other necessary work as required on Kitman Labs. Monitor players and report their progress on a regular basis, completing the relevant reports. To be available for all internal CPD and keep relevant FA qualifications up to date. To demonstrate the ability to motivate players & Academy coaches. Excellent communication skills. Takes responsibility for ensuring a high quality of work. Meticulous attention to detail. Liaises with Parents/Guardians and resolves any issues empathetically. Proactive decision maker. Such other duties as may be appropriate to achieve the objectives of the post and to assist the Lead Phase Coach and Academy Head of Coaching. Expected to attend ALL age group sessions/matchdays except in exceptional circumstances. Confirms attendance from every training session and match on ’Spond’. Rates of pay Training: £35 per session. Game day rate: As per Band illustration. Hours: Monday evening 5.30-7.00pm, Tuesday evening 5.30 – 7.00pm, Friday 7.30-9.00pm. Sunday game day approximately 4 hours (fixture dependant) About The Candidate UEFA B or working towards FA Youth Modules FA Safeguarding Children Emergency First Aid in Football (EFAiF) About The Club Not Specified