A great opportunity to join our Club as Academy Player Care Lead (U7 to U12) & Age Group Lead Coach.
Purpose of the role:
* Proactively take forward the ‘Next Generation Plan’; incorporating the specific needs of all age group players and their holistic development.
* Provide evaluative reports on Player Care provision, making recommendations for future improvements to the programme & Academy as a whole.
* Responsible for the development and management of the Player Care programme and provision from U7 to U12.
* Responsible for supporting all relevant Heads of Department with the transition, integration and personal development of our players.
* Deliver relevant, innovative & enjoyable coaching practice with a designated age group.
* Uphold & demonstrate the values, standards & behaviours expected by ECFC both inside & outside the Club.
About The Candidate
Candidate Skills:
* Capable of working collaboratively with players, staff & others (essential).
* Personable, approachable & friendly manner (essential).
* Committed learner & willing educator (essential).
* Willingness and enthusiasm to cooperate & take responsibility when necessary (essential).
* Resilience to deal with difficult situations (essential).
* Good computer and numeracy skills (essential).
Candidate Experience:
* Academy football experience (desirable).
* Experience of working in a sporting environment to provide Player Care support (desirable).
* Coaching young & youth team age players in a professional Club/Academy (essential).
* Knowledge & understanding of the Designated Safeguarding Officer role (desirable).
Other:
* Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) enhanced certification (essential).
* Upkeep & update all professional & industry qualifications through related external CPD (essential).
* Undertake Continued Professional Development organised by the Club including Safeguarding, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion.
About The Club
Exeter City Football Club is a special club with over 20 years of Supporters’ Trust ownership which we are very proud of. Our ownership model places our supporters and community engagement at the forefront of everything we do, and we are proud to have a special place in the heart of the community. Trust ownership is reflected in our commitment to balancing on-field success with long-term sustainability. We have a remarkable track record of nurturing talent through our Academy, promoting players to the first team, and maximising their performance.
Culture:
We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce with a broad range of skills, diversity of experiences and perspectives, and we embrace the creativity and innovation this brings. We pride ourselves on having an inclusive culture and a workplace that brings opportunity, development and growth. We embrace a culture of accountability where we set clear expectations and goals, open lines of communication and strong leadership.
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