Academy Age Group Coach (Part Time) Location: USW Sports Park (Treforest) / Newport International Sports Village. A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join the Newport County AFC Academy Coaching Department. The Academy is seeking to recruit a part-time Youth Development Age Group Coach to follow the existing coaching syllabus within the Academy phase. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in developing players in line with Newport County AFC’s training/games programme and will be provided support in their professional development by the Phase Leads and Head of Coaching About The Candidate Qualifications Essential: 1 UEFA B licence outfield award 2 EFAiF or Level 2 First Aid Equivalent 3 DBS check Skills, Knowledge & Experience - Extensive knowledge and experience of the role and the position - Experience working across academy age groups - Experience working with young professional players - Understanding of the Elite Player Performance Plan (EPPP) - Experience of scouting & talent identification processes and procedures - IT skills to include the ability to use Performance - Management Application (PMA) software and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and Outlook) - Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Attitude/Behaviours - Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines - A genuine team player - A reliable individual Personal Qualities - Personable with an ability to build individual relationships - Hardworking and enthusiastic - Empathetic to young players - Ability to adapt to changing circumstances - Loyal and committed About The Club Safeguarding Statement Newport County AFC is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to endorse this commitment. This post requires Enhanced Criminal Records Checks and may include checks against the Barred Lists, as such it is exempt from Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974). Therefore all convictions including spent convictions that have not been subject to filte ring by the DBS should be declared”. Relevant information and / or documents will be distributed as part of the recruitment process. E & D Statement Newport County AFC Academy is committed to providing services which embrace diversity and that promote equality of opportunity.