Responsible for the delivery of the Academy Coaching Programme in the Youth Development Phase, as set out by the Academy Manager/Head of Coaching, working specifically within the u12-u14 age groups.
Main Duties:
* Responsible for the delivery of the Academy Coaching Programme in the Youth Development Phase, as set out by the Academy Manager/Head of Coaching, working specifically within the u12-u14 age groups.
* Working closely with other coaches and MDT staff.
* To provide the Youth Development Phase age groups with performance reviews and individual learning plans as indicated by the EPPP (u12-u14).
* To coach 3 evenings a week across a variety of age groups and to lead an age group in the games programme on both Saturday and Sunday.
* To attend at least 5 hours of “in service” training each year provided by the FA and to attend the Emergency First Aid review every 3 years.
* To attend “in service” training as part of their CPD as organised by the Football Club.
* Establish a strong link between local schools, grassroots football clubs and grassroots coaches.
* To organise additional fixtures outside of the games programme when required.
* To liaise with the Head of Academy recruitment, Academy Manager and Head of Academy Coaching regarding progress of all Academy Players and Trialists.
* To ensure all Academy players are in a safe environment at all times at both training and fixtures.
* To be an active part of the decision making process that sees Academy players progress from the Youth Development Phase into the Professional Development Phase (Scholarship decisions).
* Report any grievances either personal or of a player based nature to the Welfare Officer or Academy Manager.
* Ensure all injuries are reported to the Medical Department.
* Ensure all players performance clocks (PMA) including weekly, 12 weekly and annual reviews are completed and up to date.
* Design, plan and evaluate all sessions, uploading details to PMA.
* Organise and lead player/parent review meetings.
* Liaise with Academy Analysts to produce team, unit and individual player clips as and when required.
* Ensure all games in the Youth Development Phase receive a ‘voiceover’ to help aid player learning.
About The Candidate
* UEFA A licence
* FA Advanced Youth Award
* Enhanced DBS
* Able to be flexible with their working week including evenings and weekends
* Driving licence and car
* FA Safeguarding
* Basic First Aid for Sport Qualification
* EFAiF
* Previous experience of working with and developing Youth Development Phase players (u12-u16)
* Previous experience of working in a Professional Football Academy
* Knowledge of EPPP and PMA
* Honesty (having unquestionable morals based on fairness)
* Integrity (steadfastly adhering to the high moral principles put in place by the football clubs senior members of staff)
* Industry (working above and beyond)
* Innovation (creative thinking in order to drive the club forward)
* Fair Play & Sportsmanship (conduct befitting a Crewe Alexandra player and staff member including respect and graciousness in defeat)
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