Job title: ATG & Pre-Academy Coach
Department: Academy Recruitment
Based at: Regional Pre-Academy Development Centre and/or Advanced Training Centre,Blackburn Rovers Academy, Brockhall Village, Old Langho, Blackburn BB6 8BA
Reports to: Head of Academy Recruitment and Advanced Training Group (ATG) & Trialist Coordinator.
Hours of work: Casual – as and when required
Contractual status: Casual worker
Job purpose: To deliver a coaching programme on behalf of the Academy Recruitment Department at a Regional Pre-Academy Development Centre and/or the Advanced Training Centre.
Duties and responsibilities:
- To be committed to ensuring the safeguarding and welfare of all elite players, promoting their well-being whilst maintaining professional boundaries;
- To coach a specific age group implementing best practice at all times through both team/individual performance;
- To liaise with players and parents in a professional manner;
- To perform match day duties including supervision of kit and equipment;
- To populate Regional Pre-Academy or ATG registers when required with correct and accurate grades;
- To liaise with the Academy Recruitment Department on the possible recruitment of players to their specific age group;
- To undertake player assessment reports;
- To attend CPD Events organised by the Club;
- To upgrade and maintain qualifications in accordance with Academy recommendations; and
- To carry out any such other duties as reasonably assigned by the Head of Academy Recruitment and/or Advanced Training Group (ATG) & Trialist Coordinator.