Pre Academy Coach in Cardiff - EFL (English Football League)

Cardiff City Academy is an integral part of the Club’s vision. A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join the Cardiff City Academy Coaching Department in a part-time capacity.

We are now seeking part-time coaches who will play a pivotal role in providing our pre-academy players with an excellent grounding in skill development in line with the academy blueprint. The successful candidate will be provided with support in their professional development by the Phase Lead staff and Head of Coaching.

Main duties

The successful candidate will work within a our pre-academy structure (U6-U8), with occasional additional responsibilities across older age groups.
Plan, deliver, and evaluate coaching sessions in line with the club’s coaching blueprint.
Deliver sessions in an engaging manner that embraces a culture of ongoing learning with appropriate levels of challenge and support.
Matchday coaching will be a fundamental aspect of the role.
Please note that candidates will be required to work during evenings and weekends.

To follow and implement the Academy playing and coaching blueprint whilst contributing to its evolution.
To ensure a thorough working knowledge of the content and functions of the
Academy performance plan.
Ensure thorough and up to date reporting of performance data via Football Intelligence Platform.
To ensure player safeguarding is always the primary consideration in all players activities.
To attend staff meetings as and when required (unless exceptional circumstances apply).
To adhere to a strict code of confidentiality in respect of any information relating
to Cardiff City Football Club and its operations.
To maintain Cardiff City Football Club’s Safeguarding, Health, Safety and Equal Opportunity procedures and practice.
To act in a manner that always supports the Club’s Vision and Values.
Any other task deemed relevant and appropriate by the Academy Manager.

	Essential	Desirable
Qualifications	UEFA B Licence FA Youth Award (or working towards) Emergency First Aid in Football (FA) or Equivalent Valid Enhanced Level DBS Certificate FA Safeguarding Children Workshop certificate	FA Advanced Youth Award
Experience	Experience working with young players.	Experience working with young players working within an Academy environment.
Knowledge	Organised in planning, preparation and execution of a coaching syllabus. Demonstrable competency in effective reviewing of coaching sessions and fixtures to ensure variety and appropriate level of challenge. Ability to deliver information to players and staff through a variety of means on and off the field.	Ability to work across multiple functions of Performance Management and associated reporting. Functional IT skills in relevant software (Microsoft Office, Football Intelligence Platform, SportsCode)
Skills	Developing active learning through purposeful engagement of young players. Adaptability to be effective in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Strong communication skills in a variety of settings. Ability to work as part of a broader multidisciplinary team. Open-minded approach to adopting best-practice and current research-backed principles.	Self-awareness and reflective skills as part of a professional development process.
Attitude	Able to demonstrate and represent our academy values of Honesty, Humility, Hard-Work and Happiness. A person who embraces a ‘we not me’ culture and ethic

Equality Statement

Cardiff City Football Club promotes equal opportunities in employment we positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

Safer Recruitment Policy

Cardiff City Football Club operates a ‘safer recruitment policy’ and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appropriate reference checks and Enhanced Level Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks form a significant part of this recruitment process.

Pre Academy Coach

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