Under 12 Lead Coach (Part time)

Job title: Under 12 Lead Coach
Department: Coaching
Hours: 9 hours per week - 4 training - 3 fixtures - 2 admin
Annual Salary: Shared upon application
Job purpose: To lead on the individual, group, and team planning of the football pathway within the U12 group. Ensuring each player has an up-to-date and relevant individual development plan. Support the Lead FDP in leading the phase. 

Based at: Training ground and stadium
Reports to: Lead FDP 
Responsible for: U12 assistant coach
Key relationships: Internal – Academy Players/parents, Academy Manager, Head of Coaching, Lead Analyst, Lead Academy Coaching Staff, Part Time Coaching Staff, Medical staff, Lead S&C Coach, Head of Recruitment, and Head of Operations. 

· External – Opposition Club Coaches, Parents, Regulatory Bodies (EFL, The FA, PFA, LFE)

Key responsibilities
· Lead U12 age group on match and training days.
· To plan, create, and evaluate coaching sessions as scheduled in the weekly plan. To review SCFC core sessions with colleagues and update accordingly.
· To plan and deliver training sessions that prioritise an individual player development focus within SCFC core sessions.
· To independently source and review video clips of individuals and groups with reference to player’s individual learning objectives in liaison with the analysis department.
· Provide impactful feedback to players to support progression.
· Manage the trialist’s who enter the coaching cell providing suitable evaluation and feedback during the signing / exit policy.
· Ensure the Performance Management Application (PMA) is completed and up to date.
· Liaise with parents of players to create a collaborative approach.
· Ensure the retention of players is always prioritised within planning.
· Oversee the team planning and theming per mesocycle. 
· Connect and collaborate with Foundation Phase staff surrounding training support and team selections.
· Connect with Foundation Phase staff surrounding training support and team composition.
· Observe and prioritise individual player development within training and fixtures.
· Support Youth Phase coaches with all aspects of the role, including coaching delivery to enhance best practice.
· Monitor and evaluation of all players in the Youth Phase for succession planning process. 
· Monitor and drive the key development processes within the Foundation Development Phase to ensure progression is being made.

General responsibilities
· Ensure you work towards your own Development Action Plan assigned to you by the Head of Coaching in line with the coach competency framework (CCF).
· Flexibility to work in this role is essential – evenings and weekend work required.
· Annual leave to be taken as agreed with the lead phase coach
· Attend all County insights and research events as instructed by Head of Coaching
· Contribute to parents’ evenings and other phases where required.
· Participate in all relevant meetings.
· Display high standards of performance as outlined in SCFC staff code of conduct.
· Contribute towards a positive working environment.
· Provide genuine care for players within the Academy and offer a safe environment where players can succeed.
· Undertake other duties as directed by the Academy Manager or technical board if asked to do so. 

Skills required
· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with an ability to use a variety of communication tools (verbal, written, digital)
· Strong organisational and administrative skills
· IT skills to include the ability to use performance analysis software and Microsoft office

Knowledge & qualifications required:

Essential
· First aid qualified (EFAIF level 2)
· UEFA B License
· Youth Award/Advance youth award
· FA Safeguarding & Child Protection
· Coaching methodology

      Desirable
· FA Licenced Tutor
· UEFA A- License
· Sports Coaching/Science or Sports Management Degree
· Education / pedograph

Experience required
· Working in an elite sporting environment and understanding how elite footballers are developed.
· Leading and managing people
· Experience working across academy age groups. 
· 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.
o Management Application (PMA) software and Microsoft
o Office (Excel, Word, and Outlook)
· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Personal attributes
· Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
· A genuine team player 
· Displays a high level of discretion and maintains strict confidentiality. 
· Personable with an ability to build individual relationships. 
· Hardworking and enthusiastic 
· Ability to adapt to changing circumstances. 
· Loyal and committed 

DBS check required: Yes

The document is a guide only and should not be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive. It is intended as an outline indication of the areas of activity and will be amended in the light of changing needs of the organisation. 

Equality and diversity 

Stockport county fc is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment and its employment policies for recruitment, selection, training, development, and promotion are designed to ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of race, colour, nationality, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, ethnic and national origin, disability or gender reassignment. 

Safer recruitment 

Stockport county fc is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. The job holder will be required to undertake appropriate safeguarding checks as well as providing proof of right to work in the uk. 

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