Part Time Academy Coach

• Ensure that all sessions are planned using the Academy Coaching Framework by setting out the learning intentions which the session is intending to achieve and the coaching which will be given in order to achieve them.

• Deliver the Academy Coaching Programme for players in an age group.

• Contribute to the multi-disciplinary reviews of all Academy players in the age group to deliver a holistic development approach.

• Provide individual, small group and full team coaching sessions to develop the skill level of Academy players.

• Ensure each Academy player has access to an individual Learning Plan tailored to his specific needs.

• Ensure each Academy player is made aware of his individual Learning Plan (and any changes thereto) as soon as reasonably practicable in advance of his being coached.

• In conjunction with the Designated Safeguarding Officer, ensure all policies, practices and procedures relating to the safeguarding of young people are implemented.

• Ensure all coaching is recorded on the Academy KitMan Labs recording system.

• Work with relevant coaches and support staff to plan, deliver and evaluate coaching sessions and game plans.

• Attend all youth coaching sessions and games as required.

• Undertake enhancement of specific personal qualifications and CPD training as provided by the Club and regulatory bodies.

• To set high standards always, demonstrating professionalism following the Coach Code of Conduct, providing a good role model for young players.

Experience of:

• A part time coach 
• An evolving knowledge of how players learn
• Previous experience within an Elite Sports Environment or Academy setting working within the EPPP framework.
• A comprehensive understanding of the Elite Player Performance Plan (EPPP).
• Experience of dealing with minors and an excellent understanding of Child Protection and Safeguarding procedures including the relevant clearances for individuals.
• An understanding of the EFL Youth Development rules and regulations.
• Running and designing practices that meet the needs of the individual
• Football (coached or played at a high level)
• Working as part of a multi discipline team
•  Have IT experience of KitMan Labs, Excel, Word and any other software as required to carry out the duties required for the job. 

Personal Qualities: 

• Excellent communication and demeanour linked to personal skills
• Have a flexible attitude to work
• A suitable character - strong, optimistic
• Growth mind set - committed to becoming an expert
• The ability to build, maintain and evolve relationships with others
• Intellectually and emotionally sound
• Can adapt to different and changing situations
• Have the drive and enthusiasm to set high standards and achieve company objectives
• Easy and fun to be with - a relaxed professional
• Have a high degree of integrity and personal honesty
•  Understands why accountability is important and understands when, why and how to accept this

The employee must always carry out their duties with due regard to the Leyton Orient Football Club policies and procedures. The employee must ensure a positive commitment towards equality and diversity by treating others fairly and not committing any form of direct or indirect discrimination, victimisation, or harassment of any description and to promote positive working relationships between all internal and external stakeholders.

Leyton Orient Football Club 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 age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity.

To have due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, coaches and young people and to follow the safeguarding procedures adopted by the FA and the club.