Lead Youth Development Phase Coach in Newport - EFL (English Football League)

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join the Newport County AFC Academy Coaching Department.

The role includes overseeing the delivery of the U13-16 coaching programme. Working closely with the Academy Manager, Head of Coaching and other lead phase coaches to ensure departmental performance targets are maintained and achieved. The successful applicant will manage and oversee all operations of the Youth Development Phase, work with the coaches within this Phase to plan, deliver and evaluate coaching sessions via the FiP in accordance with the Club Philosophy

Role Responsibilities & Key Duties

1 To adhere the Newport County AFC values and ensure that all players show respect in a high engaging learning and safe environment

2 To plan, deliver, and evaluate coaching sessions in line with the academy’s syllabus and the academy’s coaching framework

3 To record session plans and submit attendance accordingly for every session delivered within the 13-16 Academy Programme via the Performance Management Application (FiP)To take a multidisciplinary approach to working using the expertise of sports science, analysis, and medical staff as well as Academy and Senior coaching staff

4 Follow all Club Policies, such as Equality & Diversity, Health & Safety and Safeguarding

5 To adhere to the Coaches Code of Conduct

6 To take responsibility for the care and maintenance of all age group training equipment

7 To contribute to the recruitment & trial process of the programme if/when required

8 To submit all IDP/Performance reviews every 6/12 weeks according to role

9 To attend Saturday or Sunday fixtures/Academy meetings where applicable

10 To undertake appropriate CPD in line with EFL rules and regulations

11 To provide relevant feedback to line management as required

12 To complete any other duties as deemed reasonable by the Academy Manager/Phase Lead


Qualifications	Essential.	Desirable
1 UEFA B licence outfield award	x
2 UEFA A license outfield award	x
3 FA Youth Module 3 (assessed)	x
4 FA Advanced Youth Award	x
5 Recognised First Aid Qualification (Emergency Aid)	x
6 EFAiF or Level 2 First Aid Equivalent	x
7 DBS check	x
8 PTLLS or other teaching qualification		x
Skills, Knowledge & Experience
9 Extensive knowledge and experience of the role and the position	x
10 Experience working across academy age groups	x
11 Experience working with young professional players		x
12 Understanding of the Elite Player Performance Plan (EPPP)		x
13 Experience of scouting & talent identification processes and procedures		x
14 IT skills to include the ability to use Performance Management Application (PMA) software and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and Outlook)	x
15 Excellent interpersonal and communication skills	x
Attitude/Behaviours
16 Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines	x
17 A genuine team player	x
18 A reliable individual	x
Personal Qualities
19 Displays a high level of discretion	x
20 Personable with an ability to build individual relationships	x
21 Hardworking and enthusiastic	x
22 Empathetic to young players	x
23 Ability to adapt to changing circumstances	x
24 Loyal and committed	x

Safeguarding Statement

Newport County AFC is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to endorse this commitment.

This post requires Enhanced Criminal Records Checks and may include checks against the Barred Lists, as such it is exempt from Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974). Therefore all convictions including spent convictions that have not been subject to filtering by the DBS should be declared”.

Relevant information and / or documents will be distributed as part of the recruitment process.

BAME Declaration

The English Football League has introduced positive action measures aimed at tackling the under-representation of coaches and managers from Black, Asian and Minority Ethic (BAME) backgrounds. New regulations require clubs to shortlist at least one suitably qualified BAME candidate (where an application has been received) for all roles in Academy football that require a UEFA A or UEFA B Licence.

As part of the application process, you will therefore be asked to declare your ethnicity.

E & D Statement

Newport County AFC Academy is committed to providing services which embrace diversity and that promote equality of opportunity.

Lead Youth Development Phase Coach

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