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

About The Role

Location: CCFC Academy – Alan Higgs Centre,Coventry

Contract: Permanent

Hours of work: Full Time (including evening and weekend work)

We have an exceptional opportunity to join our esteemed Academy at Coventry City Football Club as a Youth Development Phase Lead Coach.

Working closely with the Head of Coaching, the successful applicant will be responsible for the implementation,delivery and evaluation of the Academy syllabus for the Under 13 to Under 16 players, whilst acting as ‘cell lead’ for the Under 15 and Under 16 age groups.

Managing a team of part time coaching staff, the role will also oversee the individual development plans,weekly feedback reports and six weekly reviews for all Academy Youth Development Phase players.

The successful applicant will receive a personal staff development plan to support their own learning, have access to a range of formal CPD opportunities throughout the season and provided with support on their coaching from the club’s Academy Head of Coaching.

Coventry City FC has gone through an exciting period of change and investment, which makes it an exciting time to join our team and become part of our journey.

About The Candidate

Person Specification

Coventry City Academy operates under the values of Respect, Development and Resilience.These traits are encouraged in all players and staff members, and the

successful applicant will show a willingness to embrace these daily. In addition, the successful candidate will: -

Be able to work as part of a team and on own initiative.
Have excellent Interpersonal Skills
Understand the need for flexible working hours.
Be able to communicate effectively with all club staff members
Be adaptable to work to the demands of the job and needs of the players
Display a growth mindset towards self-improvement and personal development
Live within a workable distance of the football club
Be passionate about working with and developing young people

Required Qualifications

UEFA A Licence
FA Advanced Youth Award (Or Working Towards)
FA Youth Award
EFAIF First Aid Qualification
Experience working in the Youth Development Phase of Academy Football

Desirable

Experience of working full time in football
Held a Lead Phase role in a Category one to Category 3 EPPP Academy.
Degree or equivalent qualification related to teaching / coaching / development

About The Club

Coventry City FC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of and adults at risk. We are committed to safer recruitment throughout the company. This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Safeguarding - Coventry City(ccfc.co.uk)

Coventry City FC is committed to ensuring everyone is respected, celebrated, and empowered for who they are and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marital / civil partnership status, pregnancy / maternity leave, race, religion/belief or sexual orientation. We are dedicated to ensuring our Club is inclusive and have equitable processes as such we operate a blind recruitment process.

Equality andDiversity - Coventry City (ccfc.co.uk)

HOW TO APPLY:

If you are excited at the thought of joining our amazing team at Coventry City FC and meet our criteria listed,please submit your completed application.

Incomplete applications, applications by CV, and those which do not meet the essential requirements of the role will not be considered.

Closing Date - Monday 6th January 2025

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Youth Development Phase Lead Coach

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