Responsible for coaching and developing players with Northampton Town FC’s Academy in a selected age group within the Youth Development Phase (YDP U13-U16). The post-holder is deemed to be a current / aspiring age specific specialist who ensures the best possible learning environment for young players.
The post holder must be committed and available for YDP sessions on Tuesday and Thursday evening 7-9pm and Wednesday 5.30-7.15pm, although some flexibility may be required when additional fixtures arise.
Matchdays are usually Sundays, but not exclusive to, and KO’s are usually between 10:00am and 12pm for home and away games. Some midweek evening games may also be arranged.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
• Planning and implementation of the coaching syllabus for the assigned age group within the Youth Development Phase
• Lead and assist on coaching within both training and game environment.
• Plan, deliver and review coaching sessions as scheduled in line with the coaching syllabus and curriculum.
• Ensure all planning and delivery is age specific and tailored to individual player needs, whilst supporting other age groups and coaches across the programme where required.
• Support the development of players and the implementation of the coaching program within the Youth Development Phase.
• Actively engage in a fully functioning coach development action plan (DAP), coaching competency framework (CCF) and integrated appraisal process.
• Monitor the wellbeing of Academy players liaising with the Academy / Club Safeguarding Team and Academy Head of Player Care.
• To plan, create and evaluate coaching sessions as scheduled in the weekly plan.
• To work to the Club Philosophy and Academy Performance Plan.
• Manage appropriate playing opportunities for all eligible players.
• Ensure each player within the group has an active and specific ILP
• To maintain all coaching and games programme records on the FIP (Kit Man Labs System)
• To complete player reviews and attend at least two parent evening sessions for each individual player within the squad
• Monitor and record training / fixture content, objectives, evaluations, time and attendance on the Football Intelligence Platform.
• Provide suitable evaluation and feedback for trialist's at the end of their trial period
• Ensure appropriate communication of future activities and / or changes to availability in advance (times / dates).
• Liaison with all departments to enhance a multi-disciplinary process.
• Attend all continued professional development events.
• Undertake administrative tasks related to the role as and when required.
• To take responsibility for all resources associated with training and fixtures ensuring the highest possible standards. (tactics board, bibs, balls, cones and all).
• Any further duties as required by the Academy within a multi-disciplinary approach.
SAFEGUARDING RESPONSIBILITIES
• We are committed to ensuring everyone who engages with the Academy has a positive, safe, and supportive experience. Staff are required to comply with all aspects of the Club / Academy Safeguarding Policies and arrangements and to take personal responsibility and care to enable strong safeguarding practices to be embedded in the Academy and across the Club too.
• This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check (with Children's Barred List)
HEALTH & SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Take responsibility and care for the health and safety of yourself and other employees and members of the public who may be affected by your acts or omissions at work.
• To comply with all aspects of the Club’s Health & Safety Policy and arrangements, to enable the company to perform its civil and statutory obligations in relation to Health & Safety.
Rates of pay for the role to be discussed during the interview process.