Company Name:
Leyton Orient
Location:
London
Vacancy Type:
Permanent
Salary Details:
£27,000 - £31,000 Yearly
Advertising End Date:
18 May 2025

About The Role

Objective of the role:
To assist the U18 Lead Coach and the wider multi-disciplinary team in all aspects of the long term, holistic development of Elite young players within the Leyton Orient Football Club Academy.
 
Regular travel to fixtures, meetings and other events in connection with performance of the duties. 
 Assist the Lead PDP Coach with player development and delivery of the coaching syllabus within the PDP ensuring there is a flexible approach to meet the needs of the player(s)

Monitor and report on individual player development through the player journey portal on Kitman Labs.

Involvement in individual development of players in the Professional Development Phase across all four corners of the LTPD model.

Undertake all Coaching aspects as detailed within the ILP of the players

Work closely with the YDP Lead Coach to ensure there is a smooth transition for players moving from U16s into the Professional Development Phase.

Coach one evening per week with the U16’s age group.

Monitor the transition of players from the Youth Development Phase into the Professional Development Phase and players into potential First Team players.

To integrate with MDT staff to deliver a holistic development programme for all players.

Undertake enhancement of specific personal Qualifications and all CPD provided by the Club and regulatory bodies.

About The Candidate

Essential Requirements:
Previous experience of working in a similar or equivalent role
Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
A genuine team player
A reliable individual
Displays a high level of discretion 
Personable with an ability to build individual relationships
Hardworking and enthusiastic
Empathetic to young players
Ability to adapt to changing circumstances
Loyal and committed

 
Desirable qualities:
Experience working across academy age groups
Experience working with young professional players
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 intelligence platform (Kitman Labs) software and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and Outlook)

About The Club

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.

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