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Job title:
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ATG & Pre-Academy Coach
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Department:
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Academy Recruitment
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Based at:
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Regional Pre-Academy Development Centre and/or Advanced Training Centre, Blackburn Rovers Academy, Brockhall Village, Old Langho, Blackburn BB6 8BA
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Reports to:
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Head of Academy Recruitment and Advanced Training Group (ATG) & Trialist Coordinator.
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Hours of work:
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Casual – as and when required
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Contractual status:
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Casual worker
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1. Job purpose:
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To deliver a coaching programme on behalf of the Academy Recruitment Department at a Regional Pre-Academy Development Centre and/or the Advanced Training Centre.
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2. Duties and responsibilities:
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- To be committed to ensuring the safeguarding and welfare of all elite players, promoting their well-being whilst maintaining professional boundaries;
- To coach a specific age group implementing best practice at all times through both team/individual performance;
- To liaise with players and parents in a professional manner;
- To perform match day duties including supervision of kit and equipment;
- To populate Regional Pre-Academy or ATG registers when required with correct and accurate grades;
- To liaise with the Academy Recruitment Department on the possible recruitment of players to their specific age group;
- To undertake player assessment reports;
- To attend CPD Events organised by the Club;
- To upgrade and maintain qualifications in accordance with Academy recommendations; and
- To carry out any such other duties as reasonably assigned by the Head of Academy Recruitment and/or Advanced Training Group (ATG) & Trialist Coordinator.
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3. Skills required:
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- The ability to use various coaching styles to suit the needs of the individual players and group;
- I.T. Literate; and
- Good communication skills.
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4. Knowledge required:
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- Knowledge and experience of coaching within an elite sporting environment and academies;
- Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and protocols; and
- Experience of coaching young elite players.
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