Responsible for coaching and developing players with Northampton Town FC’s Academy in a selected age group within the Foundation Development Phase (U9-U12) and Youth Development Phase (U13/U14) for this specific posting. 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 our FDP sessions on Tuesday and Thursday evening 5-7pm and some Saturday mornings 9-11am or the Youth Development Phase 7-9pm Tuesday and Thursdays, as well as Wednesday 5:30 - 7:30pm. The post will require some flexibility 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.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
• Planning and implementation of the coaching syllabus for the assigned age group within the Foundation 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 Foundation Development Phase.
• Actively engage in a fully functioning coach profiled 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
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: £20 - £30 per session and per game: depending on role offered