Foundation Phase Academy Coach

You will be a pro-active member of the coaching department, assisting the Lead Age Group Coach in the delivery of the coaching philosophy and syllabus. You will work as part of an Academy Team providing a first-class learning environment to facilitate player development. The role is fundamental to ensure our young players have an excellent experience within an elite sporting environment, always prioritising their development through the creation of a positive environment that nurtures our individual talent across the pathways.  

You will show passion and enthusiasm, capable of creating and delivering innovative and engaging coaching sessions to challenge and develop our players in line with the Academy coaching syllabus, demonstrating that you understand the needs of the modern young player in terms of their physical and psychological development. 

With a professional and attentive approach you’ll ensure players needs are met, proactively planning for every eventuality. The role will ensure that the Club adheres to its EPPP obligations, ensuring that the coaching programme operates with a high degree of  integrity and professionalism. The role will be key in taking the Academy to the next level, focusing on creating a first-class player experience and setting high standards across every element of a players’ journey. 

We want to develop our Academy players as professional footballers, so it is also of vital importance that the you recognise the significance of maximising player potential off the pitch as well as on it; a consideration of the player’s education and welfare is therefore paramount, alongside the successful candidate having the ability to build positive relationships with players, parents, and other internal stakeholders including other coaches, education and welfare staff, and management.  

You will be responsible for ensuring the highest standards of behaviour and coaching practice are in place, and ensure that you adhere to safeguarding policies and procedures to create a positive and proactive safeguarding culture which gives players a safe and exciting experience. 

The role requires a high degree of flexibility throughout the week to support our busy training and match schedules and as such you should be prepared to work evenings and weekends on a regular basis. Flexibility is key due to training and matches potentially changing at short notice. 

The Club actively encourages Continuous Professional Development and would expect the successful candidate to ensure they are keeping updated with new theory and legislation, attend any necessary FA in-service training, and participate in a program of CPD across the Academy’s technical teams.  

The Club is fully committed to safeguarding all children, young people and adults at risk who engage in our activities.  We recognise that we have a responsibility to safeguarding the welfare of vulnerable groups and we have policies and procedures in place which all of our staff are trained in and are expected to adhere to as part of their employment. An offer of employment will be subject to receipt of satisfactory DBS check (depending on the role), satisfactory references and proof of eligibility to work in the UK. 
 
Salford City FC  is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from anyone suitably qualified. We positively welcome and seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment. We encourage applications from all candidates regardless of age, race, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or nationality.