Lead Foundation Phase Coach

• Manage the general day-to-day operation of the Foundation Phase and Pre-Academy
• Manage the Foundation Phase and Pre-Academy staff
• Work closely with the Head of Academy Coaching, Academy Manager, other Lead Phase Coaches and Head of Recruitment to ensure player coaching and recruitment aligns with club philosophies and frameworks
• Ensure all appropriate aspects of the Coaching and Pathway Academy Reporting Document and CASA are fully met
• Attend and contribute to all MDT meetings - ensuring all reporting is accurate and follow up action takes place
• Lead on all Player and Parent Inductions into the football club Foundation Phase players
• Regular and accurate input to PGAAC CASA system to demonstrate full compliance
• Lead on the content, co-ordination and delivery of season-long term coaching and ILP programme for all Foundation Phase teams/players
• Setting Phase and Age Group Objectives for the programme
• Implement and co-ordinate an engaging games programme for all Foundation Phase and Pre-Academy age groups
• Ensuring all players in the phase experience varied match formats including regular format, futsal and smaller-sides formats eg 3v3
• Co-ordinate matchdays events with Lead YDP coach inc. travel arrangements, pitch bookings and coach availability
• Co-ordinating weekly training and match schedule from U7-U11 including training programme overview, coach availability, Spond messaging, squad organisation and liasing with the Lead Academy Physio
• Supporting a Foundation Phase Age Group with coaching and observations on a planned rota
• Support Youth Development Phase coaching as and when required on a Tuesday or Thursday evening
• Conduct meetings with players and parents when required
• Support in the coaching, observation and assessment of the Under 8 Development Centre players
• Lead on the recruitment and transition of Under 8 to Under 9s within the academy
• Any other duties as required by the football club within reasonable demands of the role

Code of Conduct
Carlisle United expects the highest standards of integrity and conduct in all matters concerning the Club and its employees.

Our Code of Conduct makes clear the standards of conduct expected from its employees and explains the responsibilities of the Club, as the employer. All employees are expected to always act wholeheartedly in the interests of the Club. Any conduct detrimental to its interests or its relations with its customers, suppliers, the public or damaging to its public image shall be a breach of Club rules and policies. Discriminatory, offensive, and violent behaviour are unacceptable, and any complaints or concerns will be dealt with and acted upon.

Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment
The Club has a top-level commitment to safeguarding which promotes practice and behaviours that value children and adults at risk, creates a culture of accountability and drives continual improvement.

Carlisle United is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young players and staff  We expect all staff, volunteers, parents/carers, young players, any partner agencies, affiliates or any commissioned service providers to share this commitment.

This role involves working with U18’s and as such is subject to Enhanced Criminal Records checks.

Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar a potential candidate from working with the Club. This will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances and background of the offence(s) committed. As an organisation using the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) to assess applicant’s suitability for positions of trust, the Club complies fully with the DBS Code of Practice and undertakes to treat all applicants for positions fairly

Clearance through the Know your people system is required before any employee may commence employment. The postholder applicant must disclose all previous convictions including spent convictions.

The Club reserves the right to carry out risk assessments where content has been disclosed on a DBS disclosure if it feels that it is relevant to the job requirements.

Failure to satisfy the Club and the NL's safeguarding requirements may lead to the job offer being withdrawn or, if they have already started employment, summary termination of the employment.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Carlisle United is committed to applying its Equality Policy at all stages of recruitment and selection.

Shortlisting, interviewing and selection will always be carried out without regard to age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marital / civil partnership status, pregnancy / being on maternity leave, race, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected characteristic. Any candidate with a disability will not be excluded unless the candidate is unable to perform a duty that is intrinsic to the role, having taken into account reasonable adjustments. Reasonable adjustments to the selection process will be made to ensure that no applicant is disadvantaged because of his/her disability.