Part-Time Academy Coach

Role Responsibilities

1. To assist with the delivery of the Academy Coaching Programme across a variety of age groups, which may include Pre-Academy, Foundation Phase and Youth Phase, as set out by the Academy Manager/Head of Coaching
2. To work 2/3 evenings and weekends
3. To provide support to Head of Phases and age group coaches with regards to the Kitman Labs platform, including weekly performance targets/reviews, 6/12 week reviews and Individual Learning plans
4. To work with an age group, assisting the Lead coach in the Academy Games Programme
5. To attend at least 5 hours of “in service” training each year provided by the FA and to maintain Emergency First Aid qualification
6. To attend “in service” training as part of their CPD as organised by the Football Club.
7. To liaise with Head of Academy recruitment regarding progress of players, including trialists
8. To ensure all Academy players are in a safe environment at all times at both training and fixtures
9. Report any grievances either personal or player based to the Welfare Officer or Academy Manager.
10. Ensure all injuries are reported to the Medical Department.

Requirements: 

• UEFA B licence

• FA Youth Award

  • FA Safeguarding Certificate
  • FA DBS (CRB) check
  • Able to be flexible with their working week including evenings and weekends
  • Driving licence and car

  
  Desirable:

  • UEFA A licence 

• FA Advanced Youth Award
  • Previous experience of working in a Professional Football Academy working with and developing Academy players across a variety of age groups
  • Knowledge of EPPP and PMA

Person Specific:

• Enthusiastic
• Driven
• Motivated
• Excellent Communicator
• Willingness to improve self and others
• Able to work alone and as part of a group

General Information

Crewe Alexandra Football Club are committed to our Safeguarding and Welfare policies, therefore the successful applicant will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service (formerly CRB) check and are required to declare any convictions, cautions, reprimands and final warnings that are not ‘protected’ as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders (Exemptions) Act 1975.

Crewe Alexandra Football Club promotes equal opportunities in employment we positively welcome

applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil

partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

We will screen all applicants and select candidates whose skills and experience appear to meet our needs. We will carefully consider your application during the initial screening and will contact you only if you are selected for an interview. Employment is subject to the provision of proof of eligibility to work in the UK.