An opportunity has
arisen at Stoke City Football Club, of the English Football League, for a Professional
Development Phase Coach to support its Football operations at our Category One
status Academy at Clayton Wood Training Ground and various development centre
locations.
This position
provides a unique chance to work in an elite environment, where you will play a
vital role in shaping the future of aspiring footballers.
You will work
alongside the Academy team to plan and deliver programmes aimed at enhancing
player performance and working towards player development plans.
Your expertise will
help foster a focused environment that encourages growth both on and off the
pitch, preparing players for the challenges they will face in their football
careers.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate a high
degree of flexibility to cover evenings and weekends work as required. The
position will be offered on a 12 month fixed term contract.
Main Responsibilities
·
Planning,
delivering and evaluating all coaching activities.
·
Reviewing
and recommending changes to the coaching curriculum.
·
Providing
reports to the Head of Academy Coaching.
·
Attending
national and regional meetings, workshops and training courses as required.
·
Collaborating with the Coaching department to
enhance the development of young players.
·
Working within a multi-disciplinary team to create
the best programme for player progression.
·
Monitoring and assessing player development,
providing feedback and support as needed.
·
Fostering a positive and engaging training
environment that encourages player growth and teamwork.