To lead an academy age group and support the individual development of players in the U15’s age group and create a challenging and supportive environment that gives players the best opportunity to succeed both on and off the pitch.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure the long-term individual development needs of the players are integrated into sessions
- Plan, do and review coaching sessions in the U15’s age group
- Upload sessions and fixtures are updated on the Kitman Labs
- Liaise closely with the Youth Development Phase Lead and other supporting staff
- Plan and deliver training sessions in line with EPPP criteria, club policy and which fulfils the criteria set out in the Academy coaching and playing philosophy
- Help assist in the monitoring of players in training and in match performances
- Undertake personal CPD as appropriate to meet the demands of the role
- Help support 6‑week player reviews and participate in parent and player meetings
- Work alongside the Head of Coaching to develop your coaching and personal professional development
- Work with players in the Youth Development Phase Lead on a regular basis and assist in facilitating sessions and games in this phase
- Attend coaching meetings to support your continuous professional development
This job description sets out the key outcomes required. It does not specify in detail the activities required to achieve these outcomes. As a term of your employment, you may reasonably be expected to perform duties of a similar or related nature to those outlined in the job description.
Person Specification
Required Qualifications and Experience
- UEFA B Licence
- FA Youth Award
- Introduction to First Aid qualification
- Experience of individual and small group coaching
- Experience of working in an academy environment previously
Personal Qualities & Attributes
- Take responsibility for ensuring high quality of work
- A genuine team player who will support and motivate other members of the team
- Is willing to go above and beyond
- Hardworking, honest and humble
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
- Loyal and committed
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Cambridge United FC is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a supportive and inclusive working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit. We do not discriminate based on age, race, nationality, ethnic origin, religious or political belief or affiliation, trade union membership, gender, gender reassignment, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, disability, socio‑economic background or any other inappropriate distinction or characteristic covered by the Equality Act 2010.
Safeguarding Statement
Cambridge United FC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. For positions where a criminal record check (DBS) is identified as necessary, this will be carried out in line with other safer recruitment checks. The post holder will be required to undergo safeguarding training periodically.
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