Advanced Centre Coach - Milton Keynes

Elite Player Pathway-Advanced Centre Coach - MK Dons Sports and Education Trust

Department: Football Development

Reporting to: Football Development Manager  

Salary: £11.10 per hour

Contract: Fixed term

Hours per week: Non-contractual

Overall Objective: To deliver practical sessions in line with the Advanced Centre technical programme

Job Description

Main Objectives

• The delivery of training sessions at the Advanced Centre and attending CPD/ In-service events, where required by the Centre.
• As and where required you may be asked to deliver in service events for other coaches/ players at the Centre or to Grassroots clubs/ coaches as part of regular training hours.

Summary of Duties

• To plan, prepare and implement a well structured and progressive coaching programme, according to the syllabus, ensuring a high quality, enjoyable coaching experience centered on the needs of the participants.
• Implementing a training and games programme in line with LTPD guidelines.
• Monitoring and feedback to the players of their progress throughout the season.
• Storing and maintaining the kit and equipment you are given as part of your role as a Centre coach.
• The completion of all session plans and other paperwork deemed necessary by the Football Development Officer or Football Development Manager.
• To carry out administrative duties as necessary e.g. maintain accurate attendance registers; carry out risk assessments, monitor and evaluate assessment of coaching sessions.
• To be responsible for the welfare of players within designated group.
• To be committed to continuous professional development relevant to the post and personal training needs supporting future career advancement.
• To be prepared to carry out work during evening and weekend periods (unsociable hours).

Person Specification

Essential

• FA Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Football.
• FA Youth Award – Module 1 & 2.
• FA Emergency Aid Certification.
• Knowledge and understanding of child protection issues including holding a current FA Safeguarding Children Workshop certificate.
• Have knowledge and understanding of child development and be sensitive to children’s needs.
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends and training events when required.
• Own transport essential.
• An appreciation of Long Term Player Development.
• An understanding of Talent Identification.

Desirable

• UEFA B License Certificate in coaching Football.
• Knowledge and understanding of working with young players.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Understanding of the Elite Player Pathway & MK Dons Player Pathway Pyramid.
• Experience working within an Advanced Centre/Elite Player Pathway.

The successful candidate will be required to complete and enhanced DBS check.

Closing Date: 29^th September 2017