Regional Talent Club Younger Age Group Head Coach - Milton Keynes job with stadium MK

Regional Talent Club Younger Age Group Assistant Coach 

Department: Football Development

Reporting to: Football Development Manager

Salary: £ 12.98 per hour.

Contract: Fixed term until 31^st May 2018

Hours per week: Non-contracted – Monday and Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings.

Overall Objective: To deliver practical football sessions in line with the Girls’ Regional Talent Club technical programme.

Job Description

Main Objectives

To deliver training sessions at the Club and attending all weekly matches and fixtures as part of a weekly fixture programme.
To deliver in service events for other coaches/ players at the Club 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 ensuring a high quality, enjoyable coaching experience centered on the needs of the participants.
To implement a training and games programme in line with LTPD guidelines.
To monitor and feedback to the players of their progress throughout the season.
To store and maintain the kit and equipment you are given as part of your role as a RTC coach.
To complete all session plans and other paperwork deemed necessary by the Club Manager/ Techincal Director.

Person Specification

Essential

FA Level 2 qualified
Qualified or working towards FA Youth Award Modules 1 and 2
FA Basic First Aid for Sport qualification
FA Licensed Coaches Club Member
Knowledge and understanding of child protection issues including holding a current FA Safeguarding Children Workshop certificate
Experience in coaching girls’ football
An understanding of current Regional Talent Club structures
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

Desirable

FA Youth Award Module 3
UEFA B License Certificate in coaching Football
An understanding of Talent Identification
An appreciation of Long Term Player Development
Attended the FA Youth Coaches Course
To carry out administrative duties as necessary.
To be responsible for the welfare of players within designated age 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.
To ensure that the safety of participants, volunteers and staff is prioritized at all times
To perform other duties as required which are considered relevant to the post and to the objectives of the Milton Keynes Dons Sport and Education Trust.
To undertake every opportunity to promote a positive image of Milton Keynes Dons Sport and Education Trust/ Regional Talent Club
Knowledge and understanding of working with young players
Ability to work in a team environment
Understanding of the FA Girls’ England Talent Pathway
Experience working within a Regional Talent Club or Centre of Excellence

The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS Check.

Closing date: 29^th September 2017