Academy Foundation Phase Head Coach - Milton Keynes job with stadium MK

Academy Foundation Phase Assistant Coach - MK Dons FC Limited

Salary: £5000 per annum

Contract: Permanent Part Time

Department: Academy

Reporting to: Lead Foundation Phase Coach

Hours per week: 12. Any 4 from 7

Overall Objective: To manage and Coach an Academy Schoolboy age group in the Foundation Phase (U7-12)

Main Objectives

To assist with the delivery of coaching sessions as per the Academy Schoolboy Coaching timetable, programme and philosophy
To manage an Academy age group in the scheduled games programme
To complete all administration requirements for the respective age group

Summary of Duties

To liaise with the Foundation Phase Coach on all matters
To work in line with the Philosophy of the Academy including the ‘aims and vision’ of the Academy/Club
To assist with the coaching of Academy players as and when required
To attend and contribute to all In-Service training for Academy Coaches
To attend all relevant Academy Coach meetings (Phase/Whole Academy) and contribute within Coaching Philosophy where required
To keep up to date with all Football League, Premier League and Football Association correspondence
To comply with all company policies/procedures and regulations relating to your role
To assist with liaison with the Foundation Phase Schoolboy’s Parents/Guardians in regards to player’s progress at the Academy
Ensure you are aware of and keep updated in regards to best practice policies
To show clear evidence of planning and evaluating
Keep Performance Management Application (PMA) up to date with all relevant correspondence and data.
Liaise with the local and national Football Associations in regards to technical development
To be prepared to do other duties to further the development of the Club and Academy as and when required
To maintain and monitor Academy equipment/resources
To provide weekly reports on matches and individual progress/performance
To build your own coaches ‘log book’ to include sessions and reflections

Person Specification

Essential

Basic level of IT skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal service skills
Have a flexible attitude to work
Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
Have a polite and courteous manner
Be organised, have good time management skills
The ability to meet stringent deadlines
Be able to adapt to different and changing situations
Have the drive and enthusiasm to set high standards and achieve company objectives
Have a personable approach
Ability to liaise with footballers, coaches, management and other football related individuals in a professional manner
Be prepared to work evenings and weekends.
Hold the following qualifications:
UEFA ‘B’ Coaching Certificate
FA Learning Safeguarding Children Certificate
FA Emergency Aid Certificate
FA Youth Modules 1-3

Desirable

This role will require the successful candidate to have an Enhanced DBS check

Closing Date: 11th August 2017