U12s-14s Lead Phase Coach

Colchester United FC; Colchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional football club is seeking a Coach for the U12s-U14s players to maximize their development and future club registrations. The role includes planning and reviewing coaching programmes, overseeing player development, and managing part-time coaches. Candidates must possess a UEFA A Licence and other essential qualifications, aiming for high-performance impact on academy players. The position offers a salary range of £25,000 - £26,000 per annum.

Qualifications

• Advanced coaching qualifications in football.
• Experience working with youth players aged 12-14.

Responsibilities

• Plan, do, and review the coaching programme for U12s-U14s.
• Oversee player development and set performance targets.
• Organise tours, tournaments, and festivals.

Education

UEFA A Licence

Advanced Youth Award

EFAiF

FA Child Protection Certificate

Full and clean DBS

MSc Sport Coaching

Job description

To maximise the development of 12s-14s aged players, giving individuals the best chance of earning future club registrations.

Report to

Report directly to Head of Coaching.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Plan, Do & Review the U12s-U14s players coaching programme outlined in the club’s Academy Performance Plan
• Plan, Do & Review the U12s-U14s players Games Programme
• Help create an “Extras Culture” for the players to maximise their available development time
• Utilise the Performance Support support departments to maximise the programme’s potential to develop the U12s-U14s players
• Oversee 6 Weekly plans and reviews on player development, setting performance targets and creating specific individual development plans for each player
• Oversee weekly plans and reviews aligned to the individual development plans
• Show positive IMPACT on the academy through self-development, player development and programme development
• Assess performance of U12s-U14s players every 12 weeks
• Own the “Team” elements of planning and reviewing training and games
• Contribute to the sign, release and retain decisions of U12s-U14s players
• Complete all Kitman Labs requirements for U12s-U14s age groups
• Aim for self-development by participating in internal and external CPD events
• Organise Tours, Tournaments and Festivals to extend the games programme
• Line Manage all part time coaches within the U12s-U14s.
• Always have accountability and responsibility for safeguarding.

Qualifications

Essential

• UEFA A Licence
• Advanced Youth Award
• EFAiF
• FA Child Protection Certificate
• Full and clean DBS

Desirable

• UEFA A Licence
• MSc Sport Coaching

To undertake any reasonable Club requirements as set out by the Football Clubs Senior Management Team.

All staff must be aware of all safeguarding and equity and diversity issues, along with all academy and club policies, rules and regulations. We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and dynamic working environment by building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Salary: £25,000 - £26,000