Foundation Phase Coach

EFL; Stockport; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A football academy in Stockport is seeking a Foundation Phase Coach to support the training and development of players aged 9-12. The role includes planning training sessions, managing matchdays, and ensuring compliance with club policies. The ideal candidate should hold a UEFA B License and possess excellent communication and organizational skills. This part-time position requires dedication and teamwork within a youth football setting.

Qualifications

• Ability to work under pressure and to meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to build relationships and maintain confidentiality.
• Hardworking and enthusiastic with adaptability.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver training in alignment with the curriculum.
• Take the team on matchdays against other Academies.
• Ensure cohesion and support management of individual players.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Strong organisational and administrative skills

IT skills including performance analysis software and Microsoft Office

Education

UEFA B License

Job description

We are looking for a Foundation Phase Coach to join ourAcademyteam (4 hours per week + matchdays). The postholder is responsible for helping the current coaches plan, deliver and evaluate sessions to our Foundation Phase players (9-12) in alignment with the current Foundation Phase Curriculum.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver training in alignment with the curriculum
• Take the team on matchdays against other Academies

General Responsibilities

• Ensure cohesion, conflict resolution and support management of individual players.
• Set, monitor and develop high quality professional standard and team ethic for the players
• Compliance with club policies
• Compliance with the club’s health and safety procedures
• Compliance with the club’s safeguarding policies Undertake such other duties as may be reasonably expected
• Maintain professional conduct at all times

About The Candidate

Knowledge & Skills Required

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with an ability to use a variety of communication tools (verbal, written, digital)
• Strong organisational and administrative skills
• IT skills to include the ability to use performance analysis software and Microsoft office

Qualifications Required

• UEFA B License

Personal Attributes

• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
• A genuine team player
• Displays a high level of discretion and maintains strict confidentiality
• Personable with an ability to build individual relationships
• Hardworking and enthusiastic
• Ability to adapt to changing circumstances
• Loyal and committed

About The Club

Founded in 1883, Stockport County are one of the country’s longest established football clubs. Initially formed as Heaton Norris Rovers, the Club officially became Stockport County in 1890 after the County Borough of Stockport and have been based at Edgeley Park since 1902.

The team currently competes in Sky Bet League One, the third tier of the English Football League, after winning the 2023–24 Sky Bet League Two title.