Head of Education/Academy Coach

EFL; SHREWSBURY; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A football academy in Shrewsbury seeks a dedicated candidate to lead the education department and coach players aged U12 to U18. Responsibilities include managing the education programme for U18s, supporting coaching sessions, and performing related administrative tasks. The ideal candidate must hold various coaching qualifications, possess excellent time management skills, and demonstrate integrity. A commitment to safeguarding and equality is essential, alongside a full driving license.

Qualifications

• Must have a full driving license.
• Must demonstrate honesty, integrity, and reliability.
• Commitment to continuing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Manage the U18’s education programme.
• Support coaching within sessions and games.
• Handle relevant coach administration.

Skills

Qualified Teaching Status (QTS)

FA Advanced Youth Award

UEFA B Licence

UEFA A Licence

FA Youth Award

Previous experience in a similar role

FA Safeguarding Qualification

Knowledge of EPPP

Strong time management skills

Job description

An exciting opportunity to lead the education department, alongside coaching various players across the U18 – U12 age groups. The main responsibilities would be the overall management of the U18’s education programme, including the delivering of SEP. Additionally, the role will include supporting the coaching within sessions and games, as well as the relevant coach admin.

About The Candidate

• Qualified Teaching Status (QTS)
• FA Advanced Youth Award
• UEFA B Licence
• UEFA A Licence
• FA Youth Award
• Previous experience in a similar role
• Fa Safeguarding Qualification
• Knowledge of EPPP in relation to a Category 3 academy
• Have a positive approach
• Relative coaching experience
• Demonstrates honesty, integrity, reliability and the ability to ensure confidentiality at all time.
• Hold a full driving license
• Friendly, well organized with the ability to multi‑task and perform well under pressure.
• Possess strong time management skills and be
• A commitment to continuing professional development.

About The Club

Shrewsbury Town Academy is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to endorse this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake appropriate safeguarding checks as well as proof of right to work in the UK.

Academy Equality and Diversity Statement

Shrewsbury Town Academy is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment. We are dedicated to ensuring that there is no prejudice or discrimination in any form, at any time.

General Information

Shrewsbury Town Academy Employee’s must at all times carry out his/her responsibilities with due regard to Shrewsbury Town Academy’s policies and procedures in particular Health & Safety, Financial Authorisation, Confidentiality and with regard to the Data Protection Act.

Shrewsbury Town Academy Employee’s must act to protect all young people and vulnerable adults that are in their care or attending the Academy’s premises. The Employee must report any misconduct or suspected misconduct to the Designated Safeguarding Officer.

Shrewsbury Town Academy Employee’s must ensure a positive commitment towards equality and diversity by treating others fairly and not committing any form of direct or indirect discrimination, victimisation or harassment of any description and to promote positive working relations amongst Employees and customers.

The above Job Advert is not intended to be exhaustive; the duties and responsibilities may therefore vary over time according to the changing needs of Shrewsbury Town Academy