Part-Time Academy Coach in Preston

Coachingsessionswilltakeplaceona TuesdayandaFridayevening;match fixtureswillbeplayedonaSunday.Your hours of work will be determined by the needs of the role and can be up to 10 hours a week during the season. You may from time to time be required to work such additional hours as is reasonable to meet the requirements of the club’s business.

About The Candidate

• Applicants must be in possession of a UEFA B Licence award and relevant FA Youth Award.
• Applicant must be able to exhibit sufficient experience within a youth environment within a professional football club that encompasses knowledge from playing, coaching and management.
• You will report directly to the lead phase coach and are required to present both written and oral reports from coaching sessions and match fixtures.
• Applicants must hold an up -to-date emergency first aid in football level 2 qualification.
• Applicants must be willing to work towards the FA Advanced Youth Award with the age specific specialist element relevant to the development phase, which you coach. (Alternatively, willing to complete this qualification when appropriate as agreed with the academy manager).
• To complete the FA Safeguarding Children training, in line with the EPPP rules and FA Licensing.
• To undertake relevant training courses as and when required.
• Ability to relate to and build rapport quickly and easily with young people.
• Able to understand and implement the policies and procedures of the academy.
• Confident, resilient and self- motivated.
• Excellent communications skills both verbal and written.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Excellent administrative and IT skills.
• The ability to instigate new initiatives to bring about positive change.
• The ability to priorities and manage own workload.

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