LOCATION: Robins High Performance Centre, BS8 3TN
HOURS: Part Time, 16 hours per week
Overview
We are looking for a committed and exceptional person to join us as an Academy Coach within our u15/16s team:
Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Responsible for planning and delivering coaching sessions that follow the club philosophy and deliver the coaching curriculum programme for your respective age.
- Responsible for your age group on match day, including to plan, observe and provide feedback regarding individual player performance.
- To evaluate players from coaching sessions and matches and ensure that the relevant information is recorded fully on The Kitman Labs Intelligence Platform.
- Ensuring that Players’ welfare and safeguarding is always protected.
- Contributing to the talent identification process where appropriate. Undertaking administrative tasks related to the role, including fixture programming, record keeping and database input.
- To conduct 6 weekly player reviews.
- To carry out player/parent reviews in line with EPPP guidelines.
- Ensure multi-disciplinary communication to ensure the well-being and holistic development of the Academy players.
Essential Qualifications and Skills:
- UEFA B Licence.
- FA Youth Award.
- Experience of developing players in an Academy environment.
- Understanding of the requirements to play Professional football, at all levels.
- Be able to work as part of a team, but also lead on own initiative
- Have empathy, be supportive and encouraging to developing others
- Have an open / growth mind-set and be an honest, clear communicator
Desirable Qualifications and Skills:
- UEFA A Licence.
- FA Advanced Youth Award.
- Degree within a related subject
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Planning and organisation.
- Ability to create a development environment.
- Ability to communicate with a variety of stakeholders.
Safeguarding Statement
Bristol City Football Club and Academy are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to endorse this commitment.
This post requires Enhanced Criminal Records Checks and may include checks against the Barred Lists, as such it is exempt from Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974). Therefore all convictions including spent convictions that have not been subject to filtering by the DBS should be declared.
Equality Statement
The successful candidate 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 relationships between all internal and external stakeholders.
We are an equal opportunities employer.
The EFL (English Football League) has introduced positive action measures aimed at tackling the under-representation of coaches and managers from Black, Asian and Minority Ethic (BAME) backgrounds. Regulations require clubs to shortlist at least one suitably qualified BAME candidate (where an application has been received) for all roles in Academy football that require a UEFA A or UEFA B Licence.
Job Features
Job Category Bristol City Football Club
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Academy Coach U15/16s employer: Bristol Sport
Bristol City Football Club is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that thrives on collaboration and innovation. Located at the Robins High Performance Centre, employees benefit from a dynamic environment focused on professional growth and development, with opportunities to engage in meaningful marketing initiatives that directly impact the club's journey towards Premier League success. Join us to be part of a passionate team dedicated to elevating both the club and the city of Bristol.
