Professional Development Phase Coach (U18s Manager) in Doncaster

Responsible for implementing the Academy coaching programme and developing players technically, tactically, physically in the Professional Development Phase (U18) age group.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop an elite environment for the progression and development of young professional players, promoting the Club’s philosophy, vision and culture at all times.
• Plan, prepare and deliver coaching sessions in the Professional Development Phase in tandem with the Club philosophy and coaching syllabus.
• Manage and maintain Kit Man Labs for the U18s age group from training sessions, fixtures and player reviews.
• Organise Academy players’ logistics for all training sessions, fixtures, tournaments and Academy events.
• Attend all in-service and coaching days as directed by the First-Team Manager, Head of Academy Business Performance or Head of Academy Coaching.
• Monitor and report on the achievement of performance targets and progress of the professional development programme.
• Manage the transition of players from the Youth Development Phase to Professional Development Phase.
• Ensure that all aspects of players’ lives are in accordance with club education and welfare policies.
• Attend all Academy team meetings, where required.
• Play a key role in recruitment for players to be taken on for a scholarship at the Club.
• Construct and deliver detailed 12 week reviews for individual player progression.
• Facilitate multi-disciplinary communication between staff, players, parents and guardians to ensure optimal well-being and development of all U18 players.
• Maintain honesty and integrity at all times when representing the Club.
• Undertake all reasonable tasks assigned by the First-Team Manager, Head of Academy or Head of Academy Coaching.
• Champion safeguarding within the U18s and wider Academy.
• Maintain UEFA Qualifications and Emergency First Aid.
• Ensure all safeguarding standards are met and maintained, ensuring all concerns are logged on MyConcern.
• Ensure all policies and procedures are adhered to.
• Promote the brand identity and increase Club Doncaster fan base through positive service delivery.
• Support the whole of Club Doncaster group to promote the events and the business as a whole, including additional support at Club Doncaster events such as the Big Bang and Festival of Sport weekend.
• Act at all times with utmost good faith to the Club(s) and the Company.
• Devote full attention and ability to fulfilment of the duties required by the role.
• Work closely with, maintain good relationships, and collaborative working practices.
• Extend knowledge and skills in order to identify and develop best practice.
• Maintain the quality of service provision, regularly evaluating work and seeking to make improvements.
• Present a professional image when dealing with both internal and external contacts and partners, acting in a professional manner at all times.
• Cover as and when required at other departments within the Club Doncaster Group.

About The Candidate

Person specification:

• Committed, enthusiastic and passionate about the development of players in the Professional Development Phase age group.
• Ability to work as part of a team as well as using one’s own initiative in developing players and coaching sessions.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a variety of different personnel at the Club.
• An understanding of a range of teaching/learning styles to optimise the development of young players.
• Able to communicate effectively with players, parents and fellow staff members at all levels.
• Be an approachable and accommodating figure for youth team players to work with.
• Strong IT skills with the ability to use Microsoft Office and Kit Man Labs to a high standard.
• Able to adapt to the demands of the job and the needs of the players.
• Dedicated to self-improvement and continuous professional development.
• Willing to follow and promote the philosophy of the Club and Academy.
• Be an ambassador for Doncaster Rovers Football Club, representing the Club in a positive image at all times.

Our non-negotiables:

• Be punctual and prepared for all meetings.
• Clear and respectful communication with your peers and customers.
• Keeping to deadlines set by your line manager or senior management.

Our values:

• We are proud of our work and our working environment(s).
• We are passionate about everything we do.
• We are high performing in everything we do.
• We move forward as one as a group of staff and organisation.

Character specification:

• Embody high energy, enthusiasm and humility.
• Being customer focused in providing the best supporter or client experience possible.
• Perform all assigned tasks efficiently and in a timely manner.
• Flexibility in doing things differently to improve efficiency.
• Able to communicate effectively and confidentially individually and in group situations.
• Listen and respect other people’s views and opinions.
• Can develop open and effective relationships with all colleagues.
• Awareness of impact of own behaviours on others and is able to modify approach or style to achieve results.

About The Club

Important information: The above mentioned duties and responsibilities should be regarded as neither exclusive nor exhaustive as the post holder may be required to undertake other reasonably determined duties and responsibilities, commensurate with the grading of the post, without changing the general character of the post. Applicants must hold a full driving licence. It is the employee’s responsibility to ensure up-to-date documentation is provided to Club Doncaster.

About Club Doncaster: Club Doncaster is the elite brand of sporting organisations working to support and strive forward our community. Our spoken aim is to be: an ambitious and successful club of which the community is proud of. We work with a culture that promotes unity, creativity and aspiration to promote success – this is why we are Club Doncaster. We look for people with passion, honesty and who embrace a challenge on a daily basis, with the energy and passion to strive forward and prove each day.

Safeguarding: Club Doncaster takes its safeguarding responsibility very seriously. This means recruiting the correct people for Club Doncaster. We acknowledge our clear responsibility to safeguard children and vulnerable groups in our care, and have policies and guidelines to ensure this. The successful candidate will have to complete an Enhanced DBS check before starting employment with the club.

Equal opportunities: Club Doncaster is an equal opportunity employer and is determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable. Our Recruitment and Selection Policy, Code of Conduct, Diversity & Equality Policy, Equal Opportunities Policy and Right to work in UK Policy are available to all applicants on request.