Weekly Timetable – 15 Hours per week
- Monday – 8:30am – 11am (Training)
- Tuesday – 8:3am – 11am (Training)
- Wednesday – Game Day (5 hours average)
- Friday – 8:30am – 11am (Training/Analysis)
Additional operational duties including administration will be required throughout the week.
To be delivered across 41 weeks starting 17th August 2026.
- Plan, prepare and deliver coaching sessions
- Be responsible for maintenance of training/match balls, bibs, cones and all other relevant equipment as required by the programme
- Provide feedback to players by using video analysis (when available) or other industry methods
- Plan and organise AoC/Academy teams training sessions, fixtures, re-scheduled fixtures and referees
- Accompany players to matches
- Inform all players, parents and guardians of any changes or cancellations to training sessions, matches or events as soon as possible ensuring league rules are complied with.
- Complete registers for sessions (safeguarding duty)
- Work efficiently and effectively with cross college staff, external partners, visitors and business support teams
- Maintain honesty and integrity when working with young players
- Act and behave in a manner appropriate of a representative of ARU Writtle College
- Ensure that all academy players act and conduct themselves – both on and off the pitch – in a manner appropriate of a representative of Leyton Orient FC
About The Candidate
Qualifications and Experience
- UEFA B Licence
- In-date DBS, Safeguarding and Emergency Aid Qualifications
- Driving Licence and access to vehicle
- Previous experience working with footballers aged 16-19 years old
- Experience with team administration
- Practical knowledge of safeguarding issues
- Ability to use various delivery styles to engage players
- Experience, knowledge and expertise of the use of Microsoft office software packages
- Ability to work safely, in accordance with the college and academy risk assessments as directed by Line Manager.
Personal Qualities
- A passion for working with young people
- Ability to build excellent relationships with players and staff
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Excellent communication and timekeeping skills
Applicants should have good administrative skills and be able to accurately track students’ attendance, progress and achievements.
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