At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the Foundation Phase coaching programme and develop young players at Newport County AFC.
- Company: Join the passionate team at Newport County AFC Academy.
- Benefits: Opportunity to shape future talent and work in a supportive environment.
- Other info: Commitment to safeguarding and promoting diversity is essential.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in young athletes' lives while advancing your coaching career.
- Qualifications: UEFA B licence required; experience with academy age groups preferred.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join the Newport County AFC Academy Coaching Department. The Academy is seeking to recruit a Lead FP Coach responsible for implementing, monitoring and enhancing the Academy coaching programme in the Foundation Phase age groups. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in developing players in line with Newport County AFC’s training/games programme and will work closely with the Academy Manager, Head of Coaching, Head of Schoolboy Football & Operations, coaching and performance staff to optimise player development.
About The Candidate
- Qualifications
- UEFA B licence outfield award
- UEFA A license outfield award
- FA Youth Module 3 (assessed)
- FA Advanced Youth Award
- Recognised First Aid Qualification (Emergency Aid)
- EFAiF or Level 2 First Aid Equivalent
- DBS Check
- PTLLS or other teaching qualification
- Skills, Knowledge & Experience
- Extensive knowledge and experience of the role and the position
- Experience working across academy age groups
- Experience working with young professional players
- Understanding of the Elite Player Performance Plan (EPPP)
- Experience of scouting & talent identification processes and procedures
- IT skills to include the ability to use Football Intelligence Platform (FIP) software and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and Outlook)
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Attitude/Behaviours
- Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
- A genuine team player
- A reliable individual
- Personal Qualities
- Displays a high level of discretion
- Personable with an ability to build individual relationships
- Hardworking and enthusiastic
- Empathetic to young players
- Ability to adapt to changing circumstances
- Loyal and committed
About The Club
Safeguarding Statement: Newport County AFC is 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. Relevant information and/or documents will be distributed as part of the recruitment process.
E & D Statement: Newport County AFC Academy is committed to providing services which embrace diversity and that promote equality of opportunity.
Lead FP Coach in Newport employer: EFL
Portsmouth FC is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and inclusive work environment at our state-of-the-art training ground in Portsmouth. We are dedicated to the professional growth of our staff, providing extensive development opportunities and fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation. Join us to be part of a passionate team that values strong relationships and is committed to nurturing talent both on and off the field.
