Emerging Talent Centre Coach- Girls Talent Pathway

To coach within our Emerging Talent Centre (U9-U11) on a Monday and Friday evenings. Role includes planning, delivery and review of high-quality technical sessions to our talent pathway players. Work as part of a coaching team including Assistant Coaches, S&C Coaches, Physio and GK Coaches to best support your players' individual development. As part of the role, there will be potential opportunities within our Girls Academy setup.

Role Competencies

• Planning Timescales: Complete all admin processes, session planning methodology, reviews and other operational requirements on time and to a high quality.
• Decision Making: Make decisions within remit of role within the Female pathway. Develop, implement and evaluate players within the Female pathway.
• Impact & Influence: Ensure governance within the MK Dons SET Female Talent pathway is adhered to. To ensure the safety of participants, volunteers and staff are a priority. To undertake every opportunity to promote a positive image of Milton Keynes Dons Sport and Education Trust.
• Skill Level: Delivering or supporting high quality coaching to sessions to develop all players within your age group. Sessions should be in line with Senior Managers' expectations and recognise vision and philosophy, and what is suitable for the players. To work where possible with the Girls Talent Pathway Team to develop and embed a transparent and productive philosophy and 'on pitch identity'.
• Communication: To support the relationships between club, player, and parent. To liaise with other age group coaches around best practice, players going through age group transitions etc.
• Operating Parameters: To store and maintain the kit and equipment you are given as part of your role. Support the recruitment processes of bringing players to the Female Pathway in line with our core values and trial process with fairness and without bias. To ensure accurate monitoring of records for all activities are maintained. To be responsible for reporting all safeguarding issues when notified via the correct mechanisms. The role will be primarily based at Fairfield's Sports Hub and will involve regular travel to away games during half terms. To perform other duties as required which are considered relevant to the post and to the objectives of the Milton Keynes Dons Sport and Education Trust.

Essential Job Criteria

• FA Safeguarding Children Course
• Pitch side first aid qualification – Introduction to First Aid in Football or Emergency First Aid in Football.
• UEFA C Coaching Qualification in Football or working towards it.
• Excellent communication skills with an ability to liaise with footballers, coaches, medical staff and such individuals in a personable and professional manner.
• Flexible approach to work, to dedicate time to the club as the schedule determines.
• Have the drive and enthusiasm to set high standards.
• Highest standards of professional and personal conduct, especially confidentiality.
• Highly motivated, reliable, and proactive with a good understanding of the sport and their own scope of practice.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Full clean driving license.

Desirable Job Criteria:

• Experience in coaching female football.
• Attending relevant CPD.
• Knowledge and understanding of working with young players U7 to U18+
• Understanding of various governing body football coaching plans and initiatives.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: £12.60 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 4 per week

Work Location: In person