As one of the largest further and higher education colleges in the UK, with unique colleges across two counties, we aim to deliver learning experiences which lead to the development of wider skill bases and improved destinations for all of our students. Our recent Ofsted inspection highlights our success and strong focus both on students and on meeting industry needs. We are also one of only five colleges in the UK to be granted Foundation Degree Awarding Powers by the Privy Council - meaning our higher education academic quality and standards are equal to any university.
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:
- Coaching, development and training the players of the 16-19yrs Football Academy
- Recruitment of players for WCG Football Academy, ensuring the highest quality of delivery and performance in football throughout the WCG organisation.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Coaching of the 16-19 male Football Academy squads
- Support and develop the partnership with local Football Clubs
- Reporting and monitoring of players progress throughout
- Performance and results of WCG representative Football teams
- Ensure quality of coaching and performance throughout the organisation
- Mentor, monitor progress and development as well as guide other coaches within football at WCG.
- Develop and assist a total development / enrichment football offer for WCG students across college
- Develop a 14-16 centre of excellence programme, as required
- Develop community adult football opportunities as requested
- Build and develop a Football Club structure from young players to adult incorporating the Sports Academy model
- Responsibility for Football Academy budgets
- Coaching of Female Football Academy when required
- Support and administration of football at WCG
- Develop training programmes and plans in line with college policies and procedures
- Attend fixtures and drive players in a WCG minibus
- Attend college delivered 'Teaching Essentials' training
In addition to the particular requirements and characteristics of individual roles, all people employed by WCG College are expected to actively support the achievement of the College's goals and, at all times, both internally and externally, to behave in a manner consistent with the College's mission and values.
OFFERS OF WORK
For the successful candidate a conditional offer of work will be made. Our offer of work will be conditional upon a number of mandatory pre-employment checks, to include but not limited to: DBS, Barred List check, right to work check, internet search, TRA check (academic posts).
- Extensive knowledge of football coaching and youth development.
- Well connected and respected throughout the Game.
- Coaching experience at professional level.
- Must be over 25 years of age
- Relevant, updated coaching certificates.
- Experienced coach at Youth Level.
- Demonstrates commitment to youth player development and the context of collegiate sport.
- Knowledge of College Football and working to Governing Body rules and regulations.
- Full clean UK Driving Licence
- Mini Bus Licence or willingness to obtain once in post
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