Regional Pre-Academy Development Centre and/or Advanced Training Centre, Blackburn Rovers Academy, Brockhall Village, Old Langho, Blackburn BB6 8BA
Reports to:
Head of Academy Recruitment and Advanced Training Group (ATG) & Trialist Coordinator.
Hours of work:
Casual – as and when required
Contractual status:
Casual worker
1. Job purpose:
To deliver a coaching programme on behalf of the Academy Recruitment Department at a Regional Pre-Academy Development Centre and/or the Advanced Training Centre.
2. Duties and responsibilities:
* To be committed to ensuring the safeguarding and welfare of all elite players, promoting their well-being whilst maintaining professional boundaries;
* To coach a specific age group implementing best practice at all times through both team/individual performance;
* To liaise with players and parents in a professional manner;
* To perform match day duties including supervision of kit and equipment;
* To populate Regional Pre-Academy or ATG registers when required with correct and accurate grades;
* To liaise with the Academy Recruitment Department on the possible recruitment of players to their specific age group;
* To undertake player assessment reports;
* To attend CPD Events organised by the Club;
* To upgrade and maintain qualifications in accordance with Academy recommendations; and
* To carry out any such other duties as reasonably assigned by the Head of Academy Recruitment and/or Advanced Training Group (ATG) & Trialist Coordinator.
3. Skills required:
* The ability to use various coaching styles to suit the needs of the individual players and group;
* I.T. Literate; and
4. Knowledge required:
* Knowledge and experience of coaching within an elite sporting environment and academies;
* Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and protocols; and
* Experience of coaching young elite players.
About The Candidate
5. Qualifications required:
* FA Level 1 and 2 (essential);
* Youth Modules 1 – 3 (desirable); and
* Recognised FA Talent Identification Qualification (desirable)
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