Job Description:
COACH U15
Reporting to:
Head of Professional & Head of Academy
Subordinates:
See Organisational Chart
Season
Main Purpose of Post:
To deliver coaching activities at the club to players in U15 SQUAD
Main Duties
To deliver coaching sessions in accordance with Academy Philosophy and Vision as directed by the Head of Academy
Specifically to deliver coaching sessions in conjunction with the current coach for Academy players at age U15. Coaches are expected to be present at a minimum of 2 coaching sessions per week and to be available on match days.
To assist in maintaining a record of coaching sessions.
To assist in maintaining a record of player attendance at coaching sessions.
To provide in conjunction with lead coach a report on player performance and participation for each match played and submit this on a weekly basis.
To liaise with the Head of Academy Recruitment, the Head of Academy regarding the inclusion of trialists in coaching and match squads and to provide written feedback on trialist performance at the end of a trial period
To prepare 2 Player Progress Reports in conjunction with lead coach in June and December of each season. This report will form the basis of discussion at a Player / Parent meeting. The report will be created using the agreed Academy format.
To develop young players in accordance with Academy Vision and Philosophy and in particular to promote;
healthy lifestyle, drug awareness and adherence to the Player Code of Conduct.
To liaise with support staff to ensure the needs of each individual player is being met.
Child Wellbeing
Coaching staff are required to sign an Academy Coaches Code of Conduct and familiarise themselves with the Academy Child Wellbeing and Protection Policy.
The successful applicant will require a PVG check with Disclosure Scotland.
Review and Appraisal
This Job Description will be subject to review on an annual basis by the Head of Academy
All Academy Coaches will be subject to a performance appraisal on an annual basis
Qualifications
ESSENTIAL UEFA 'ELITE' YOUTH' A LICENCE
DESIRED UEFA A LICENCE
Applicants should submit their CV to by Monday 25
th
August.