Job title: ATG & Pre-Academy Coach Department: Academy Recruitment Based at: 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 Good communication skills. 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); FA Safeguarding Certificate (essential); FA Emergency Aid Certificate (essential); UEFA B Licence (desirable); Youth Modules 1 – 3 (desirable); and Recognised FA Talent Identification Qualification (desirable) DBS check required: Yes (enhanced) About The Club Job vacancies | rovers.co.uk