* Liaise with First Team Head Coach to manage the transition of players from Academy to Senior squad.
* Oversee on a day to day basis the Coaching Curriculum for U18 and U21 age groups, in line with Academy Coaching Principles.
* Support the U18 and U21 Lead Coaches on a matchday within PDP games programme.
* Contribute to Multidisciplinary reviews of all players in the PDP.
* Contribute to production and delivery of PDP players ILP’s.
* Manage the Clubs team which competes in the Professional Development League.
* Ensure sessions and games are appropriately planned, delivered and reviewed in line with Club APP.
* Attend coaches meetings, MD meetings and CPD events as set by Academy Manager and Head of Coaching and Player Pathways.
* In liaison with Academy Manager/ Sporting Director/ First Team Head Coach/ PDP Lead Coaches, coordinate and support player loans for PDP players to maximise player development.
* Make regular contact with any PDP players out on loan responding to any feedback.
* Coordinate regular Club observations of loan players at their host clubs with all relevant staff.
About The Candidate
Qualifications;
* UEFA A Licence.
* FA Advanced Youth Award – age specific specialist element relevant to PDP.
* Emergency First Aid in Football (EFAiF).
Experience;
* Proven track record of coaching in elite Academy environment.
* Coaching within Professional Development Phase (U18 – U21).
* Previous experience of coaching in 1 st team environment (Desirable).
Knowledge;
* Understanding of EPPP and Audit requirements.
* Knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding, Player Care and ED&I.
* Commitment to continued professional development.
* Competent in analysis software packages e.g. Hudl (Desirable).
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