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About The Role
* 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 matchdays within the PDP games programme.
* Contribute to multidisciplinary reviews of all players in the PDP.
* Contribute to the production and delivery of PDP players' ILPs.
* Manage the club's 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 the Academy Manager and Head of Coaching and Player Pathways.
* Coordinate and support player loans for PDP players in liaison with the Academy Manager, Sporting Director, First Team Head Coach, and PDP Lead Coaches to maximize player development.
* Make regular contact with 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)
* UEFA Pro Licence (Desirable)
Experience:
* Proven track record of coaching in an elite Academy environment
* Coaching within the Professional Development Phase (U18 - U21)
* Previous experience coaching in a 1st team environment (Desirable)
Knowledge:
* Understanding of EPPP and audit requirements
* Knowledge of safeguarding, player care, and EDI
* Commitment to continued professional development
* Competent in analysis software packages e.g., Hudl (Desirable)
About The Club
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