Football Academy Coach

– Salary: “Dependent Upon Experience”
– Closing Date: 16/12/2019
– Job Role: Football Academy Coach

An exciting opportunity to join our coaching team has arisen. Applications are invited for the role of a Part Time coaching staff at Blackpool Football Club Academy for the completion of the 2019-20 season. Successful applicants will be required to:

• To create well structured, enjoyable and accurate sessions to deliver the syllabus to both engage and educate the players.
• Have responsibility for the development and implementation of the coaching Programme within the Academy, monitoring and adjusting the programme when required.
• Manage Performance Management Application (PMA)

Applicants need:

• Have previous coaching experience in an Academy or Elite football environment
• Hold the following qualifications as a minimum: UEFA B License and FA Youth Award (Modules 1, 2 & 3 assessment)
• Safeguarding and Protecting Children (acquired before starting role)
• DBS clearance (acquired before starting role)
• First Aid for Sport (acquired before starting role)
• Have a flexible attitude to work and be able to work independently and proactively
• Be organised and have good time management skills. Proficient with the PMA system
• Have a personable approach to efficiently deal with young footballers and their parents
• Knowledge and understanding of Football League rules and the company policies and procedures relating to your role.
• Have the ability to project our Academy vision and philosophy throughout the operations, and to deliver this through an educational and pedagogical manner
• Ability to liaise with footballers, coaches, management and other football related individuals in a professional manner.
• Member of the FA Licensed Coaches Club
• Full driving license and use of own vehicle

Hours: 2/3 Training sessions per week, 1 match per week (Sunday),

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