Assistant Foundation Phase Coach - Stockport, United Kingdom - Stockport County Football Club

Stockport County Football Club

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Stockport, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Job title:
Assistant Foundation Phase Coach

Department:
Coaching

Hours: 4 hours plus a match day

Job purpose:

To assist on the individual, group, and team planning of the football pathway within the foundation phase
Ensuring each player has an uptodate and relevant individual development plan. Support the Lead FDP in leading the phase.

Based at:
Stockport sports village

Reports to:
Lead FDP

Responsible for:

Assisting the lead coach

Key relationships
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Internal

Academy Players/parents, Academy Manager, Head of Coaching, Lead Analyst, Lead Academy Coaching Staff, Part Time Coaching Staff, Medical staff, Lead S&C Coach, Head of Recruitment, and Head of Operations.

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External - Opposition Club Coaches, Parents, Regulatory Bodies (EFL, The FA, PFA, LFE)

Key responsibilities

To assist in the foundation age groups on match and training days.
To review SCFC core sessions with colleagues and update accordingly.
To assist in the planning and delivery of training sessions that prioritise an individual player development focus within SCFC core sessions.
Provide impactful feedback to players to support progression.
Liaise with parents of players to create a collaborative approach.
Ensure the retention of players is always prioritised within planning.
Observe and prioritise individual player development within training and fixtures.
Support Foundation Phase lead coaches with all aspects of the role, including coaching delivery to enhance best practice.

General responsibilities

Ensure you work towards your own Development Action Plan assigned to you by the Head of Coaching in line with the coach competency framework (CCF).
Flexibility to work in this role is essential evenings and weekend work required.
Annual leave to be taken as agreed with the Head of Coaching
Attend all County insights and research events as instructed by Head of Coaching
Contribute to parents' evenings and other phases where required.
Participate in all relevant meetings.
Display high standards of performance as outlined in SCFC staff code of conduct.
Contribute towards a positive working environment.
Provide genuine care for players within the Academy and offer a safe environment where players can succeed.
Undertake other duties as directed by the Academy Manager or technical board if asked to do so.

Skills required

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with an ability to use a variety of communication tools (verbal, written, digital)
Strong organisational and administrative skills
IT skills to include the ability to use performance analysis software and Microsoft office

Knowledge & qualifications required
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Essential_

First aid qualified (EFAIF level 2)
UEFA B License
Advanced Youth Award
FA Safeguarding & Child Protection

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Desirable_

UEFA A
License
Sports Coaching/Science or Sports Management Degree

Experience required:

Working in an elite sporting environment and understanding how elite footballers are developed.
Experience working across academy age groups.
Understanding of the Elite Player Performance Plan (EPPP)
Experience of scouting & talent identification processes and procedures
IT skills to include the ability to use Performance.
Management Application (FIP) software and Microsoft
Office (Excel, Word, and Outlook)
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Personal attributes:

Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
A genuine team player
Displays a high level of discretion and maintains strict confidentiality.
Personable with an ability to build individual relationships.
Hardworking and enthusiastic
Ability to adapt to changing circumstances.
Loyal and committed

DBS check required:
Yes

The document is a guide only and should not be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive. It is intended as an outline indication of the areas of activity and will be amended in the light of changing needs of the organisation.
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Equality and diversity _

Stockport county fc is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment and its employment policies for recruitment, selection, training, development, and promotion are designed to ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of race, colour, nationality, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, ethnic and national origin, disability or gender reassignment. _

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Safer recruitment _

Stockport county fc is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. The job holder will be required to undertake appropriate safeguarding checks (an enhanced DBS check) as well as providing proof of right to work in the uk. _

Job Types:
Part-time, Permanent

Expected hours: 4 per week

Work Location:
In person

Application deadline: 13/05/2024