Vacancy: Part Time Academy Youth Development Phase Coach (U13 – U16)

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Leeds United

·18 February 2022

Vacancy: Part Time Academy Youth Development Phase Coach (U13 – U16)

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Location: Leeds United Training Ground, Thorparch Grange, Walton Rd, Wetherby LS23 7BA

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An exciting job opportunity has arisen at Leeds United FC for a Part Time Youth Development Phase Coach based at our fabulous Academy and Training Grounds, Thorp Arch, Wetherby.

Leeds United Football Club is an English professional football club based in the city of Leeds, West Yorkshire and play at our fabulous stadium based on Elland Road, which has been the home of Leeds United since 1919 and remains one of English football's great theatres and is 'the only place for us' ever since. With a capacity of 37,890, it is England's 11th largest football ground in the Premier League.

Everyone at Leeds United is dedicated to working as one team and to be the best we can be.

Come be part of our fabulous team as we March on Together.

The ideal candidate would be responsible for the delivery of coaching and player development activities within a specified age group in the Youth Development Phase (Under 13 to Under 16).

Some of the main responsibilities would include:

Planning, delivery and critical review of coaching and player development activities in the phase
Collaborating with the Education and Player Care department to help deliver the hybrid education programme to players in the phase
Embedding the Academy Playing and Coaching Philosophy in the phase
Delivering and developing the Academy coaching curriculum in the phase
Effective communication of phase activities with internal and external stakeholders
Supporting agreed decision making, handover and transition processes for registered players and trialists
Liaising with parents
Being an active member of the Coaching Department by helping to ensure strategic and operational objectives are delivered
Being an active member of the Youth Development Phase multi-disciplinary team and Academy working groups to help drive player development & continuous improvement of process
Championing all club and Academy policy through modelling best practice in areas such as safeguarding, health and safety and equality, diversity, and inclusion
Living the values of the club and championing our culture to help deliver the Academy Performance Plan and the vision of the Academy and the Club

Some of the Coaching & Player Development responsibilities would include:

Driving the coaching process to help provide a first-class holistic development experience for the players in an age group
Adopting and embedding the Academy Playing Philosophy in the age group
Adhering to the delivery principles and standards as outlined in the Academy Coaching Philosophy
Planning and delivering age-appropriate coaching that delivers the objectives of the coaching curriculum
Adapting coaching curriculum practice to meet the varying and evolving needs of individual players and the group
Monitoring and reviewing individual player progress against curriculum objectives
Providing a first-class games programme experience for the players at all fixtures, tournaments and tours as required
Developing age-appropriate game plans that link to coaching curriculum objectives
Utilising video feedback and other Performance Analysis tools to support the development of the players
Recording all player development activity and reviewing player performance on the club Performance Management Application (PMA)

Some of the multi-disciplinary Activities & Department Integration responsibilities would include:

Supporting the phase multi-disciplinary team to help plan, monitor and project each individual player’s progression on the pathway
Supporting the formulation of each player’s Individual Learning Plan by ensuring holistic needs are identified, objectives are set, and interventions/support is planned and agreed with the player
Ensuring planned interventions/support is delivered with the required multi-disciplinary input and in the agreed timeframe
Ensuring each player’s progress is monitored, periodically reviewed, and then communicated to the player and key stakeholders in line with Academy protocol
Collaborating with the Pathways and Operations Department to deliver a first-class trialist experience
Collaborating with the Performance Support Department to help coordinate, integrate, and deliver first-class performance support services to players in the phase
Support the delivery of education and player care programmes including mental and emotional well-being and life skills curriculum, and personal development plans to players in the phase

Some of the Personal Development responsibilities would include:

Being aware of innovative and emerging best practice through accessing internal and external sources of expertise, to help contribute to ongoing personal development and the overall Academy programme
Undertaking a bi-annual training needs analysis using the Coach Competency Framework to identify individual training and development needs
Contributing to an individualised coach Development Action Plan that outlines both formal and informal training needs and how these will be supported/met
Engaging in the Academy staff development programme and attending departmental CPD events
Participating in external CPD events to ensure compliance with PL, EFL and NGB standards
Attending other Academy games as required, to ensure awareness of playing demands across the pathway

The ideal candidate is required to have the following qualifications:

UEFA B License
FA Youth Award
FA BFAS certificate
FA Safeguarding children certificate
A clear DBS check & history
UK Driving License

Some desirable qualifications may include:

UEFA A License
FA Advanced Youth Award
Academic qualifications relating to sport, teaching or child development

The ideal candidate is required to have the following experience:

Experience of coaching in an Academy
Experience of working with Youth Development Phase players
Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team to support player development

Some desirable experience may include:

Experience working in a Category 1 Academy

Ideal knowledge needed for this role would include:

Understands the current Academy system and professional football culture and landscape
Possesses an applied knowledge of EPPP standards and working practices
Understands the biological, psychological, and social characteristics and needs/wants of the players at each stage of the pathway
Understands how a long-term, holistic development programme is structured
Understands the key transitions faced by players at each stage of the pathway
Understands the function of each facet in a multi-disciplinary team in an Academy
Possesses knowledge of health and safety policy and best practice
Possesses knowledge of safeguarding policy and best practice
Possesses a strong awareness of equality, diversity, and inclusion

Ideal skills & behaviours we look for in team members include:

Creates positive learning environments
Plans and delivers challenging, age-appropriate coaching activities that are realistic to the demands of the game
Identifies and responds to the needs of the players by adapting their coaching practice accordingly
Demonstrates outstanding observation skills during training & games
Uses accurate and age-appropriate technical and tactical content
Identifies and manages positive and negative play effectively
Demonstrates a range of coaching interventions
Communicates using a variety of methods and using an age-appropriate vocabulary
Able to justify and reflect on their coaching practice and beliefs
Builds positive relationships with the players, staff, and all stakeholders
Demonstrates outstanding listening, verbal, and written communication skills
Competent with modern technologies that support the performance of their duties
Competent user of the Performance Management Application (PMA)
Inspires others and is a positive role model
Is personable and able to connect and build relationships with others easily
Demands high standards and has an attention to detail
Shares the vision and values of the Academy and is motivated to achieve its objectives
Aligns with the Academy playing and coaching philosophy
Takes a long-term view of player development and align with the Academy approach to winning
Possesses a passion for talent development and are motivated to work with young players
Able to work in a high-profile environment with regular media coverage and public interest
Is responsible and acts in the best interests of the Academy
Is open minded, innovative and willing to explore new ideas/concepts
Enjoys facing challenges and have the resilience and resourcefulness to see complex tasks through
Is proactive and able to identify and mitigate risks
Is a collaborator and relishes the opportunity to work alongside others to overcome challenges and achieve goals
Willing to share their knowledge experience as part of a community of practice
Able to work with players, staff and other stakeholders of varying ages, experience, backgrounds and cultures
Committed to personal development and continuous improvement
Possesses a strong work ethic and are motivated to be the best they can be
Able to promote the positive image of the Academy and the Club

To apply please click on the link to complete our online application form: (Apply Here)

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