Professional Development Phase, Lead Coaching - Stevenage FC

Closing date - 30 April 2024About The RoleStevenage Football Club Academy is seeking to appoint a highly motivated, talented, confident and hard-working individual to join the coaching team at The Lamex Stadium. Currently in League one and operating a Category Three Academy, Stevenage is an ideal club for a knowledgeable and enthusiastic coach, who loves the game and takes great pride in the professional development of young players and themselves. Working within the Academy structure the successful candidate will be able to accelerate their coaching by working with a great variety of players from U16-U20 and in very close proximity to our the first team.The role includes overseeing the delivery of the U16-U20 coaching programme. Working closely with the Academy Manager, Head of Coaching and other lead phase coaches to ensure departmental performance targets are maintained and achieved. The successful applicant will manage, support and oversee all operations of the Professional Development Phase, work with the coaches within this Phase to plan, deliver and evaluate coaching sessions in accordance with the Club Philosophy.The role includes overseeing the monitoring of any academy players out on loan to senior football.About The CandidateRoles Responsibilities and Key DutiesCoachingManage and support the day to day operations of the phaseWork with other coaches in the Academy Management Team to develop and maintain designated area of the EPPPWork with the Professional Development Phase staff to plan, deliver and evaluate every coaching session in accordance with the Academy philosophy and coaching programme.Ensure that the training programme is clearly planned and executed to develop ‘Independent Operators’ through Individually assigned Learning Plans and Session considerations.Evaluate coaching sessions, documenting achievements of learning objectives and progress of individuals.Ensure Learning Objectives are attained across the Micro/Meso and Macro periodsMaintain an open, multi-disciplinary approach to your daily tasks and liaise frequently with sport science, medicine and recruitment.Ensure frequent evaluation of staff, players and the coaching syllabusEnsure the coaching vocabulary and coaching methods are maintained throughout sessions.Upload and Maintain evidence on PMA.Communicate professionally with parents, players and staff on a regular basis.Develop and maintain a positive learning environment to maximise each players learning potential.Match DaysAttend required match day venues and ensure match day planning is maintained.Document individual player planning for match daysMake sure staff emphasise learning objectives during their interventions using existing vocabulary and match day processesEnsure the coaching vocabulary is regularly used on match dayEnsure evaluations of match days take placeArrange additional games as deemed necessary to maintain performance targets within the department.Demonstrate impeccable touchline behaviour and take a lead on ensuring the same from staff and spectators.Liaise with GK coach to maintain relationships with the GK’s in your phase.PLEASE NOTE:The person appointed to this post will have contact with children. Therefore, the post holder must have an enhanced FA Disclosure Barring Service check, FA Safeguarding, FA Emergency aid.Safeguarding Recruitment:Stevenage FC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake appropriate safeguarding checks as well as providing proof of right to work in the UK.Equality & Diversity:As they are a diverse Football Club that respects differences in: race, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, faith, background or personal circumstance, they welcome all applications. They want everyone to feel valued and included in the football community and to achieve their full potential. Stevenage FC is opposed to any form of discrimination and commits itself to the redress of any inequalities by taking positive action where appropriate. Please take the time to fill in our Equality and Diversity form when applying.About The ClubStevenage FC is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. They aim to create a supportive and inclusive working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit.They do not discriminate against staff on the basis of age, race, nationality, ethnic origin, religious or political belief or affiliation, trade union membership, gender, gender reassignment, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, disability, socio-economic background or any other inappropriate distinction or characteristic covered by the Equality Act 2010.
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