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Pre-Academy Coach (Casual)

EFL
On-site
Exeter, United Kingdom

We are looking for a Pre-Academy coach who is committed to develop young players who aspire to play high quality football for ECFC and beyond.  Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

    • Prepare for & coach one training session per week with a designated age group.
    • Prepare for & coach an age group match as part of the games programme with a designated age group.
    • Contribute to player progress and IDP meetings.
    • Work from an aligned & periodised coaching curriculum that is constantly reviewed. 
    • Progress talented young players through to the Academy. 
    • Combine and collaborate with the multi-disciplinary team.  
    • Liaise with Pre-Academy Lead regarding trialist performance and contribute to feedback.
    • Commit to the Excellent Coaching Framework, continually reflecting and developing as a practitioner.
    • Attend seasonal safeguarding training as required by the Club.
    • Adhere to all guidelines contained within the Club's Safeguarding Policy. 
    • Utilise the ‘MyConcern’ system to ‘recognise, respond, report and record’ any safeguarding incidents in a timely and detailed manner.
    • Place player safety and welfare as a top priority at all times.
    • Ensure all technical equipment is safe & stored securely.

About The Candidate

2.2 Qualities 

  • Capable planner (essential). 

  • Effective communicator & relationship builder (essential). 

  • Capable of working collaboratively with players, staff & others (essential). 

  • Personable, approachable & friendly manner (essential). 

  • Committed learner & willing educator (essential). 

  • Willingness and enthusiasm to cooperate & take responsibility when necessary (essential). 

2.3 Experience 

  • Professional Game playing background (desirable). 

  • Coaching young & youth team age players (essential). 

  • Sports Science (athletic, strength & conditioning) background (desirable). 

2.4 Other 

  • High degree of personal drive & motivation (essential). 

  • Current full & clean driving licence 

  • Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) enhanced certification (essential). 

  • Upkeep & update all professional & industry qualifications through related external CPD (essential). 

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