City's Academy Looking For Development Coach

Last updated : 08 July 2015 By CCFC

Coventry City Academy are looking to recruit a full-time Foundation Phase Development coach...

Organisation - Coventry City Football Club Academy
Salary - Available on Request
Location - CCFC Academy, The Alan Higgs Centre, Allard Way, Coventry.
Contract type - Permanent (Full time)
Closing date - 14th July 2015
Interview date - 16th-21st July 
 
JOB DESCRIPTION
 
Coventry City Football Club are looking to appoint a Full Time Foundation Phase Development Coach to join their Category Two Academy structure. 
 
Job Expectations
 
• Deliver coaching programme for the Foundation Phase Age groups 
• Manage the Pre-Academy Development programme
• Communicate with, and manage part time coaches within Foundation age groups 
• Have a clear understanding of the Club Philosophy and Academy Performance Plan
• Organisation and Delivery of the Foundation Phase Coaching & Games Programme in line with the Technical Syllabus 
• Implementing and maintaining the Premier Leagues ‘Elite Player Performance Plan’ (EPPP) rules and regulations for the Foundation Phase 
 
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE 
 
• UEFA ‘B’ Licence 
• FA Youth Modules 1, 2 & 3 
• Working towards the Age Specific FA Advanced Youth Award (5-11) 
• Hold an enhanced FA DBS
• Previous experience of coaching U7-11 players in an Academy environment 
• Member of the FA Licensed Coaches Club
• Basic First Aid for Sport (BFAS)
 
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
 
• UEFA ‘A’ Licence 
• Previous academy Employment 
 
PERSON SPECIFICATION
 
• Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative 
• Excellent Interpersonal Skills
• Availability for flexible working hours 
• Able to communicate effectively with Academy staff, senior management staff, players and parents
• Adaptable to work to the demands of the job and needs of the players 
• Dedicated to self-improvement and personal development
• Excellent IT and presentation skills 
• Focused on individual player development within a team process 
• Willing to follow and promote the Club Football Philosophy 
 
To apply for the Foundation Phase Coach position, please send a covering letter and CV to richard.stevens@ccfc.co.uk
 
Deadline for all applications is Tuesday 14th July 2015.

Read more at http://www.ccfc.co.uk/news/article/vacancy-coventry-city-academy-foundation-phase-2531446.aspx#m5d93L0upwEFcXwp.99