MACCLESFIELD FC
PART TIME – ELITE ACADEMY COACH
ELITE ACADEMY (U8 - U11)
Job Description | Person Specification
Position: Academy Coach – Academy (U8 – U11)
Reporting to: Head of Academy Coaching
Overall Objective: To ensure that all Football Delivery at the Elite Academy follows the Macclesfield Football Club (MFC) Philosophy and Syllabus
Main Objectives
· To plan and deliver football sessions across the Academy pathway
· To deliver all aspects of Coaching at the designated MFC department in line with the club Philosophy and syllabus.
· To ensure that the Academy Coaching Programme is delivered consistently throughout all phases within the academy, in line with the Coaching and Playing philosophy.
· To ensure that all the ‘Individual Learning Plans’ are completed and consistently updated at MFC in order to provide a clear pathway of development for all within the Academy system.
- To ensure the delivery of the methodology is relevant and suitable to the ‘Phases’
· To support and deliver with the operations of the Macclesfield FC academy Fixtures programme where necessary.
Summary of Duties
· Create and maintain positive relationships with key stakeholders.
· Monitor and support the transition of players between the development phase/s / age groups.
· To liaise with the Heads of departments on all matters, including managing relationships with external partners (e.g. parents / coaches / sponsor).
· To work in line with the Philosophy of MFC including the ‘aims and vision’ of MFC.
· To ensure that all Coaches at the MFC academy programme understand and deliver each session as per the MFC syllabus.
· To work closely with the MFC Head of Coaching in regard to the Coaching syllabus and programme.
· To be prepared to do other duties to further the development of MFC as and when required.
· To contribute effectively to the day-day operations.
· To attend and contribute to all relevant In-Service training.
· To attend all relevant staff meetings.
· To keep up to date with all MFC correspondence.
· To regularly engage upon CPD both MFC and individually sourced.
· To show clear evidence of planning and evaluating.
· To ensure that all the relevant administration is kept up to date.
· To provide transportation to and from fixtures or events as per the needs of MFC.
Essential
· FA Level 2 (UEFA C) Coaching in Football
· Flexible working hours required. Local, national and international travel where necessary.
· Must interconnect with all relevant MFC departments.
· Must have experience of using Microsoft word, Excel, PPT etc.
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
· Have a flexible attitude to work.
· Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
· Have a polite and courteous manner.
· Be organised and have good time management skills.
· The ability to meet stringent deadlines.
· Be able to adapt to different and changing situations.
· Have the drive and enthusiasm to set high standards and achieve company objectives.
· Have a personable approach.
· Knowledge and understanding to company policies/procedures and regulations relating to your role.
· Ability to liaise with footballers, coaches, management and other football related individuals in a professional manner.
· Hold a current DBS certificate.
· Full clean driving licence.
· Be prepared to work evenings and weekends.
Desirable
· Hold a D1 driving licence.
· Previous experience of working within the football or related industry.
· FA Level 2 (UEFA C) Coaching in Football.
· Sports related degree/qualifications.
· The FA Learning Safeguarding Children Certificate.
· The FA Basic First Aid for Sport.
Person Specification
Positive communication skills
Winning mentality
High professional standards
Growth Mindset
Team player
Organisational skills
Knowledge and qualifications within the sports industry
Ability to deal with a diverse range of issues and people
Time management
Schedule:
- Monday, Thursday and Saturday
Job Types: Part-time, Contract, Permanent
Pay: £15.00-£20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
