Company Overview
Burnside Football Academy is a football programme run within Burnside College school in Wallsend, in partnership with NE Coaching Co. The programme allows students to combine athletic prowess with academic studies, receiving daily coaching from NECC coaches alongside their studies. Entering it's third year, we are keen to build on a successful first two seasons.
Purpose
To lead the delivery of a high-quality in-school football programme at Burnside Academy, supporting all pupils in their education and development, while leading, mentoring and developing the coaches delivering NE Coaching Co’s programmes on site. Out of academic hours, to support the delivery of NE Coaching Co’s wider programme as directed by the company directors.
Coaching & Programme Delivery
- Lead the delivery of the boys’ and girls’ academy programme at Burnside Academy
- Manage and deliver the Development Player Programme
- Support the delivery of the outreach programme
- Actively recruit players across all programmes
- Monitor, supervise and evaluate the Academy games programme
- Plan, deliver and review coaching sessions in line with the agreed coaching syllabus
- Continuously evolve and develop the football programme at Burnside Academy, in line with best practice and the changing needs of pupils
Leading & Developing the Coaching Team
- Support, monitor and evaluate contracted coaches working across the company
- Brief and mentor coaches and assistant coaches ahead of sessions to ensure consistency of delivery
- Assist the company directors in developing NE Coaching Co coaches’ CPD, coach education and personal development plans
- Contribute to coaches’ development reviews, recommending areas for improvement and training needs
- Act as the first point of escalation for coaching queries and day-to-day issues at Burnside Academy
Player & Pupil Development
- Liaise with and support academic staff in developing academy players within their academic studies
- Input and record all relevant data required for monitoring player progress
- Liaise with parents as and when required, providing feedback on player progress and next steps
Safeguarding
- Ensure the Company’s Safeguarding and Child Protection policy is adhered to at all times
- Work with Burnside Academy’s Designated Safeguarding Lead to promote safe working practice
- Hold and maintain a valid Enhanced DBS disclosure
- Report any safeguarding concerns promptly in line with company and school procedures
Reporting & Administration
- Report to the company directors on a daily basis
- Take part in all relevant meetings, including in-service training and parents’ meetings, at the request of the company directors
- Maintain confidentiality of company, school and pupil information at all times
Personal & Professional Development
- Show a continuous commitment to personal development through relevant coaching bodies and courses
- Attend at least 5 hours of in-service/CPD training per year, renewing First Aid and Safeguarding certification as required
General
- Promote equality, diversity and inclusion across all programmes
- Represent NE Coaching Co and Burnside Academy to a high standard at all times
- Carry out any other reasonable duties as required by the company directors
This job description is a guide to the duties of the post and is not exhaustive. It may be reviewed and amended in consultation with the post holder to reflect the changing needs of NE Coaching Co and Burnside Academy.
Person Specification
Requirements
- UEFA C Licence (minimum)
- FA Safeguarding Children certificate
- Emergency First Aid certificate
- Enhanced DBS disclosure (or willingness to obtain)
- Experience coaching children/young people in a school, club or academy setting
- Strong organisational and record-keeping skills
- Excellent communication skills with players, parents and staff
- Ability to plan, deliver and evaluate coaching sessions
- Enthusiastic, reliable and a positive role model
- Flexible approach to working hours across a 7-day week, including some evenings/weekends
- Commitment to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people
Desirable:
- UEFA B Licence or above
- FA Youth Modules
- Experience leading, mentoring or supervising other coaches
- Experience working alongside school/academic staff
- Full, clean driving licence
If you're ready to lead with passion and make a lasting impact in football coaching, we invite you to bring your energy to our team. Join us in shaping the future of players and people alike!
For more information, or if you have any queries, please reach out to ben on 07828 710511 or by email at [email protected].
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £30,000.00-£35,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
