Mansfield Town Academy are looking for enthusiastic, innovative individuals to help nurture our players & people of the future.
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To be part of the Mansfield Town F.C. Academy Coaching Staff responsible for the delivery of the Academy Category 3 Foundation Phase and Youth Development Phase Coaching Programme to maximize the opportunities for young players to reach their full potential in line with the Academy vision and philosophy.
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Main Responsibilities/Description of Duties: |
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· Provide high standard coaching to a respective age group, educating them in line with the MTFC academy philosophy and MTFC coach competency framework as outlined in the academy performance plan. · To ensure that all academy players adhere the MTFC values and show a high level of respect and discipline. · To adhere to the coaches code of conduct. · To assist players to set individual short-term and long-term goals and to create individual action plans for all players. · To maintain all coaching and games program records on the PMA for each session throughout the season. · To complete player progress reports on the PMA. · Attend parents evening sessions throughout the season for each individual player. · To develop and maintain a professional relationship with the parents of youngsters in the programme. · Complete CPD (Continuous Professional Development) to maintain coaching qualifications. · To work with Head of coaching in the completion of a personal coach development plan in line with the MTFC coach competency framework. · To maintain FA licensed coaches club membership criteria. · To identify players available each weekend for matches and communicate any additional player requirements. · To attend coach in service days as instructed by Academy manager/Head of academy operations/Head of Coaching. · To support the development of young players in a healthy lifestyle, diet, drug awareness, education. · To take responsibility for the care and maintenance of all age group training equipment and playing kit. · To attend coaches meetings or additional training nights as instructed by the Academy manager/Head of academy operations/Head of Coaching. · To assess trialists at both training and games and feedback to Head of academy recruitment. · To assist with sport science input where required at training sessions. · To attend tournaments and trips when requested by the club. · To abide by all club policies including (but not exclusive to) safeguarding, Equality and Health & Safety.
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Experience/Qualifications/Training |
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Essential:
• UEFA B Licence and above • EFAIF Qualification • Experience of coaching within the relevant age groups (preferably in an Academy/Player Development environment) • Computer skills (Word/ Excel/ Access) • High levels of communication skills, both orally and written. • Personable and enthusiastic with a strong work ethic. • Sensitive to the needs of young players and parents/guardians • Willingness to work weekends and evenings. • Desire to be an ambassador for MTFC in public role • CRB check undertaken • FA Youth Award • Full Driving Licence |
Desirable:
• Knowledge of the PMA system. • Knowledge and understanding of the EPPP process
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BAME Declaration
The EFL has introduced positive action measures aimed at tackling the under-representation of coaches and managers from black, asian and minority ethic (BAME) backgrounds.
M.T.F.C. welcomes male applicants of BAME origin and female applicants of any ethnic origin.
Salary - Competitive salary based on relevant experience.
Please note that this is a vital position within the academy department at Mansfield Town Football Club and will require a high degree of commitment to the role, including evening and weekend work.
Please send a C.V. and Covering Letter (Ensuring completion of Equality Form) to simon.ward@mansfieldtown.net (Academy Head of Coaching)
Closing date for Applications is 01 March 2022.
Mansfield Town F.C. Academy Equality Form
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