Mansfield Town Academy are looking to recruit Academy Youth Development Phase and Foundation Phase coaches.
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To be part of the Mansfield Town Academy coaching staff responsible for the delivery of the Academy Category 3 Foundation Phase and Youth Development Phase coaching programme to maximise 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 Mansfield Town Academy philosophy and Mansfield Town coach competency framework as outlined in the Academy performance plan. · To ensure that all Academy players adhere to the Mansfield Town values and show a high level of respect and discipline. · To adhere to the coaches' code of conduct. · To assist players by setting individual short-term and long-term goals and to create individual learning plans for all players. · To maintain all coaching and games programme 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 Mansfield Town coach competency framework. · To identify players available each weekend for matches and communicate any additional player requirements. · To attend coaching 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 • FA Youth Award • EFAIF Qualification • Experience of coaching within the relevant age groups (preferably in an Academy/Player Development environment) • IT skills (in particular Word/ Excel/ Access). • High levels of oral and written communication skills. • 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 Mansfield Town in public role. • CRB check undertaken. • Full driving license. |
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.
Mansfield Town 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 Friday 14 July 2023.
To view the Academy's Equality form click here