Mansfield Town

Overall Purpose of Job:

To be part of the Mansfield Town F.C. Academy Coaching Staff responsible for the delivery of the Academy Category 3 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

Main Responsibilities/Description of Duties:

·          Provide high standard coaching to a respective age group, educating them in the 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 Learning 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 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, EDI and Health & Safety

Experience/Qualifications/Training

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 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

•       Full Driving License

Desirable:

•      Knowledge of the PMA system.

•      Knowledge and understanding of the EPPP process