Part-Time Academy Coaches

Department:Academy
Location:PoolfootFarm Training Complex
Reports To:Head of Coaching / Academy Manager
Working Hours:3 nights per week and weekends (In line with age group requirements)

Salary:£40 per session (90 minutes)

Role Overview Fleetwood Town FC have anexciting vacanciesforpart-timeAcademycoaches to work within our Category2 Academy.

We are looking for people with a desire to work within the Academy with integrity, compassion, prideand honesty with a desire to continuously improve players and themselves.

You will be part of a forward-thinking Academy with a strong track record of developing players who progress through the football pyramid and regularly feature in the First Team. The role is based at the Club's £10 millionPoolfootFarm training facility.

Key Responsibilities Coaching & Programme Delivery

• Plan, deliver and evaluate high-quality, age-appropriate coaching sessions aligned to the Academy's coaching curriculum and playing philosophy.
• Take responsibility for the coaching and development of an allocated age group, working collaboratively with other coaches and Academy staff.
• Create a positive, challenging and enjoyable learning environment that places individual player development at the centre of coaching practice.
• Ensure coaching sessions have clear learning objectives linked to the Academy curriculum and individual player development priorities.
• Maintain accurate records of session plans, evaluations and player attendance on the Academy's designated systems.
• Work collaboratively with co-coaches to ensure effective planning, communication and consistency of coaching delivery.
• Demonstrate and promote the coaching standards, behaviours and values expected within Fleetwood Town Academy.
• Contribute to the continued development and improvement of coaching practice across the Youth Development Phase.

Individual Player Development

• Place individual player development at the centre of coaching practice and decision-making.
• Develop a clear understanding of each player's strengths, development priorities and individual needs.
• Monitor and review individual learning objectives with playerswith support of Phase Lead and Head of Coach Development
• Contribute to the development, implementation and review of players' Individual Learning Plans (ILPs).
• Provide regular, clear and constructive feedback to players regarding their performance and development.
• Support players in taking increasing ownership and responsibility for their individual development.
• Contribute to formal player reviews every 12 weeks, including player and parent meetings in accordance with Academy and EPPP requirements.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date player development records on the Academy's designated systems.
• Work collaboratively with relevant Academy staff to ensure players receive appropriate challenge and development opportunities.

Games Programme

• Take responsibility for the preparation, coaching and review of fixtures involving the allocated age group.
• Ensure match objectives are appropriately linked to the Academy curriculum and individual player development priorities.
• Provide effective pre-match, in-game and post-match coaching interventions.
• Observe, analyse and provide constructive feedback on individual player performances.
• Record match observations and player feedback accurately on the Academy's designated performance management platform.
• Work collaboratively with other Academy coaches to ensure players receive appropriate playing opportunities and challenges.
• Promote high standards of behaviour, professionalism and sportsmanship during all Academy fixtures.

Multidisciplinary Working

• Work collaboratively with the Academy's multidisciplinary team to support the holistic development of players.
• Develop positive working relationships with Coaching, Sports Science, Medical, Analysis, Recruitment, Education and Player Care staff.
• Communicate relevant player development information clearly and effectively with appropriate members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Contribute to player reviews and development discussions where required.
• Ensure relevant information from across the multidisciplinary team informs coaching practice and individual player development.
• Support a collaborative and player-centred approach to development across the Youth Development Phase.
• Engage fully with the Academy's Coach Development Programme and associated professional development opportunities.
• Work collaboratively with the Head of Coaching and Youth Development Phase Lead to identify individual areas for development.
• Maintain and actively work towards an agreed Coach Development Action Plan (DAP).
• Engage positively with coaching observations, feedback and reflective-practice processes.
• Attend and contribute to relevant Academy coaching meetings and CPD activities.
• Demonstrate a commitment to continuous professional development and maintaining current knowledge of coaching and player development.
• Share knowledge, ideas and best practice with other Academy coaches.
• Demonstrate a willingness to learn, adapt and continually improve coaching practice.

Recruitment & Talent Identification

• Support the identification and assessment of prospective Academy players.
• Provide clear and evidence-informed feedback regarding prospective players.
• Support the assessment and integration of trialists within the Academy programme.
• Contribute to discussions regarding player progression, retention and recruitment where appropriate.

Player Welfare & Parent Engagement

• Develop positive and professional relationships with Academy players and their parents/carers.
• Support players through relevant Academy review and transition processes.
• Promote a positive, inclusive and supportive environment in which players feel valued, challenged and encouraged.
• Maintain appropriate professional boundaries in all interactions with players and parents/carers.
• Place the welfare, wellbeing and long-term development of young players at the centre of all coaching decisions.

Person Specification Essential Qualifications

• Working towards the UEFA A Licence
• Full driving licence and access to transport
• Willingness to undertake the required Enhanced DBS check prior to appointment
• Experience coaching within anAcademy environment.
• Demonstrable experience of coaching players within the Youth Development Phase.
• Strong understanding of age-appropriate coaching and individual player development.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Elite Player Performance Plan (EPPP).
• Experience planning and delivering high-quality coaching sessions.
• Understanding of individual player development and the use of Individual Learning Plans.
• Experience providing constructive feedback to young players.
• Understanding of safeguarding, welfare and duty-of-care responsibilities when working with children and young people.
• Excellent coaching and player-development skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build positive, appropriate and challenging relationships with young players.
• Strong organisational and planning skills.
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with other coaches and Academy staff.
• Strong observation and analytical skills.
• Ability to provide clear and constructive feedback.
• A player-centred approach to coaching and development.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and reflective practice.
• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Flexible approach to working hours, including evenings, weekends and Academy fixtures.
• Demonstrates the professionalism, behaviours and standards expected within a high-performing Academy environment.
• Previous experience coaching U12-U16 players within a professional Academy.
• Experience working within a multidisciplinary environment.
• Experience using video and performance analysis to support player development.
• Experience contributing to player recruitment and talent identification.
• Experience using an Academy player-development management system.
• Evidence of continued professional development beyond minimum coaching qualifications.

Safeguarding Responsibilities

• Adhere to all Club safeguarding policies, procedures and protocols and comply with relevant EFL safeguarding requirements.
• Place the welfare and best interests of children and young people at the centre of all practice and decision-making.
• Maintain appropriate professional standards and boundaries when working with children and young people.
• Remain vigilant to safeguarding and welfare concerns and report any concerns promptly through the Club's designated safeguarding procedures.
• Complete all required safeguarding training and maintain appropriate safeguarding qualifications.
• Participate in safeguarding induction and ongoing CPD as required by the Club.
• Maintain confidentiality and handle safeguarding information appropriately in accordance with Club policies and relevant legislation.
• Contribute positively to a culture in which safeguarding is recognised as everyone's responsibility.
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