Full Time Academy Coach - Fixed term 23-month contract

This is a full time role which includes coaching responsibilities at Preston North End FC and a development programme with the Premier League., You will be based at the Academy Training Complex, Springfield's Training Ground, Dodney Drive, Preston, PR2 1XR and UCLan Sports Arena, Cottam, Preston and on occasions you will also be required to attend the First Team Training Ground. The role requires you to travel to other various locations nationwide; you must be willing to work at any location that is either in the interests of your personal development or the performance of your duties with the Club.

Working Hours

Your hours of work will be determined by the needs of the role and shall be a minimum of 37.5 hours per week. You may from time to time be required to work such additional hours as is reasonable to meet the requirements of the Club's business.

What you can expect in return

• Individual development in partnership with the Premier League



• Diploma in professional football coaching



• Further training and development opportunities including mentoring, workshops, peer learning, projects and need-led access to FA/UEFA coaching qualifications.



• Access to staff discounts



• Onsite parking and canteen facilities


You will also benefit from working with an outstanding team of accomplished professionals across a range of diverse, exciting and varied departments.

Preston North End boasts of many strong role models and has a culture of excellence, passion, unity and respect.

Find out more by visiting our website: www.pne.com

Responsibilities and duties

The successful candidate will be responsible and accountable for:


• The development and progression of players in the Academy.



• Assist with the recruitment department to recruit the best possible young players to Preston North End FC.



• Work alongside the Lead Foundation Phase Coach, The Lead Professional Development Phase Coach, Lead Youth Development Coach, Head of Coaching and Academy Manager across all areas of the Academy.



• Monitor the development of each player, recording individual player data on the 'player performance clock'.



• Devise individual learning objectives and action plans for each player.



• In conjunction with the coaching staff team, formulate and deliver a review process with Academy Players.



• To assist the Academy Manager to manage U17, U19 reserve teams at relevant times in the category specific league.



• To identify where small groups of players may benefit from additional tuition and translate this into coaching sessions where appropriate.



• Ensure that the Academy meets the minimum requirement to ensure full football league funding and requirements for the Elite Player Performance Plan (EPPP).



• Maintain a computerised system, Performance Management Application (PMA) where all relevant data is easily retrievable.



• To improve the technical, tactical, physical and mental levels of current Academy Players.



• Engage full in the Premier League Coach Development Programme and complete all necessary attributed learning provided by the programme.
  
  Coaches must not have previous experience of holding a full-time role in a Premier League or EFL Club.


Desirable


• Experience of delivering effective and engaging coaching and player development support to children and young people (e.g., in education, grassroots, community coaching, or part-time development centre or Academy setting).



• Experience of coaching a team or groups of players on a regular basis.



• Experience of holistic youth development activities within, or beyond support.


Qualifications

Essential


• UEFA B Licence



• Current FA Safeguarding Certificate (Prior to commencing role)



• Enhanced DBS Clearance (Prior to commencing role)



• Emergency First Aid Certificate (Prior to commencing role)


Desirable


• UEFA A Licence



• Teaching Assistant qualification, or Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)


Person Specification


• Drive to become a football coach in English Professional football and to help individual players, and teams to successfully develop and perform.



• Passion to create developmentally appropriate learning environments for players.



• Commitment to fulfilling duty of care for children, young people, and adults in healthy, high performing environment.



• Exceptional interpersonal skills, and relationships building expertise.



• Resilience for the everyday rigors of high-performance football environments.



• High potential to be a world-class football coach and visible role model.
  
  Preston North End Football Club


Preston, North West England, England

In partnership with the Premier League, Preston North End are seeking to improve the diversity of football coaches in the professional game by looking to employ a full-time Academy coach from an under-represented group.

This is part of the Coach Inclusion and Diversity Scheme (CIDS) and the vacancy is open to those from Black, South-Asian and Mixed Heritage backgrounds, and female coaches from all backgrounds.

What is the Coach Inclusion and Diversity Scheme?

CIDS provides a 23-month fixed-term employment opportunity and development programme for the succcessful candidate. You will work across a variety of football functions within the club to broaden your learning experience.

The fixed-term employment opportunity will include coaching and observation across the Academy, and collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams. Successful applicants will enter the Premier League's Coach Development Programme which is accredited by Leeds Beckett University. The development programme includes mentoring, workshops, peer learning, projects and need-led access to FA/UEFA coaching qualifications.

The role is a 23-month fixed-term employment opportunity and development programme, and PNE will act as the base of employment throughout.

The successful candidate will coach and observe across the Academy and will enter the Premier League's Coach Development Programme, which upon completion will result in a Diploma in Professional Football Coaching.


• Company pension


• Employee discount


• Free parking


• On-site parking


• Store discount


Schedule:

• Monday to Friday


• Weekend availability


Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)