Foundation Phase Academy Coach - Part Time

• Report and communicate regularly to the Academy Manager, Head of Academy Coaching and FT Lead Phase coach using Club’s procedures
• To conduct and prepare detailed session plans for every coaching session at all times in line with the Academy Coaching Curriculum
• To have all coaching activities planned and set up in advance prior to the players arriving
• To deliver effective coaching sessions in line with the Academy Coaching Curriculum
• To maintain the Health, Safety & Welfare of all Academy players during training sessions and matches
• To work collaboratively with all Academy staff in an MDT approach and not in isolation
• To follow the match day structure at all times to provide the players with the best possible match day experience
• To encourage, demand and coach the players within the team to play the Shrewsbury Town Way following the Academy’s principles of play outlined in the Academy Performance Plan
• To provide all individual players weekly feedback referring to the players IDP’s using the PMA system
• To complete Game Plan reports after each game and send the FT Lead Phase Coaches
• To complete all PMA duties and activities as requested by Academy Manager, Head of Academy Coaching and FT Lead Phase Coaches
• To ensure weekly and 6 weekly player reviews are up to date using the PMA and are in line with the Academy Coaching Curriculum and Individual’s Learning Objectives.
• To know every players Individual’s Learning Objective outlined on Individual Development Plan’s and ensure training sessions allow the players to practice and experience these opportunities
• To show a willingness to watch back games that have been filmed to therefore support deliver/ lead the delivery of analysis session to the players for player and coach development and communicate this with FT Lead Phase Coaches
• To work closely and collaboratively with the Head of Academy Coaching & Academy Manager towards own coach development using the Academy’s Coach Competency Framework
• To take ownership and self-reflect during the coach development process with the Head of Academy Coaching for all training and match day reviews utilising the resources provided by the Head of Academy Coaching
• To ensure you meet all CPD requirements and up to date qualifications in order to do this role and seek support from Head of Academy Coaching when necessary
• To undertake all Continued Professional Development organised by the club
• To ensure all training match day equipment is tidy, organised and of a high standard on and off the training pitch
• The coach must ensure that following the completion of training, all players must go home with a parent or nominated adult/guardian. Should the nominated adult not be in attendance, the coach must wait with the player and follow the attendance policy.
• To attend official Academy meetings and Player/Parents meetings when required