Casual Academy Coach

Purpose of Role

• To coach a specific age group within the academy according to the academy philosophy and syllabus.
• To deliver effective and innovative session plans in line with club philosophy
• To maintain accurate records of training and match outcomes and identify individuals that may need intervention plans.
• To attend and contribute to the departments in service training program

Key Responsibilities

• Drive the trialist process once it has been agreed a player is to enter on trial.
• Take an energetic, purposeful, and measurable approach to player recruitment.
• Manage and drive player signings and releases appropriately and professionally as well as presenting all retain/release information to the Academy manager and Academy Secretary as required and in line with EFL rules and deadlines.
• Continually challenge and look to enhance the academy environment through new ideas.
• Support the culture, and represent the club in the best possible light at all times.
• Attend and contribute (when required) to all CPD as instructed by the Head of Coaching.
• Adheres to the club Code of Conduct at all times and understand and adheres to the Club’s safeguarding procedures.
• Carry out any other duties as directed by the Academy Manager and Head of Coaching.