Job Description

Colchester United Football Club are seeking a number of part time academy coaches to work within our exciting, progressive Cat 2 Academy. The role will develop players in the Youth Development Phase (YDP) age groups, to ensure continual individual player development and ensure our coaching programme follows the Academy Performance Plan (APP).

Key Responsibilities:

• Delivery of high-level coaching sessions for YDP players.
• Delivery of matchday duties for YDP matchdays.
• Assist on Individual Leaning Plans for the YDP players.
• Input on MDT within the YDP programme.
• Input on the retain and release process for YDP players
• Ensure PMA and other player records are kept up to date for YDP players.

Requirements:

• UFEA B coaching award Essential / A Licence Desirable
• Advanced Youth Award Desirable
• EFAiF
• FA Safeguarding
• DBS check

Person Specification:

• Hard working
• Clean driving license
• Good communication skills
• Passion for working with young people

Salary: £30 per session. £40 per game.

All staff must be aware of all safeguarding and equity and diversity issues, along with all academy and club policies, rules and regulations. We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and dynamic working environment by building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.