Casual U9-14 Academy Goalkeeping Coach

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title:

Casual U9-14 Academy Goalkeeping Coach

Hours of Work:

-

Department:

Academy

Location:

Finch Farm

Responsible to:

Lead Academy Goalkeeping Coach

Responsible for:

No line management responsibilities

DBS Required:

Yes

Role Summary

The successful candidate will work closely and cooperatively with the full-time Goalkeeping Coaches and Coaches in the Development Centre and Academy Foundation and Youth Development Phases to ensure that the needs of all players are fully catered for.
You will assist the management, development and coaching of the goalkeepers, in line with the Coaching philosophy, vision and values of the Academy and the Club as a whole.

Key Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities

Supporting the full-time Coaches in delivering the coaching programme within the goalkeeping and team sessions
To coach the goalkeepers within the Youth Development and Foundation Phases, and other Academy age groups, in tours and tournaments, both at home and away, as required
To liaise with the full-time Coaches when planning and arranging coaching sessions and matches to ensure the appropriate support is in place (e.g. sports science, medical, recruitment, education, etc.) and that the timetable fits with all other Academy activities
To support in the evaluation of all coaching sessions and matches and ensure that the relevant information is recorded fully on the Performance Management Application (PMA)
When required, to lead/assist the full-time Coaches in conducting group/individual video analysis sessions with the players
When required, to find and show video clips of position specific best practice to the players
When required, to assist the full-time Coaches in the profiling of the technical, tactical, physical, and psychological attributes of each player, then create and agree individual development programmes for them

Safeguarding

Monitor potential safeguarding children risks and work with the Academy Safeguarding Officer, and the Head of Safeguarding for Everton Football Club to promote safer working practice throughout the Academy
Understandthe Academy Safeguarding policy, procedures and best practice guidelines. Use this understanding to ensure safer recruitment, safe working practices, appropriate reporting of concerns and contribute positively to an Anti-bullying environment

Other responsibilities

To keep the full-time Coaches and Academy staff informed on all matters relating to the players
To be aware of the EPPP rules and requirements
To attend staff meetings as required
To attend games in the Foundation and Youth Development Phases as required
To attend games involving other Clubs for scouting and recruitment purposes, as required
To be aware of current trends and best practice in Youth Development
To continually look for ways to develop and improve our coaching programme
Any other duties as may be reasonably requested

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Skills & Abilities
Essential / Desirable

An ability to communicate clearly and efficiently
Enthusiastic and motivated when working with young footballers

Have the ability to accurately manage data

Knowledge & Experience
Essential / Desirable

Have experience and knowledge gained from working in an elite football environment
Have experience of working with elite young footballers

Previous experience of working in a similar role in a Category 1 Academy
Previous experience of using the Premier League’s Performance Management Application (PMA)

Personal Attributes
Essential / Desirable

Possess exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
Thrive on the challenges of working in professional sport and must have a flexible approach to working hours to facilitate meeting all the demands of the role with predominately evening and weekend working hours
Have excellent organisational skills

An understanding of Everton Football Club, the academy values and philosophy

Qualifications
Essential / Desirable

Minimum UEFA B Licence (or working towards)
Minimum FA Goalkeeping B Licence (or working towards)
Ensure all qualifications are kept up to date in line with EPPP regulations

Completed or undertaking FA Youth Award (Modules 1-3 including assessment)

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

General Responsibilities

Employee Relations

To make suggestions to improve the working situation and contribute to positive employee relations within their area of work and Everton Football Club as a whole.
Health & Safety
To take reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and other employees and members of the public who may be affected by your acts or omissions at work.
To comply with all aspects of the Everton Football Club Health and Safety Policy and Arrangements, to enable the Company to perform its civil and statutory obligations in relation to Health & Safety.

Customer Service

Identify and meet the needs of colleagues and our customers, focusing on initiating and welcoming contact and communication whilst striving to deliver first class customer service.
Recognise potential complaint situations and make effective steps to avoid and/or resolve these situations.

Self Development

To take responsibility for your own development and to help realize your own potential by undertaking any necessary internal or external training sessions in accordance with the Company’s Performance and Development Review Policy.
Team Work
Ensure effective communication within your work team and across the Company whilst actively offering support and guidance as necessary.

Equal Opportunities and Harassment

To cooperate with measures introduced to ensure there is equality of opportunity in employment. To ensure understanding, awareness and compliance with the Company’s Equal Opportunities Policies.
To ensure that the working environment is free of sexual and racial harassment and intimidation and any other form of harassment constituting unacceptable behaviour which is personally offensive.

This document is a guide only and should not be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive. It is intended as an outline indication of the areas of activity and will be amended in the light of changing needs of the organisation.

All employees may be required to undertake any other duties as may be reasonably requested.