About The Role
This is a part-time role with responsibility for the development of players in a specific age group.
Core Responsibilities
- Ensure that the training programme is planned and delivered for all players in the age group as per the Academy coaching curriculum
- Ensure that all players in the age group are set ILP’s and have opportunities to work on their areas for development
- Ensure all coaching sessions and game minutes for players in the age group are logged on the FIP
- Ensure all players in the age group have performance reviews as per YD rules
- Attend as requested internal meetings, internal and external CPD events
About You
Knowledge, skills, and experience
Essential:
- UEFA B Licence or higher
- FA Youth Award
- Understanding of the academy audit process, HUDL, FIP systems
- FA safeguarding qualification
- Enhanced DBS clearance
- BFAS/EFAiF qualification
Desirable:
- UEFA A Licence
- FA Advanced Youth Award
- FA Psychology
- FA Goal Keeping B Licence
- Minibus Licence
- Experience of working within a professional football academy
About Us
We are an equal opportunities employer and committed to ensuring that all are treated fairly and with respect, regardless of their age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion and belief, sex or sexual orientation.
FGR are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment fully. And as an organisation we are committed to supporting staff development in this area. Forest Green is looking to the future – Climate change is an existential threat, and we need to build a more sustainable world.
Sustainability is at the core of everything we do at FGR. We’re on a mission to push the boundaries of what is possible in the world of sport, and beyond. Established in 1889, we’re also one of the oldest football clubs in the world.
That history continues with every season and every trophy, bolstered by the support of an incredibly passionate, global fanbase.
Those moments are only made possible with the right people; those who show courage, tenacity, ambition, dedication to their community, and independent thought.
As the world’s first vegan football club, doing things differently is a way of life. We’re looking for like-minded people that can help create the future our planet needs.
Let’s change the game.
Job Type: Part-time
Expected hours: 7.5 per week
Application question(s):
- Do you have a UEFA B Licence or higher?
- Do you have a BFAS/EFAiF qualification?
- Do you have a FA safeguarding qualification?
Work Location: In person