Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE:

Advanced Level Football Development Coach (Casual)

DEPARTMENT:

Football Development

REPORTS TO:

Football Development Officers

LOCATION:

Wolverhampton, Telford, Shrewsbury, Codsall, Newport, Cannock or Stafford

HOURS:

Casual

DATE:

February 2024

We are Wolves; progressive, determined, bright, unified and humble. A pack that is hungry for

success. Wolves is one of the fastest growing professional football clubs in the UK, and also boasts

one of the richest histories in the beautiful game.

Formed in 1877, Wolves was a founder member of the Football League, and was one of the country's


most successful sides in the fifties and sixties. During a two decade spell the Black Country's most


decorated side won three First Division titles and one of its four FA Cups.


Fast forward 70 years and Wolves are back amongst football's elite. In the past six years we have


celebrated promotion to the Premier League, back-to-back 7th placed finishes and a Europa League


quarter-final campaign. Now, we will be competing in the Premier League for a sixth successive


season.




But at Wolves it is all about what we will do, not what we have done. We don't simply look to the


future, we seize it.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults

at risk. We expect all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment. This means that the post-

holder is required to apply all relevant policies and uphold the Club's commitment to safeguarding

children, young people and adults at risk and to ensuring that Wolves is free from discrimination

and harassment.

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Job purpose

An opportunity for talented football coaches to deliver on the Advanced Player Development


Pathway at various locations for talented players identified within the Football Development


programme.


You will be a key component in the development and promotion of talented players into the Club's


Academy player pathway. Supporting with the development of Advanced Player Development


Squads/Teams that will incorporate fixtures.


As an Advanced Football Development Coach, you will coach and lead on Football Development


activities and work with staff to deliver high quality sessions. You will provide support on the


international programme to grow the Club's global brand and reach.


You will update player tracking and liaise with Football Development Officers and Academy staff on


evaluation of players.

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Key responsibilities

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Plan and deliver high quality sessions to talented players on the Advanced Player Development
Pathway
Support the clubs 'Pyramid' on player movement and prepare players for elite football
environments
Support with the creation and delivery of Advanced Player Development Squads/Teams that will
include fixtures
Liaise with parents providing high quality customer care Handle participants personal data in accordance with Club and GDPR policies Be responsible for the reporting of first aid and safeguarding incidents Provide feedback and player evaluations to Football Development Officers, players, and parents Be available on a weekly basis to deliver during evenings and Saturday mornings Have flexibility to support our Soccer School programme during school holidays Assist the International programme on the delivery of sessions (UK & Overseas) Support International Growth with delivery on Touring groups who come to the UK

General responsibilities

Compliance with Club policies Compliance with the Club's health and safety procedures Compliance with the Club's safeguarding policies To promote the Club's values To work consistently to embed equality & diversity into the Club To undertake such other duties as may be reasonably expected To maintain professional conduct at all times

Safeguarding

This role carries a specific safeguarding responsibility. This means that the post-holder is
required to apply all relevant policies and uphold the Club's commitment to safeguarding


vulnerable people.

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Key relationships

Football Development Manager Football Development Officers Participants and parents Head of Coaching Academy coaching and management structure

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Scope of job

Deliver on the ever-expanding Football Development activities in Wolverhampton and surround
areas (Currently 10 different venues, over 800 children coached per week).









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Person Specification

Job Title:

Advanced Level Football Development Coach (Casual)



Knowledge: the level and breadth of knowledge to do the job e.g. understanding of a defined system,


method or procedure, legal or regulatory frameworks etc


Essential


Strong understanding of football development activities Understand how to promote the brand through football development activities Knowledge of coaching pathway structure Knowledge of player pathway (boys & girls) To understand, demonstrate knowledge and have experience of current safeguarding practices
Desirable


Knowledge of developing a coaching curriculum Knowledge and experience of working within player development at a professional football club
Technical/work-based skills: skills specific to the job e.g. language competence, typing skills, coaching skills


etc


Essential


Coaching players through a coaching structure Knowledge of current coaching trends Ability to assess and track player's progress Understanding and promoting the of the Club's vision, mission and values to our players To be able to act as a positive mentor to children and young people in sport Be a positive mentor to other casual staff or new casual staff Accurately record and complete relevant paperwork Planning and organisational skills


Desirable
Evidence of working with targeted groups Evidence of working in recreational, development and elite levels
General skills and attributes: more general characteristics e.g. flexibility, communication skills, team working


etc


Essential


Ability to communicate at all levels and with external and internal staff, parents, players Ability to build good relationships with external partners, Ability to remain calm under pressure Availability for flexible working hours during evenings Ability to travel around the club's domestic geographical area Availability to travel Internationally to deliver on activities Understanding of how to work safely with children and/or adults at risk and uphold generally accepted
practice when working with those participants.
Promote, adhere to and implement the Club's Equality Policy and to work consistently to embed
equality and diversity within Club.



Desirable


Analytical skills, able to analyse data and make recommendations on improving the service or process
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Experience: proven record of experience in a particular field, profession or specialism.





Essential


Experience in delivering on Football Development activities (outfield or goalkeeping) Experience of delivering sessions on Advanced Player pathways Ability to identify players to progress through the players pathway
Desirable


Working with children and/or adults at risk Experience with working with key stakeholders at a professional club
Qualifications: the level of educational, professional and/or occupational training required





Essential


Post-holder must hold or obtain at the earliest opportunity the relevant safeguarding training (i.e. FA
Safeguarding Children Workshop)
This position is subject to a satisfactory DBS check. The successful candidate must have a clear and
appropriate DBS certificate in place prior to commencing employment, in line with our safeguarding


obligations
The FA UEFA B Licence (Level 3) or working towards The FA Safeguarding Children Course The FA Introduction to First Aid in Football The FA National Talent & Scouting in Football (Level 2) or working towards Post-holder must hold a current driving licence
Desirable


The FA National Goalkeeping Course or working towards UEFA Goalkeeping B Licence or working towards Advanced Principles of Talent Identification & Development in Football
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