Job Description

At Cotswold Pre Academy we are focused on the development of young players between the ages of 5 and 9 years old.

We are currently looking to add to our team and employ an FA level 2/UEFA C licensed coach to lead sessions at our pre academy site on a Wednesday evening in Gloucester. You will work alongside our current experienced pre academy staff who will help to support your development as a coach. We also provide a varied games programme which includes development centres and professional academy teams. The successful coach will be asked to lead these fixtures on an ad-hoc basis.

Roles and Responsibilities

Lead sessions and fixtures for one of our age groups at our Quedgeley site

Ensure these sessions are delivered in line with the Cotswold Pre Academy syllabus and values.

Ensure the safety and wellbeing of participants. Liaising with the Club Welfare Officer when required.

Manage/supervise an Assistant Coach whilst ensuring they are involved in the sessions and delivering to the academy syllabus.

Oversee trialist's providing suitable evaluation and feedback during the process.

Feedback regularly to the Director of Coaching on player development.

Manage the kit and equipment needed for sessions.

Person Specification

Essential

Hold an FA Level 2/UEFA C Licence coaching qualification.

Experience of coaching or teaching children.

Driving licence and own transport.

Ability to work as part of a team.

Able to plan sessions which engage and challenge young footballers.

Willing to learn and develop as a coach.

Hold or be able to obtain a DBS certificate.

Hold an up to date FA safeguarding and first aid qualification.

Live within 30 minutes of the training venue.

What we can Offer

Coach development - regular contact with our Director of Coaching who is an FA Coach Developer and FA Course Tutor.

The chance to work with some of the best local players

CPD opportunities both in house and at professional academies

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 25.00-35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 1 per week

Benefits:

On-site parking
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person