Academy Youth Development Phase Coach

Overall purpose of job:

To be part of the Mansfield Town Academy coaching staff responsible for the delivery of the Academy Category 3 Youth Development Phase coaching programme to maximize the opportunities for young players to reach their full potential in line with the Academy’s vision and philosophy.

Main responsibilities/Description of duties:

• Provide high standard coaching to a respective age group, educating them in line with the MTFC Academy philosophy and MTFC Coach Competency Framework as outlined in the Academy Performance Plan.
• To ensure that all Academy players adhere the MTFC values and show a high level of respect and discipline.
• To adhere to the Coaches’ Code of Conduct.
• To assist players to set individual short-term and long-term goals and to create individual learning plans for all players.
• To maintain all coaching and games program records on the IP for each session throughout the season.
• To complete player progress reports on the IP.
• Attend parents’ evening sessions throughout the season for each individual player.
• To develop and maintain a professional relationship with the parents of youngsters in the programme.
• Complete CPD (Continuous Professional Development) to maintain coaching qualifications.
• To work with Head of Coaching in the completion of a personal Coach Development Plan in line with the MTFC Coach Competency Framework.
• To identify players available each weekend for matches and communicate any additional player requirements.
• To attend coach in service days as instructed by Academy manager/head of Academy operations/head of coaching.
• To support the development of young players in a healthy lifestyle, diet, drug awareness, education.
• To take responsibility for the care and maintenance of all age group training equipment and playing kit.
• To attend coaches’ meetings or additional training nights as instructed by the Academy manager/head of Academy operations/head of coaching.
• To assess trialists at both training and games and feedback to head of Academy recruitment.
• To assist with sports science input where required at training sessions.
• To attend tournaments and trips when requested by the club.
• To abide by all club policies including (but not exclusive to) Safeguarding, EDI and Health & Safety

Experience/Qualifications/Training

Essential:

• UEFA B Licence and above
• FA Youth Award
• EFAIF Qualification
• Experience of coaching within the relevant age groups (preferably in an Academy/player development environment)
• IT skills (in particular Word/Excel/ Access)
• High levels of communication skills, both orally and written
• Personable and enthusiastic with a strong work ethic
• Sensitive to the needs of young players and parents/guardians
• Willingness to work weekends and evenings
• Desire to be an ambassador for MTFC in public role
• DBS check undertaken
• Full driving license

Desirable:

• Knowledge of the IP system
• Knowledge and understanding of the EPPP process

BAME Declaration

The EFL has introduced positive action measures aimed at tackling the under-representation of coaches and managers from Black, Asian and Minority Ethic (BAME) backgrounds.

Mansfield Town welcomes male applicants of BAME origin and Female Applicants of any ethnic origin.

Salary

Competitive salary based on relevant experience.

Applications

Please note that this is a vital position within the Academy department at Mansfield Town Football Club and will require a high degree of commitment to the role, including evening and weekend work.

Please send a C.V. and covering letter to [email protected] (Academy head of operations).

The closing date for applications is Thursday 13 March 2025.