Lincoln City Football Club Academy and Lincoln City Foundation are looking for enthusiastic, skilled football coaches to work on our Elite Development Pathway, working with our talent centre programme which consists of a weekly training session on a Friday evening (6pm-7.30pm) at Riseholme College.
The Elite Development Pathway talent centre looks to support the technical, individual tactical, physical, psychological and social development of boys U9-U12 who are perceived to have a high level of potential. The programme aims to support the development of boys through fun and engaging practices, while monitoring the boys to support the progression of those with the highest level of potential into the Academy in line with the Academy Recruitment Strategy at the right time for the child.
Roles & Responsibilities:
• Adapt skeleton sessions to fit the needs of the group to provide the most appropriate level of challenge.
• Effectively set-up sessions ahead of participant arrival in a way that minimises equipment movement during sessions to keep ball rolling time high.
• Deliver engaging and enjoyable sessions to support footballing and holistic development of the participants.
• Support the technical, individual tactical, physical, social and psychological development of all participants within the programme.
• Create a safe and inclusive environment to allow all participants to develop.
• Provide feedback to the talent centre cell lead and head of academy recruitment & pathways help formulate Individual learning plans for all participants.
• Review sessions and share feedback with the head of academy recruitment & player pathways regarding player development.
• Work with the head of academy recruitment & player pathways and the head of coaching to continually develop as a coach.
What We Offer
• Coach induction around the club and programme methodology.
• Internal continuous professional development sessions and opportunities.
• Observations and learning support from head of recruitment & player pathways and head of coaching.
• Provided with an individualised coach competency framework and Development Action Plan, updated and reviewed two times per season.
• Development opportunities through education, experience and exposure.
• Enrolment in employee reward schemes.
Knowledge, Skills, Qualities & Qualifications
Essential
• Strong communication skills.
• Confident working with children aged 8-12 years old.
• UEFA C licence in coaching.
• FA first aid qualification.
• FA safeguarding qualification.
• Able to follow the Elite Development Pathway methodology and way of working.
• Willingness to learn and committed to own development as a coach.
Desirable
• Experience of working with children aged 8-12 years old in a sport or education environment.
• UEFA B licence in coaching.
• Understanding of learning pedagogy.
• Experience of working in an academy, centre of excellence or player development centres.
Application Process:
If you would like to apply for this role or have an informal discussion, please contact Marshall Dixon (head of academy recruitment & player pathways) via email at mdix@theredimps.com.