PDP Lead Academy Coach

An exciting opportunity to join the Rotherham United Academy staff has arisen…

Qualifications

• Category A Licence (UEFA) (Required)
• FA Youth Award (Required)
• Basic First Aid (Required)
• Licensed FA Coach (Required)
• Completed Application Form (see link) (Required)
• Work evenings & weekends (Required)

Benefits
Pulled from the full job description

Additional leave

Company car

Company pension

Free parking

On-site parking

Wellness programme

Full Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: PDP Lead

Reporting to: Academy Manager

Location: Rotherham United Football Club Academy

Salary – DOE + Company Car

Rotherham United are looking to appoint a full time individual to work as the professional development phase lead

Job Specification

• Work with the Head of Coaching to design and implement an age specific coaching curriculum in line with the academy playing and coaching philosophy ensuring the effective planning, delivery, and evaluation of every coaching session on the PMA for the phase.
• Support and motivate the U18’s to deliver the coaching curriculum and academy philosophy and push high standards at all times.
• Work with the Head of Coaching and Academy Manager with the identification, co-ordination, and delivery of individual development plans for all players within the phase.
• Contribute to the building of a library of academy best practice sessions mirroring the philosophy.
• Work towards own Coach Development Action Plan (CDAP) agreed between you and the Head of

Coaching in line with the Coach Competency Framework (CCF).

Management, Communication, and Organisation

• Lead on, coordinate, and manage the daily logistical operation of the phase i.e. deal with and arrange training, fixtures, and additional fixtures to meet player needs; manage the inventory and distribution of kit and equipment; deal with match officials; communicate with players and parents, and so on.
• Work closely with the Academy Manager, Head of Coaching, and other key staff to support your daily tasks and the multi-disciplinary development of every player in the phase across the 4 corners by developing, delivering, recording, and reviewing Individual Learning Plans.
• Be part of, and contribute/report to the Academy Management Team as well as providing reports and attending any meetings as required by the Academy Manager and Head of Coaching.
• Communicate and reinforce the academy playing and coaching philosophy to coaches, players, and parents.
• Work with the Head of Coaching to take a multi-disciplinary approach to the review process by organising and conducting all player reviews required for the phase as well as planning, delivering, and reviewing all coaching sessions, games/game time, whilst maintaining and monitoring all data related to this including learning objectives, progress, and other work as required on the PMA system.
• To monitor & manage the PMA data entry of all coaches and players within the phase.
• Link player performance reviews to the learning outcomes of the academy coaching programme and effectively present these during player/parent review meetings (formal and informal) and as per club and

EPPP guidelines.

• Work closely with the Head of Coaching to manage the player development process contributing and reporting on performance, progression, ILP’s, transition between age groups, and multi-disciplinary reviews.

Recruitment & Other Key Responsibilities

• Manage and drive player signings and releases appropriately and professionally as well as presenting all retain/release information to the Academy manager and Academy Secretary as required and in line with EFL rules and deadlines.
• Continually challenge and look to enhance the academy environment through new ideas.
• Support the culture, and represent the club in the best possible light at all times.
• Attend and contribute (when required) to all CPD as instructed by the Head of Coaching.
• Adheres to the club Code of Conduct at all times and understand and adheres to the Club’s safeguarding procedures.
• Carry out any other duties as directed by the Academy Manager and Head of Coaching.

Important Information

The above-mentioned duties and responsibilities should be regarded as neither exclusive nor exhaustive as the post holder may be required to undertake other reasonably determined duties and responsibilities, commensurate with the grading of the post, without changing the general character of the post.

Personal Specifications

Qualifications Essential Desirable

UEFA ‘A’ License √

FA Youth Award (assessed) √

Basic First Aid in Football (BFAS) OR Emergency First Aid √

Up to date FA DBS and Safeguarding Certificate √

Fully Licensed FA Coach √

FA Advanced Youth Award (or currently working towards and specific to that phase) √

Educated to degree level in a related subject √

FA Talent ID Qualification √

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

A minimum of 2 years working with elite players or within professional football √

(preferably in the youth development phase)
Able to demonstrate a high level of coaching ability working with individuals, units √ and teams.

Experience of using the PMA system
√

Experience of planning a coaching syllabus and ILP’s to meet the needs of players
√ in an academy or other elite football environment

IT literacy and proficiency in creating presentations, writing reports and emails
√

Show a track record of communicating and working with, motivating, and inspiring √ a multi-disciplinary team of staff

Excellent interpersonal skills, Strong organisational skills demonstrating
√ experience of managing large and varied workloads and tasks whilst maintaining attention to detail

Can show an excellent understanding of child protection, and exemplify the
√ standards of behaviour and codes of conduct required within the Academy

Experience of working full time in an academy environment √

Experience of the academy audit process √

Personal Qualities

Committed to working to and promoting the philosophy of the football club and √ to promoting and displaying high standards of excellence in maintaining a positive learning environment

Show a clear ‘Growth Mindset’ and capability and comfortability of being able to √ challenge and be challenged to deliver an elite programme in a high pressured environment with high levels of accountability

Highly motivated, enthusiastic, and ambitious in the development of a positive √ and progressive elite learning environment

Is receptive to feedback about own behaviour, strengths and areas for √ improvement

Good attendance record in current/previous employment, (not including any √ absences resulting from disability)

Must hold a valid driver’s licence and be able to travel extensively, as required √

Ability and willingness to work outside normal hours, including evenings and
√ weekends, often with short notice

Rotherham United is committed to Safeguarding and the safeguarding of all people associated with the football club √

All employees must have an understanding of the clubs safeguarding and anti- discrimination policies and procedures and put these into practice in the workplace. To enable this all employees must undertake the required training as directed by their line manager

Equal Opportunities:

The post holder’s duties must be carried out in compliance with the Club’s Equal Opportunities

Policy, with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and subsequent Health and Safety Legislation.

Rotherham United is an equal opportunities employer and all applicants for employment will be regarded equally and will be given equal opportunities irrespective of sex, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin.

These duties and responsibilities should be regarded as neither exclusive nor exhaustive and the post holder may be required to undertake other reasonably determined duties and responsibilities within Rotherham United Football Club, commensurate with the post without changing the character of the post. This post requires a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) enhanced Criminal

Records Check (CRC) check with a barred list check. The applicant must be prepared to submit a CRC application if they do not hold and FA CRC Certificate. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of

Offenders Act (1974). Information on all convictions including spent convictions must be declared, in line with the new Government Filtering System.

Please state your salary expectations when applying and complete the application form (BAME

Appendix) that can be found on the Club website https://www.themillers.co.uk/club/club-

policies/ and return as requested to the email address supplied

Unfortunately your application may not be processed without a completed application form being returned to the Club.

Equal Opportunities:

The post holder’s duties must be carried out in compliance with the Club’s Equal Opportunities

Policy, with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and subsequent Health and Safety Legislation.

Rotherham United is an equal opportunities employer and a signatory to the new FA Football

Leadership

Diversity Code and all applicants for employment will be given equal opportunities irrespective of sex, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin.

These duties and responsibilities should be regarded as neither exclusive nor exhaustive and the post holder may be required to undertake other reasonably determined duties and responsibilities within

Rotherham United Football Club, commensurate with the post without changing the character of the post.

This post will require a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) enhanced Criminal Records Check (CRC) check with a barred list check. The applicant may be required to submit a CRC application if they do not hold and FA CRC Certificate. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974).

Information on all convictions including spent convictions must be declared, in line with the new

Government Filtering System.

Rotherham United takes safeguarding very seriously and is committed to ensuring that all children and adults at risk are safeguarded at all times when engaging in Club activities or services. The club has numerous safeguarding policies and best practice guidelines to support this and expects all employees to adopt such policies and practices at all times.

The club adheres to strict guidelines, policies and procedures when recruiting staff who work with children and/or adults at risk and is committed to ensuring staff receive appropriate safeguarding training suitable to their role/s. Successful applicants are expected to share the club’s approach to safeguarding at all times.

If you wish to see our Candidate Privacy Notice please visit https://www.themillers.co.uk/club/club- policies/

Employment is subject to the provision of proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Company car
• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Wellness programme

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Licence/Certification:

• Category A Licence (UEFA) (required)
• FA Youth Award (required)
• Basic First Aid (required)
• Licensed FA Coach (required)
• Completed Application Form (see link) (required)
• Work evenings & weekends (required)

Work Location: One location