Foundation Phase Coach

About The Role

The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the Lead Phase coach and lead on all programmes related to the Foundation Phase age groups, as well as supporting the transition of the Pre-Academy players into the Foundation Phase programme

Key Accountabilities

• To work closely with Foundation Phase coaches, the Lead Phase and Head of Academy Coaching to develop and deliver a world leading development programme.
• To support the transition of Pre-Academy players into the Foundation Phase programme.
• To work with all departments to ensure the smooth running of the Foundation Phase.
• To follow and implement the Academy coaching syllabus and philosophy whilst contributing to its evolution.
• To ensure a thorough working knowledge of the content and functions of the Academy Performance Plan
• To work as part of a multidisciplinary support team involving, but not restricted to, Performance Analysis, Sports Scientists, Physiotherapists, Operations and Administrative staff.
• To ensure player welfare is always the primary consideration in all Academy aspects.
• To lead and ensure all age group playing kits and equipment is fit for use at all times and checked out and in.
• To adopt a proactive approach in order to provide optimal playing opportunities.
• To ensure you are up to date with and fulfil all audit requirements.
• To participate fully with the Head of Academy Coaching in relation to development action plans and the coach competency framework.
• To support other coaches across the Foundation Phase when required by the Head of Academy Coaching.
• To work closely with the Pre-Academy & Academy to ensure an open pathway is maintained.
• Take an active role in the induction process of trialists, providing a positive reflection of the Academy Philosophy to all parties involved (e.g. player, parents).
• To ensure the relevant reports are completed for each trialist for each game and submitted to the recruitment department.

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About The Candidate

The successful candidate will hold the following:

• UEFA B Licence
• FA Advanced Youth Award (AYA)
• Emergency First Aid in Football (EFAiF)
• FA Safeguarding Children

About The Club

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement

Reading Football Club are committed to ensuring equal opportunities are given to all and welcomes applications from all areas of the community regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnerships

Safeguarding Statement

Reading Football Club recognises that the safety and protection of children and young people engaged in club activities must take priority over all other considerations. Due to this post being in regulated activity, the potential employee will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check at the appropriate level. It is a criminal offence for a barred person to attempt to engage with vulnerable group. Engagement will be subject to sight of a satisfactory DBS disclosure and stringent background and reference checks