Girls Academy Coach - Foundation and YDP Phases (Casual)

On-site in Manchester·Added today (last checked 6 Nov)

Manchester United

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Work mode: On-site, Manchester
Contract: Fixed-term

Skills

Mentoring

The role

Manchester United Foundation believes every young person should feel empowered to achieve their goals and uses the power of football and Manchester United to support young people to make positive choices in their lives.

In line with Manchester United's rich history in developing young players, Manchester United Girls Academy strives to nurture young girls and women through our player pathway. Providing holistic development, life skills and opportunities to transition through from U9's to First Team football. Each players' development is based on their individual needs and aligned to the individual, positional and team specific parameters of our Redprint.

The main purpose of the role is to coach an age group with the Girls Youth Academy and implement the delivery of the Redprint coaching programme.

Key Responsibilities

Plan, prepare and deliver high quality technical sessions and practices.
Contribute to IDP process with detailed objective and subjective feedback.
Plan and prepare for each match with particular emphasis on the needs of individual players.
To always adhere to the Manchester United development & coaching 'Redprint' philosophy.
To engage fully in CPD events organised internally and externally.
Support player welfare.
Uphold the standards of sportsmanship, behaviour and playing style expected at Manchester United.
Contribute towards a positive working environment.
Ensure compliance with the company's safeguarding policy
Deliver high quality coaching sessions to a range of age groups
The coach must be available to work Monday and Wednesday evenings, as well as weekends, at Eccles Sixth Form College.

Skills & Expertise

You will:

Want to make a positive difference to young people.
Be hard working, enthusiastic and dependable
Have understanding of Safeguarding best practice
Have knowledge of implementing policies and procedures especially health and safety and risk assessments
Have knowledge of the Women and Girls game
Have experience with Coaching Philosophies and Practices
Understand the Principles of Play
Have experience of coaching and mentoring young players.
Experience of working in academy football (girls or boys) is desirable
Have the ability to motivate and inspire female footballers.

Qualifications

Coaching Award (minimum level 3/UEFA B Licence)
Emergency First Aid in Football qualification
Valid Safeguarding Children certificate.
FA Youth Modules (Desirable)

Hiring process

2 steps2 interviews

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Shortlisted candidates complete a pre-recorded video interview, answering in their own words and at a time that works for them, to showcase their CV and experience.
In-person interview
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A face-to-face interview explores skills, experience and knowledge further, and how the candidate aligns with the role and the club's values and behaviours.
Background and reference checks

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Candidates can request adjustments to help them perform at their best during the recruitment process.