Casual Pre-Academy Talent ID Coach

Job Title: Casual Pre-Academy Talent ID Coach

Hours of work: Evening (Monday/Tuesday) and Weekend Work

Location: PFC Training ground (Various locations across Portsmouth)

Reporting to: Lead Phase Scouting Coordinator/ Lead Foundation Phase Coach

Remuneration: £42.75 per scouting assignment, £34 per coaching session, £49.51 per Home-match Session and £63.03 per Away-match session.

Role Summary

The successful applicant will undertake scouting assignments (predominantly within 30 miles of the Portsmouth area), with most of these being in the evening or at weekends. It is essential that you have a driving licence and regular access to a motor vehicle to undertake this role and travelling expenses will be reimbursed at pre-agreed rates.

The successful applicant will undertake coaching assignments, including midweek sessions and weekend matches. To be responsible and capable of planning, delivering and reviewing coaching sessions in line with the Academy coaching curriculum and coaching strategy.

Key Responsibilities

Coaching

• Responsible for planning and delivering training sessions that align with the Academy's coaching curriculum and are representative of the coaching strategy of the development phase
• To gain an understanding of the psych/social and behavioural needs of the players as well as the technical and tactical principles applicable to the age group you are working with.
• To liaise with your fellow coach(s) when planning sessions and either assist or lead sessions as appropriate.
• To be responsible for the safety and welfare of all players, providing full supervision and co-ordination from the moment the players arrive on site until they depart.
• To work with and support with other age groups as and when required.
• Experience of working in a coaching capacity (U7-U8)

Scouting

• Undertake scouting assignments as agreed with the Lead Phase Co-ordinator / Head of Academy Recruitment
• Liaise effectively with the Head of Academy Recruitment to keep them informed on scouting outcomes
• Complete club scouting templates for each scouting assignment and record these on the academy database
• Proactively establish relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Attend scouting meetings and CPD events
• Establish a firm understanding of existing academy players to identify appropriate benchmarks.
• Build relationships with external stakeholders, such as schools, and grassroots clubs.

Safeguarding

• Monitor potential safeguarding risks for children and work with the Academy Safeguarding Officer and the Head of Safeguarding for Portsmouth Football Club to promote safer working practices throughout the Academy.
• Understand the Academy Safeguarding policy, procedures and best practice guidelines. Use this understanding to ensure safer recruitment, safe working practices, appropriate reporting of concerns, and a positive anti-bullying environment.