U9-U12 Foundation Phase Coach; Casual

Overview

Join to apply for the U9-U12 Foundation Phase Coach (Casual) role at Nottingham Forest.

Engagement: Casual position offering variable hours on a flexible basis

Location: The Nigel Doughty Academy, Nottingham, NG2 7SR

• Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging, high-quality coaching sessions for a designated age group within the Foundation Phase, ensuring full alignment with the club’s coaching curriculum and player development philosophy.
• Lead matchday coaching for a foundation phase age group within the academy games programme, fostering a competitive, supportive environment where young players can thrive.
• Design, implement, and continuously evaluate Individual Development Plans (IDPs) tailored to each player’s need, whilst integrating them into session design and matchday performance.
• Represent Nottingham Forest with professionalism and pride at high-level international tournaments, embodying the club’s values on and off the pitch.
• Collaborate on player movement decisions across age groups, providing informed rationale to support individual growth and development opportunities.
• Select and prepare academy squads for weekly fixtures, with selections approved in coordination with the Head of Foundation Phase and Coach Development and Methodology Manager.
• Ensure all training sessions are creative, inspiring and submitted in advance to the Coach Development and Methodology Manager, reflecting clear objectives and purposeful design.
• Support the analysis process through match and training observations, utilising video footage and working alongside Performance Analysts to deliver impactful feedback to young players both individually and collectively.
• Contribute meaningfully to recruitment and retention discussions, including trialist assessments and player review meetings within the Foundation Phase.
• Maintain accurate and timely records by completing all mandatory weekly data on Football IP / Kitman Labs to support player tracking and development.
• Provide regular, honest, and constructive feedback to players throughout the season, helping manage expectations and fostering a growth mindset.
• Play an active role in the player review process, supporting formal evaluations across the four key review points each season.
• Ensure trialist procedures are followed with integrity, contributing to fair and effective assessment of performance in both training and games.
• Promote and uphold the highest standards of conduct for players, parents, and staff, in line with the Nottingham Forest Football Club Code of Conduct.
• Engage in continuous professional development, staying current with coaching qualifications and seeking out learning opportunities to elevate personal and professional performance.
• Support Foundation Phase operations by driving club transport when required, ensuring safe and timely travel for football activity.
• Carry out any reasonable tasks as directed by the Academy Manager, Coach Development and Methodology Manager, or Head of Foundation Phase, demonstrating adaptability, leadership, and a commitment to the club’s long-term success.

• A creative thinker with a track record and passion for player development.
• Foundation Phase or Pre Academy coaching experience.
• Positive and high energy outlook with an ability to influence young players.
• UEFA B Licence coach with a record of continuous professional development.
• FA Youth Award
• Experience in designing and delivering impactful Individual Development Plans (IDPs), tailored to nurture the unique potential of each academy player.
• Deep understanding of player development pathways, combined with the ability to apply innovative, evidence-based coaching and teaching methods.
• A creative edge that brings fresh energy to planning and delivery of the coaching curriculum.
• Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills, with a flexible mindset that enables effective teamwork across multi-disciplinary departments.
• Skilled in the design and delivery of presentations that captivate and inspire young players, making learning both meaningful and memorable.
• Calm and focused under pressure, with a strong work ethic and commitment, even during non-traditional…