Lead Pre Academy Coach

Here at West Bromwich Albion Football Club we have an exciting opportunity to join our Academy as Lead Pre-Academy Coach.

The main purpose of this role is to work as part of a team in the design and delivery of the Pre-Academy Coaching program. working alongside the Lead Foundation Phase coach, Academy Manager and Head of Coaching. Taking a holistic approach to improve the player development of Pre-academy age players to progress them into the Foundation Phase Development program.

You will need to link with the Lead Foundation Phase coach, Academy Manager, Head of Coaching and other Development Phase coaches in the delivery of the program and individual players learning outcomes - providing a variety of fun games and life experiences allowing players to fall in love with Football and other elements in the formative years.

This is a full time role which includes evenings, weekends and bank holidays as required and inline with business needs.

Person Specification

• UEFA B
• FA Safeguarding
• Prior experience of working with Pre Academy football.
• Experience of Elite player development.
• Highly organised and methodical approach to workload
• Confidential and diplomatic
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbally
• Full driving license
• Right to Work in the UK
• Advanced Youth Award

Why should you work for us?

• Enhanced Annual Leave, which increases through years of service.
• Enhanced Sick Pay linked with service.
• Life assurance
• Health Cash Plan
• Season tickets.
• Discount in the Club Store on selected dates.
• Free refreshments at all Club premises.
• Free Parking at all Club premises.
• Employee Assistance Program.

Equality and Diversity

West Bromwich Albion FC is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to provide equality and fairness for all employees and opposes all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity.

Safer Recruitment

West Bromwich Albion is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk, therefore expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

It is unlawful for the Club to employ anyone who is involved with regulated activity who is barred from doing so and we will carry out rigorous pre-employment checks and screening.

DBS, References, Qualifications, Proof of Identity and Right Work in the UK checks will be required and carried out for this post.