Job Title:U9U14 Athletic Development Coach Department:Academy Sports Science Reporting: Lead Academy Sports Scientist Location:Training Ground Jersey Road / Uxbridge School Salary:Circa 30000 dependent upon experience Closing Date:Tuesday 18 June 2024
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Inclusion Statement Brentford FC is an organisation which values and is passionate about diversity and inclusivity. We welcome and encourage applications from qualified candidates including those from underrepresented groups such as those from ethnically diverse backgrounds women those from the LGBTQ community and those with disabilities. Should you require any workplace accommodations (also known as reasonable adjustments) you will have the opportunity to let us know at appropriate points in the hiring process.
Safeguarding Statement Brentford FC is committed to equality the safeguarding and welfare of all children and adults at risk. This responsibility is shared by all staff and volunteers at the club safeguarding is everyones responsibility. Staff will be required to undertake regular safeguarding training to enable and reinforce a proactive approach to safeguarding. This role requires the post holder to apply all relevant policies and uphold the clubs commitment to safeguarding vulnerable people to ensure a safe environment for all. This includes the timely reporting of any safeguarding concern to the safeguarding team. We remind those barred from regulated activity that it is an offence to apply for such positions.
Please note that where appropriate for the role you may be required to complete additional background checks such as Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and this will include any time living or working outside of the UK in the last 10 years. You can find out more about this at Please also note that a CV application will not be sufficient. Applications will not be considered where the application form has not been completed in full. If the role you are applying for involves regulated activity and you have been shortlisted for a first stage interview you will be asked to fill out a Declaration of Offences Form. The Role of U9U14 Athletic Development Coach The successful candidate will assist in the design delivery and continual evaluation of all areas of athletic development within the Academy specifically within the Foundation Phase (FP) and lower Youth Development Phase (YDP) age groups adopting an age/training history specific approach.
Main Accountabilities To ensure that any concerns you observe or are raised with you in your role are shared with the Safeguarding Team through appropriate channels. In conjunction with the Lead Academy Athletic Development Coach and Lead Academy Sports Scientist assist in the creation and delivery of a physical and athletic development syllabus with detailed provision for all players across the FDP and lower YDP including agegroup specific testing procedures and protocols. Assist in the reporting of physical development status of all players for multidisciplinary reviews. Work as part of a multidisciplinary team including coaching and medical staff. Close involvement with the Academy player Individual Development Programme. Work alongside the Academy Sports Science & Medicine staff ensuring regular ageappropriate performance testing and growth and maturation assessment is completed. Record and report all player information and data into respective data pipelines. Close involvement with all members of the Academy Sports Science & Medicine department to ensure continuity of player monitoring and performance tracking. Work matchdays with Academy teams and travel on specific tours throughout the season. Assist in the leadership of parttime Sports Science staff to support the Academy teams within the FDP and YDP. Assist in the creation and delivery of an ageappropriate Sports Science education curriculum. Have knowledge of the Youth Development Rules and ensure all relevant rules and evidence for the role is documented. Any other relevant tasks and duties as directed by Academy or Football Department management. General Club Accountabilities To ensure compliance with all relevant Club policies including health and safety policies and with specific reference to the data regulations. To ensure compliance with all relevant legal regulatory ethical and social requirements. To ensure compliance with all Matchday Safeguarding processes and the Clubs Safeguarding Policy and processes To ensure compliance with the Clubs Code of Conduct. To promote equity diversity and inclusion at the Club in line with our EDI strategy To build and maintain good working relationships both internally and externally maintaining a professional image at all times when representing Brentford FC To keep confidential any information gained regarding the Club and its personnel. To maintain a flexible approach to work at all times. Any other relevant tasks and duties as directed by your line manager Key Internal Relationships Academy Sports Science Team Academy Medical staff Academy Coaching staff Academy Players Player Support and Safeguarding Staff Person Specification Essential Personal Characteristics BSc in Sport Science / Strength & Conditioning or equivalent FA EFAiF Qualification or equivalent (or ability to obtain within 6 months) Good communication and interpersonal skills Experience of and strong desire to work with junior athletes Able to work independently and as part of a team Versatile and adaptable to changing environments Drive and motivation to set high standards and achieve company objectives A personable approach Able to communicate with players parents coaches management and other stakeholders in a professional manner Flexible and happy to work evenings and weekends Person Specification Desirable Characteristics MSc in Sport Science / Strength & Conditioning or working towards British Association of Sport and Exercise Science (BASES) Accreditation UKSCA Accreditation Experience of working within professional team sport (not necessarily football) Full UK Driving Licence
