Boys Development Centre Lead/Academy Coach

Colchester United Community Foundation (CUCF) and the Colchester United Academy has an exciting opportunity available for the 2024/25 season!

CUCF provides high quality participation, health & inclusion, and education programmes to 9,000 children, young people, and adults from across the region each week, whilst the Colchester United Academy, one of only two League 2 Clubs with Category 2 status in England, provides professional development opportunities to players aged 9-21years.

Both CUCF and the Colchester United Academy are looking to appoint a professional, dedicated, and confident Boys Development Centre Lead/Academy Coach on a full-time basis to join our club and community teams (32-hour Community Foundation Contract and a part time sessional Academy Contract (Average 8-12hours per week) making up a full-time role).

This position is a key appointment within the charity and the football club, and you will require tenacity and the creativity to overcome obstacles and challenges, while having a large part to play in the success and positive impact on, colleagues, players, participants, their families, the club and our communities. You will have to be a leader and have the power to inspire and motivate people on and off the pitch.

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

• UFEA B Coaching Award
• FA Introduction to First Aid in Football
• FA Safeguarding Children
• Enhanced DBS check willing to complete a CUFC Enhanced DBS Check
• Full Clean UK Driving License

Desirable Qualifications & Experience:

• UFEA A Coaching Award
• Advanced Youth Award
• FA Level 2 Emergency Aid (EFAiF) (Or willing to complete)
• Multisport qualifications
• Previous experience working with Football Development/Community Development/Academy Coaching environments

Roles & Responsibilities:

Develop

• Develop positive and effective relationships and partnerships with colleagues, players, parents/guardians on and off the pitch.
• Develop participation within the Community Foundation Football Pathway strengthening alignment of coaching syllabuses across football programmes and the club s talent pathway.

Deliver

• Deliver leadership and the drive of Football Programmes within CUCF meeting KPI and development targets.
• Deliver a high-quality provision and experiences on all participation, and community programmes.
• Deliver a high-quality coaching and education within the club s academy football programme.

Support

• Support with the development and increased engagement of players within the Boys Development Centre programme and CUCF as an organisation.
• Support with the development and increased engagement of players towards individual and collective developmental targets within the club s academy pathway.

Collaborate

• Collaborate with colleagues, players, and parents/guardians to maximise impact in helping players and participants realise and reach their potential.
• Collaborate with colleagues within Participation Team including the Girls Talent Pathway, grassroots, and holiday programmes to maximise recruitment and development of staff and the programme.
• Collaborate with multi departments within the academy structure to maximise player development towards potential (Sports Science/S&C, Physio/Rehab, Sports Psychology, Player Care).

Evaluate

• Evaluate programme development and the impact on participation and quality of delivery with support of the CUCF Head of Delivery.
• Evaluate the impact and success of delivery by collecting data (Where applicable), feedbacking case studies, and showcasing success.
• Evaluate development and the impact and coaching through Individual learning plans (ILP s).

All CUCF positions adhere to:

Safeguarding

• Colchester United Community Foundation is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. We expect all our staff and volunteers to fully support and promote this commitment.
• In line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, Exceptions Order 1975, as this role involves working with vulnerable groups, Pre-Employment checks will include a satisfactorily completed Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and dynamic working environment by building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Health & Safety

• Fully endorse, demonstrate, and carry out the company s health and safety policy.
• Comply with all company policies and statutory regulations.
• Have a full knowledge of procedures for fire evacuation.

CUCF Employee Benefits:

CUCF Employee Benefits:

• 20 Days Annual Leave per calendar year + Bank Holidays
• Performance incentives and related bonuses
• Access to a Pool Vehicle and Fuel Card
• Free staff onsite parking
• A pension scheme is available for eligible applicants
• Free Staff Macron Uniform
• Opportunities to access overtime
• Opportunities to work Colchester United home games
• Allocated weekly Workforce Performance & Self Development time
• Access to monthly internal Staff Training (Average 60 hours per year)
• External training opportunities through national partners (Premier League Charitable Fund & EFL in the Community).
• CUFC Club Shop Discount

CUFC Academy Employee Benefits:

• Regular Coaching Development Programme
• The opportunity to experience Club Tours
• CUFC Club Macron Coaching Kit
• Opportunities to complete further FA Coaching Qualifications

Please note that the job will be subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS checks.

Closing Date: Friday 4 th October 2024 (Please note this maybe sooner if a suitable candidate is found)

If you would like further details, please contact / (FAO: Joe Hart)