International Football Coach

Reports to: Head of Department

Purpose: We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced coach to deliver on the International soccer schools.

Job Description

• Provide high quality coaching and support.
• Manage a team of coaches when you are leading the course from that nationality.
• Complete and support administrative duties such as Risk Assessment and Registers every session in-line with programme requirements / Health and Safety / Child Protection.
• Provide verbal/written reports when requested by head of department.
• Attend meetings and CPD with Line Manager and Italian Coaches.
• Adopt principles of continuous personal and professional development with regard to the role.
• Support Leeds United Foundation with their vision & mission values at all times.
• Build and maintain good working relationships both internally and externally, maintaining a professional image at all times when representing The Leeds United Foundation.
• Keep confidential any information gained regarding the Charity, Club and its personnel.
• Maintain a flexible approach to work at all times.
• Maintain the upkeep of all relevant equipment pertaining to the delivery of programmes and to the safety of participants.
• Undertake all other relevant duties directed by the Senior Management team, which from time to time may be required with respect to the promotion of The Leeds United.
• Be aware of and abide by all the Leeds United Foundation policies and procedures, in particular Safeguarding and Equality, Diversity & Inclusion.

Essential

• UEFA B
• FA Youth Award Module 1 and 2
• FA Licensed
• A recognised FA First Aid Qualification
• Knowledge and understanding of child protection issues including holding a current FA Safeguarding Children Workshop certificate
• An accepted FA Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Disclosure (previously known as an FA CRB Disclosure)
• Experience in Elite Coaching
• Knowledge and understanding of child development and be sensitive to children’s needs
• Willingness to work weekends and training events when required
• Own transport essential
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work both independently, using your own initiative, and as part of a team.

Desirable

• UEFA A
• An understanding of Talent Identification
• An appreciation of Long-Term Player Development
• Attended the FA Youth Coaches Course
• Knowledge and understanding of working with young players
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Experience in international coaching

Pay: £15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 1 – 40 per week

Benefits

• Employee discount
• Free parking
• On-site gym
• Store discount

Flexible Language Requirement

• English not required

Schedule

• Day shift
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Experience

• Sports coaching: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification

• Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Leeds LS11 0ES