AFCRD Academy Coaching Opportunities

Part Time Academy Coach (Youth Phase U12 )

AFC Rushden & Diamonds are looking to appoint a suitably qualified coach to work in their Academy on a part time basis with the U12 squad.

This role will include one evening training session per week from 6pm -7.30pm. All training sessions are held in Northampton at Malcolm Arnold Academy. This is a paid role. Role to Start August 2016.

Main Roles/Responsibilities:

  • Development of Academy players at U12 level.
  • Planning and delivery of high quality coaching sessions
  • Constant evaluation of player’s performance and development
  • Be able to commit to a training program of two session’s per week from 6pm-7.30pm and games every Saturday morning.

Essential Requirements:

  • Level 2  
  • FA Youth Award Modules 1-3 (or working towards)
  • Current CRB check
  • FA Emergency Aid
  • FA Safeguarding Children
  • FA Licensed Coaches member

Desirable Requirements:

  • UEFA B
  • Previous Academy coaching experience
  • Computer literate

Personal Specification:

  • Committed
  • Enthusiastic
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Display a positive and professional manner at all times.

The post will be offered subject to a satisfactory DBS check.

 To Apply : Please send a current CV and covering letter to Martin Jenkins (Head of Academy) via email-academy@afcdiamonds.com

 

 

Academy Goalkeeping Coach

AFC Rushden & Diamonds are looking to appoint a Goalkeeping Coach for the Academy.

Main Roles/Responsibilities:

  • Development of Academy goalkeepers across youth phase.
  • Planning and delivery of high quality coaching sessions
  • Constant evaluation of player’s performance and development
  • Be able to commit to a training program of one session per week from 6pm-9pm covering U12-U16 groups.

Essential Requirements:

  • Level 2 Goalkeeping
  • FA Youth Award Modules 1-3 (or working towards)
  • Current CRB check
  •  FA Emergency Aid
  • FA Safeguarding Children
  • FA Licensed Coaches member

Desirable Requirements:

  • UEFA B Goalkeeping
  • Previous Academy coaching experience
  • Computer literate

Personal Specification:

  • Committed
  • Enthusiastic
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Display a positive and professional manner at all times.

 The post will be offered subject to an enhanced DBS check.

To Apply: Please send a current CV and covering letter to Martin Jenkins (Head of Academy) via email-academy@afcdiamonds.com