Assistant Lead Foundation Phase Coach
| Posting date: | 18 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 25 June 2025 |
| Location: | WS5 3LQ |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | West Bromwich Albion Football Club |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Here at West Bromwich Albion Football Club, we have exciting opportunities to join our coaching team as an Assistant Lead Foundation Phase Coach.
The main purpose of this role is to work as part of a team in the design and delivery of the 9-12 Coaching programme working alongside the Lead Foundation Phase coach, Academy Manager and Head of Coaching. Taking a holistic approach to improve the player development of 9-12 year old players to progress them into the Youth Development programme. And to link with Lead Foundation Phase coach, Academy Manager, Head of Coaching and other Development Phase Coach in the delivery of the programme and individual Players Learning outcomes, providing a variety of experiences for players in the formative years.
Person Specification
Essential Criteria
FA Advanced Youth Award
UEFA B License. working towards UEFA A license** (Please note candidates will not be considered without these 2 qualifications)
Hold an enhanced FA DBS
Previous experience of coaching U9-U12 players in an Academy environment
Member of the FA Licensed Coaches Club
Safeguarding Children
Computer Skills as PMA forms a large part of Data collection
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
Desirable Criteria
A positive attitude to Information Technology in carrying out the responsibilities of the post.
Outstanding communication skills and personality
Personal commitment to continuous personal professional development.
Team player.
Open minded with a view to adopting new practices.
Highly motivated with a passion for elite sport, particularly football.
Personal integrity and the ability to invoke trust and respect from others
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.
West Bromwich Albion Football Club also welcomes applications from suitably qualified members of the armed forces family.
Applications will only be accepted when received through our online vacancy platform iRecruit: https://irecruit.efl.com/vacancies
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.
WBA’s Safeguarding, Equality and Whistleblowing policies can be accessed here https://www.wba.co.uk/club/about-us/club-policies
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.
An Enhanced DBS, References, Qualifications, Proof of Identity and Right Work in the UK checks will be required and carried out prior to commencement in this post.
The main purpose of this role is to work as part of a team in the design and delivery of the 9-12 Coaching programme working alongside the Lead Foundation Phase coach, Academy Manager and Head of Coaching. Taking a holistic approach to improve the player development of 9-12 year old players to progress them into the Youth Development programme. And to link with Lead Foundation Phase coach, Academy Manager, Head of Coaching and other Development Phase Coach in the delivery of the programme and individual Players Learning outcomes, providing a variety of experiences for players in the formative years.
Person Specification
Essential Criteria
FA Advanced Youth Award
UEFA B License. working towards UEFA A license** (Please note candidates will not be considered without these 2 qualifications)
Hold an enhanced FA DBS
Previous experience of coaching U9-U12 players in an Academy environment
Member of the FA Licensed Coaches Club
Safeguarding Children
Computer Skills as PMA forms a large part of Data collection
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
Desirable Criteria
A positive attitude to Information Technology in carrying out the responsibilities of the post.
Outstanding communication skills and personality
Personal commitment to continuous personal professional development.
Team player.
Open minded with a view to adopting new practices.
Highly motivated with a passion for elite sport, particularly football.
Personal integrity and the ability to invoke trust and respect from others
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.
West Bromwich Albion Football Club also welcomes applications from suitably qualified members of the armed forces family.
Applications will only be accepted when received through our online vacancy platform iRecruit: https://irecruit.efl.com/vacancies
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.
WBA’s Safeguarding, Equality and Whistleblowing policies can be accessed here https://www.wba.co.uk/club/about-us/club-policies
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.
An Enhanced DBS, References, Qualifications, Proof of Identity and Right Work in the UK checks will be required and carried out prior to commencement in this post.
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