Youth Development Phase Lead Coach

Role Purpose

To be responsible for developing an elite, multi-disciplinary environment to maximise the development of players in the Youth Development Phase, in line with the club's coaching and playing philosophy and meeting all EPPP requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver and evaluate coaching sessions in line with the Academy's coaching and playing philosophy.
• Lead a varied games programme for players in the Youth Development Phase.
• Ensure all players in the Youth Development Phase have an Individual Learning Plan which is consistently delivered, reviewed and adapted, with appropriate opportunities to practice on highlighted areas.
• Assist with administrative tasks related to the role, including general organisation, recording of sessions, player reviews, learning objectives and weekly reflections through the PMA and other systems.
• Monitor and report on the achievement of performance targets and overall progress of the Youth Development Phase.
• Manage the transition of players that play and train between the Youth Development Phase and the Professional Development Phase.
• In conjunction with the Head of Coaching, assist part-time coaches with working towards their Development Action Plans and the club's Coach Competency Framework.
• Attend and contribute to meetings as directed by the Head of Academy or Head of Coaching.
• To undertake personal CPD as appropriate to meet the demands of the role.

General Responsibilities

• BWFC seek to ensure that all children and young people are protected and kept safe from harm while they are with staff and volunteers within Bolton Wanderers activities. Everyone at Bolton Wanderers has a safeguarding responsibility to all work colleagues, fans and any vulnerable adults and children.
• Comply fully with all data protection and confidentiality obligations, ensuring that personal, sensitive, and confidential information is handled lawfully, securely, and in accordance with UK GCPR and the Club's Data Protection and Confidentiality Policies.
• Be an ambassador of the Group, providing excellent customer service at all times whilst portraying a professional image.
• Perform other duties as required, which are considered relevant to the post and to the objectives of the Group as identified by the Head of Academy.
• Treat all colleagues as customers ensuring respectful positive outcomes across communications.
• Adhere to and abide by all BWFC policies, procedures, and guidelines especially remembering responsibilities to others under Equal Opportunities, Health and Safety, Equality and Diversity.
• This post is subject to a DBS disclosure.