Key responsibilities
· To ensure the Manchester City coaching philosophy, methodology and principles are incorporated into the delivery of the programs across different venues within Perth, Australia.
· To plan, prepare and deliver the city play model curriculum to the highest standard to the participants within the program.
· To support the Head Coach in ensuring the program is delivered to the highest possible standards within both on and off field environments.
· To be responsible for the written and verbal communication with parents/customers of the players (Point person for parent communication registers, session timings and answering parent queries)
· To complete term and player reports liaising with the Head Coach in ensuring the QA of the program
· To learn, develop and implement their understanding of the program and coaching techniques through continuous professional development (Self reflecting on performance and Development)
· To take on any duties from the Head Coach to support the development of the program (practical delivery and administration where necessary)
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General responsibilities
· This role involves working with children and/or vulnerable adults in a regulated activity (or near children and/or vulnerable adults).
· The post-holder is required to adhere to and uphold all relevant internal policies and procedures and the club commitments to the safeguarding.
· Ensure regular updates are communicated to the relevant internal safeguarding officer(s).
· This role involves being exclusive as a Manchester City coach & not coaching / delivering for any other football providers which include club teams, private academy's etc.
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Key relationships
· Head Coach for Manchester City Football School – Perth
· Coaching Methodology Manager – Australia
· Coaching colleagues within the Football Education programs within Australia
· Operational departments at the City Football Academy in Melbourne
· Project participants and Parents
· Key Stakeholders of the project
Qualifications
· Coaching License (UEFA C) or (AFC C) Licence minimum
· Additional awards or education in football development
· Higher Education Qualifications or working towards
· Western Australian Working with Children Check or foreign equivalent
General Skills and Attributes
· The ability to create a positive working environment that represents Manchester City, through positive interaction and professional standards at all venues
· To have the ability to self-reflect, be a lifelong learner whilst training and developing themselves
· To be able to prepare and record information on documents to support the administration of individual programs
· To have the ability to solve problems, recommend options and be creative when suggesting future development of programs
· To take on additional off field duties and responsibilities while ensuring the completion and quality is of the standard required
· To demonstrate potential leadership qualities such as clear communication, delegation and relationship building
· To develop an understanding of player pathways and to develop what's required for the process of individual players
· To have the ability to organise and develop the different types of football programs
Experience and Knowledge
· To have experience in creating a positive football environment that will represent Manchester City
· To have experience implementing a football coaching syllabus in the community, recreation or junior programs
· To have a basic understanding of player pathways and the development process of players.
· To have experience working with players from different age groups within grass roots programs
· To have a basic knowledge and experience in how to develop all ability levels of players