Just signed up to the FA Licensed Coaching Club.
Cost £57!
I only thought it would be £12, but you then NEED the insurance and i couldn't resist getting the starter pack and i also bought the seasonal coaching programmes too.
Anywho, they advertise jobs. This one looked interesting.
Manchester City FC - Academy Vacancies
About the club:
We are building a successful and sustainable football club for the future, so youth development sits naturally at the very core of achieving our mission.
Manchester City is creating tomorrow’s talent base today, and as such is investing in the people, resources and facilities that will enable us to identify and develop Elite Manchester City players of the future. Our challenge is exciting and we will achieve it with a team of people with who are passionate about talent development.
Our philosophy focuses specifically on the needs of the individual to achieve his potential, and therefore our player development programme is strongly aligned within a "House Of Football” structure, comprising of all the lead and supporting disciplines such as medical, education, analysis, recruitment, administration, player development and at the heart coaching.
The overriding goal is to become the Academy of choice for the best 6 to 18 year olds locally, nationally and internationally and the next exciting chapter sees the academy seeking to find individuals with the Pride, Passion, Perseverance and Professionalism to join an already existing determined and focussed team.
Under 18’s Academy Coach - REF: (U18)
The core purpose of role is to manage, motivate and coach the MCFC under 18’s Team and to maximise development of our U18 players. They will have a strong track record and able to identify, develop and support football talent, and liaise with the scouting and recruitment department for the selection of players. The coach will be a strong facilitator, networker and communicator.
The successful candidate will have:
• Professional qualification at UEFA A Licence level.
• Knowledge of football in terms of tactics, fitness and player development.
• Sport Science awareness.
• Languages advantageous
Please email your full CV with covering letter, including remuneration details to:
[email protected] quoting the relevant reference.
Closing date for applications is 6th July 2011.
Under 14’s Academy Coach - REF: (U14)
The core purpose of role is to manage, motivate and coach the MCFC under 14’s Team and to maximise development of our U14 players. They will have a strong track record and able to identify, develop and support football talent, and liaise with the scouting and recruitment department for the selection of players. The coach will be a strong facilitator, networker and communicator.
The successful candidate will have:
• Professional qualification at UEFA A Licence level.
• Knowledge of football in terms of tactics, fitness and player development.
• Sport Science awareness.
• Relevant age related experience
Please email your full CV with covering letter, including remuneration details to:
[email protected] quoting the relevant reference.
Closing date for applications is 6th July 2011.
Academy Goalkeeping Coach - REF: (AGK)
Reporting to the Lead Goalkeeping Coach the core purpose of role is to manage and coach Goalkeeping specific football programmes. Improve and maximise standards of the Club’s Goalkeeping talent.
They will have a proven track record of player development within an Academy structure. Specifically, the ability to coach individual skills, implement appropriate coaching and tactical development.
The successful candidate will have:
• Professional qualification at UEFA A Licence level.
• Knowledge of football in terms of tactics, fitness and player development.
• Sport Science awareness.
Please email your full CV with covering letter, including remuneration details to:
[email protected] quoting the relevant reference.
Closing date for applications is 6th July 2011.
Assistant Academy Skills Coach - REF: (ASC)
Reporting to the Lead Skills Coach the core purpose of role is to deliver a tailored skills programme and to provide appropriate specialist support. To assis the Lead Skills Coach in developing the individual techniques and skills of all Academy players. They will deliver skills programmes that are age specific, 6-11 and 12-16 and work on techniques and skills of all Academy players. They will identify and implement the best learning methods for 6-11 age group in terms of visual, audio or kinaesthetic and implement as appropriate.
The successful candidate will have:
- Professional qualification at a minimum of Level 1 and Level 2 Coaching badges
- Experience of working in this role at this particular age group
- Technical competence and the ability to clearly demonstrate techniques
- Understanding of relevant support mechanisms that accompany technically gifted players i.e. (rhythmic movement, proprioceptive activities, balance exercises)
Please email your full CV with covering letter, including remuneration details to:
[email protected] quoting the relevant reference.
Closing date for applications is 6th July 2011.
