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Assistant Academy Coach; U9-U10 Jobs in Brentford, UK at Brentford Football Club
Position: Assistant Academy Coach (U9-U10)
Job Title
Assistant Academy Coach (U9-U10)
Reports To
Head of Academy Football Development
Location
Training Ground
Department
Academy – Coaching
Job Overview
To work as part of the coaching team within the Foundation phase assisting the assigned age group delivering the Academy coaching methodology, curriculum and game model across training and matchdays and supporting players with their Individual Development Plans to improve performance and reach their potential.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and assist with an elite level of coaching for the assigned age group within the foundation phase, delivering the Academy coaching methodology, curriculum and game model across training and games.
- Make decisions in the best interest of the club and player development that blend improving performance and nurturing potential to support long‑term development.
- Work as part of an interdisciplinary team (IDT) to support holistic development and wellbeing of each individual.
- Work across age groups within the Foundation phase, including pre‑academy, on a weekly basis and lead age groups as required on training and matchdays.
- Form positive relationships with players and their families and motivate them towards achieving their potential.
- Assist with the design and implementation of individual development plans both on‑pitch and off‑pitch for the assigned age group and provide feedback to players in line with IDP processes and timelines.
- Work closely with the Lead Phase Coach and Head Coach of the assigned age group, ensuring a collaborative approach and assisting with the roles and responsibilities across training and games as directed.
- Complete assessments and provide IDT notes for the assigned age group as required.
- Work with recruitment staff and complete trialist assessments as required.
- Complete all administrative duties regarding planning and data capture, including logging of relevant information to support players with their IDPs (training attendance, game time & IDP progress tracking) and maintaining up‑to‑date records on club systems as required by the Premier League and the club.
- Support planning and delivery of analysis provision for both individuals and the team, utilising analysis as a learning tool in an age‑appropriate manner in line with Academy analysis processes.
- Co‑ordinate the filming of all training sessions and games and any other necessary sessions for the designated age group.
- Create and deliver pre‑ and post‑match workshops to support performance and reflection, and provide coding as required.
- Share all video footage and coded events internally with staff and players via Hudl.
- Assist with the Academy’s databasing processes to support alignment across age groups, creating libraries of material to support learning and capture of best practice for individuals and the team across training and matchdays.
- Work in collaboration with Academy coaching and analysis staff to efficiently deliver the analysis programme to the highest standard.
- Maintain up‑to‑date records of training and game time on club systems as required by the Premier League as directed by the club.
- Attend all relevant CPD events and work with the Head of Academy Football Development & Assistant Head of Academy Football Development to develop self in line with the Academy coach competency framework and development action plan.
- Provide coaching cover for other Academy age groups as required to support delivery of the programme and personal development.
- Carry out any other duties as directed by senior Academy staff.
- Work to ensure the Academy is continually achieving standards required within the EPPP guidelines.
- Ensure that any concerns you observe or are raised with you in your role are shared with the safeguarding team through appropriate channels.
Knowledge
- UEFA B Licence (Essential)
- Advanced Youth Award (Desirable)
- Emergency First Aid in Football (EFAiF)
- FA Safeguarding
- Experience of coaching foundation‑phase aged players within an Academy or similar environment
- Understanding of how to work as part of an interdisciplinary team
- Understanding of youth development rules and EPPP standards
Specialist Skills
- Expertise in delivering age‑appropriate coaching for both…
Title: Assistant Academy Coach; U9-U10
Company: Brentford Football Club
Location: Brentford, UK
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