Development Centre Coaching Roles

Leeds, England, United Kingdom

1/6/2025

Summary Of Role

We currently have an opportunity for coaches. This is a great opportunity for driven individuals who relish a challenge and are driven to succeed in a fast and innovative environment.

The part time Development Centre Coach will deliver fun developmental sessions tailored to their environment and also be a part of the talent identification process for players.

This role is part time and includes evening work and the candidate must be flexible and adaptable to differing seasonal work patterns.

About The Company

Leeds United Football Club is an English professional football club based in the city of Leeds, West Yorkshire, where we play at our fabulous stadium based on Elland Road, which has been the home of Leeds United since 1919 and remains one of English football's great theatres and is 'the only place for us' ever since.

Everyone at Leeds United is dedicated to working as one team and to be the best we can be.

Come be part of our fabulous team as we March on Together.

Main Job Responsibilities

Provide key support to our Head of Local 7-14 assessment of young players aged 7 -14 in local football including grassroots, schools, private academies.

To plan & deliver fun developmental sessions for players.

To work collectively with a team of staff to create a professional welcoming environment

To provide written player reports when required

Develop an internal knowledge of current LUFC Academy players

To contribute to any projects

Attend any CPD/meetings as directed by the Head of Local Recruitment

Promote a positive identity of LUFC to parents & players.

Required Skills, Knowledge And Experience

Working knowledge and coaching experience

FA level 1 in Coaching Football

Use of technology

Strong communication and relationship building skills.

What We Look For In a Team Member

Strong interpersonal skills

Reliable, punctual & honest

Excellent communication skills

Positivity and objectiveness

Ability to use initiative and be creative

Ability to prioritise and manage time effectively

Confident and assertive

Ambition, passion and willingness to learn

Equality & Diversity

As we are a diverse organisation that respects differences in race, ethnicity, religion or belief(s), gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age or with regards to pregnancy or maternity, we welcome all applications. We want everyone to feel valued and included in the football community and to achieve their full potential. Leeds United is opposed to any form of discrimination and commits itself to the redress of any inequalities by taking positive action where appropriate.

Safeguarding & Recruitment

Leeds United FC are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk, and expect all staff to share this commitment. All staff, whatever their role will receive safeguarding training and will be expected to champion the culture of 'safeguarding is everybody's responsibility'.

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