UNITE THE GAME AND INSPIRE THE NATION THROUGH WINNING ENGLAND TEAMS.

The men’s technical coaching team are looking for a Men’s YDP Phase Lead to lead and align our resources, knowledge and expertise across the Youth Development Phase Teams, and the staff that work within it, to maximise our strategy of “Winning Players, Winning Teams” The role will provide overall leadership and coordination of players and staff associated with the YDP, ensuring alignment and collaboration across the phase.
Please note, the term ‘YDP’ refers to our U14-U16 age groups and the role will have no direct responsibility of an age group team, focusing on the broader leadership across the phase.

COACH EDUCATION

• In conjunction with Head of Coaching, coordinate the YDP staff’s coach education duties with relevant Coach Developers.
• Deliver coach education duties under the guidance of the Head of Coaching and Coach Developers for appropriate activities.
• Liaise and collaborate with other National team staff and FA Education department to ensure good practice is shared in both education and national team settings to optimise the quality of delivery in both areas.

Essential for the role:

• A valid UEFA ‘A’ Licence &/or FA Advanced Youth Award.
• Consistent, successful experience of leadership, management and development of elite coaches, players and multidisciplinary staff in an Academy, Professional or International football environment.
• Understanding of the International and Domestic professional club landscapes and strategies.
• Proven relationships and credibility within the professional club environment.
• Knowledge and understanding of recruitment principles in the YDP age groups.
• Experience of players who have entered into and graduated through professional development pathways.
• Evidence of good links and relationships with club staff and key stakeholders (PFA, LMA, FL, FAPL)
• Proven track record in the delivery of coach education courses or mentoring coaches.
• Ability to demonstrate an inspirational on and off field delivery using a variety of methods and approaches in clubs, internal meetings and coach education environments.
• Growth mindset and strong evidence of continued professional development
• Deep knowledge of technical and tactical components of successful football strategies, tactics and techniques

We pride ourselves in offering a competitive salary as well as great opportunities to develop and grow in your role. But that is not all; we also have a range of exciting benefits, some of which can be found below:

• Access to event day tickets at Wembley Stadium, alongside a host of regular internal events throughout the season, encouraging you to connect and learn with your colleagues and look after your mental health and well-being.
• Free, nutritious lunches at Wembley Stadium and St. George’s Park.
• Free private medical cover.
• A contributory pension scheme.
• An additional ‘Thank You’ days leave, volunteering days as well as 25 days annual leave (based on a full-time, permanent contract.)
• A hybrid working model offering greater flexibility