- Sporting environment in a global organisation.
- Impactful role to deliver quality coaching sessions and educate young players.
The Job
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and passionate individual to delivery Football Education as part of the Manchester City FC (MCFC) Football Schools in Perth, Australia.
Working closely with the Head Coach, our coaches are our brand representatives and responsible for the high-quality delivery of the Manchester City coaching philosophy, methodology and principles which are incorporated into all of our programs across different venues.
This role is offered on part time basis, offering up to 30 hours per week.
Our Winning Team - who are we ?
MCFC is built on a vision for sustainability, with an Academy structure designed to support long-term first team success, to engagement with the communities in which we reside. Together with our passionate fans and value network partners, we are developing Manchester City’s future history.
MCFC is part of the City Football Group, which consists of 13 football clubs globally.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to join a highly successful global organisation within a sporting environment. We are a collective bunch and love what we do, so we want those who join us to love working for us and to be a part of something special. If you are selected, you will gain unique access to internal pathways, nationally and globally.
Key Responsibilities - Your Impact.
- 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 as the first point of contact for parent communication registers, session timings and answering queries.
- To complete term and player reports liaising with the Head Coach and Coach Delivery Manager 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)
Skills & Experience We Are Looking For:-
- Coaching License (UEFA C)
- Additional awards or education in football development (desired not essential).
- Excellent communication skills both verbally and written.
- To be able to prepare and record information on documents to support the administration of individual programs
- The ability to create a positive working environment that represents Manchester City, through positive interaction and professional standards.
- 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 by displaying 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.
- 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 development process of players within different age groups within grass roots programs.
- Professional mindset and presentation both on and off the field.
- Ability to remain calm under pressure and empathy with young people and their challenges.
- High work commitment, enthusiastic, honest and reliable.
- Pro-active and engaging style, a winning attitude with a strong 'can do' approach.
- Humble, honest and discrete.
In return, we provide you with:
- Be part of a company that fosters a positive, inclusive, and supportive environment for all participants.
- Join a global sporting network.
- Participate in the Club discretionary Annual Bonus Scheme.
- Great staff incentives including deals and discounts with corporate sponsors.
- Club Staff events.
- Club kit.
