Post by bogan on Sept 16, 2020 17:30:22 GMT -5
We have an exciting opportunity to join our Youth Academy team as a Strength & Conditioning Coach.
gDEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
Arsenal Football Academy is a programme based at both London Colney and Hale End, offering full time and part time academics and football training for elite youth players.
The aim of Arsenal Football Academy is to centre each boy's progression as a footballer by providing a World Leading Youth Development programme. The programme promotes the development of genuinely elite training environments to consistently outperform international competition. By placing players at the heart of the programme the aim is to develop and grow future premier league players in an environment which is challenging, developmental and inspirational.
The coaching programme is the core activity of the Academy which is supported by a fully integrated programme of Athletic Develoment, Education and Games.
JOB PURPOSE
Reporting to the Head of Sports Medicine and Athletic Development and the Academy Manager, the person appointed to this position will be responsible for the fitness and physical development of the players designated them. To apply scientific principles and techniques with the aim of improving sporting performance, incorporating areas such as physiology, motor control, biomechanics, nutrition, sports technology, anthropometry and functional screening.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
To take the lead on Sport Science and Strength and Conditioning with the players and teams assigned and ensure that the Arsenal Athletic Development Pathway is implemented in Hale End.
To design individual strategies for improving the physical development of players aged 9 to 16 years and implement these within agreed timescales.
Alongside the coaches prepare mid and full season progress reports with evidence of each player's physical development.
To actively improve sport science programme and develop and manage the sport science curriculum.
An active member of the youth squad selection team, analysing the skills and capabilities of individual players.
Responsible for creating and developing the performance environment for youth players.
Responsible for helping deliver the agreed technical and competition program for players aged 9 to 16 years.
To have an intuitive 'feel' for the sport and be able to prescribe effective training programs.
To implement screening, testing, monitoring and assessment as laid out in the Arsenal Athletic Development Pathway Document.
To undertake any other duties as appropriate.
Working hours = football hours (Typical working days are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. These can vary over school holiday periods and some other weeks through the season)
MAIN JOB REQUIREMENTS AND PERSON SPECIFICATION
Education/Qualifications/Training:
BSc degree in Sports Science or Strength and Conditioning or equivalent.
UK Strength and Conditioning Association Accreditation (UKSCA).
Broad knowledge of subject area and contemporary issues.
Specific Experience:
Required
Verifiable record of successfully delivering the provision of strength and conditioning services to elite footballers aged 9 years to 16 years to improve performance
Experience of curriculum management and development.
Build and develop sport science within the coaching team.
Experience of co-ordinating and delivering sport services.
Abilities/Skills/Knowledge:
Detailed knowledge of current coaching and training processes.
Sound knowledge of rules and regulations of Football Association, Premier League and Club issues.
Experience of working collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team
A proactive approach within agreed boundaries
An ability to produce verbal and written reports.
A willingness to work flexibly.
Highly motivated self-starter.
Understanding of Health and Safety and its application to a sporting environment.
Energy and enthusiasm, with the ability to enthuse and inspire a youth squad.
Excellent role model for players.
Evidence of sound administrative, organisational and prioritisation skills.
To be responsible for own continuous professional development.
Please note successful applicants will be required to undergo Right to work, reference checks and DBS check. The successful applicant will be required to attend The FA Safeguarding Children in Football Workshop and other appropriate CPD events.
The type of Person/Coach we are look for:
We are looking for a strength and conditioning coach who has a growth mind-set and is comfortable with reflective practice. They should have a great interest in the young player and his long term development. We have appreciation of a critical thinker who follows the principle of continuous improvement. As a department we like to be positive, supportive, confident, well-mannered and follow Arsenal values.
Arsenal FC is committed to the principle of equal opportunity and its policies for recruitment, selection, training, development and promotion are designed to ensure that no job applicant receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of race, colour, nationality, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, ethnic and national origin, disability or gender reassignment.
Interviews will be taking place on 29 September 2020.
Closing Date: 23/09/2020th & Conditioning Coach.
gDEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
Arsenal Football Academy is a programme based at both London Colney and Hale End, offering full time and part time academics and football training for elite youth players.
The aim of Arsenal Football Academy is to centre each boy's progression as a footballer by providing a World Leading Youth Development programme. The programme promotes the development of genuinely elite training environments to consistently outperform international competition. By placing players at the heart of the programme the aim is to develop and grow future premier league players in an environment which is challenging, developmental and inspirational.
The coaching programme is the core activity of the Academy which is supported by a fully integrated programme of Athletic Develoment, Education and Games.
JOB PURPOSE
Reporting to the Head of Sports Medicine and Athletic Development and the Academy Manager, the person appointed to this position will be responsible for the fitness and physical development of the players designated them. To apply scientific principles and techniques with the aim of improving sporting performance, incorporating areas such as physiology, motor control, biomechanics, nutrition, sports technology, anthropometry and functional screening.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
To take the lead on Sport Science and Strength and Conditioning with the players and teams assigned and ensure that the Arsenal Athletic Development Pathway is implemented in Hale End.
To design individual strategies for improving the physical development of players aged 9 to 16 years and implement these within agreed timescales.
Alongside the coaches prepare mid and full season progress reports with evidence of each player's physical development.
To actively improve sport science programme and develop and manage the sport science curriculum.
An active member of the youth squad selection team, analysing the skills and capabilities of individual players.
Responsible for creating and developing the performance environment for youth players.
Responsible for helping deliver the agreed technical and competition program for players aged 9 to 16 years.
To have an intuitive 'feel' for the sport and be able to prescribe effective training programs.
To implement screening, testing, monitoring and assessment as laid out in the Arsenal Athletic Development Pathway Document.
To undertake any other duties as appropriate.
Working hours = football hours (Typical working days are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. These can vary over school holiday periods and some other weeks through the season)
MAIN JOB REQUIREMENTS AND PERSON SPECIFICATION
Education/Qualifications/Training:
BSc degree in Sports Science or Strength and Conditioning or equivalent.
UK Strength and Conditioning Association Accreditation (UKSCA).
Broad knowledge of subject area and contemporary issues.
Specific Experience:
Required
Verifiable record of successfully delivering the provision of strength and conditioning services to elite footballers aged 9 years to 16 years to improve performance
Experience of curriculum management and development.
Build and develop sport science within the coaching team.
Experience of co-ordinating and delivering sport services.
Abilities/Skills/Knowledge:
Detailed knowledge of current coaching and training processes.
Sound knowledge of rules and regulations of Football Association, Premier League and Club issues.
Experience of working collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team
A proactive approach within agreed boundaries
An ability to produce verbal and written reports.
A willingness to work flexibly.
Highly motivated self-starter.
Understanding of Health and Safety and its application to a sporting environment.
Energy and enthusiasm, with the ability to enthuse and inspire a youth squad.
Excellent role model for players.
Evidence of sound administrative, organisational and prioritisation skills.
To be responsible for own continuous professional development.
Please note successful applicants will be required to undergo Right to work, reference checks and DBS check. The successful applicant will be required to attend The FA Safeguarding Children in Football Workshop and other appropriate CPD events.
The type of Person/Coach we are look for:
We are looking for a strength and conditioning coach who has a growth mind-set and is comfortable with reflective practice. They should have a great interest in the young player and his long term development. We have appreciation of a critical thinker who follows the principle of continuous improvement. As a department we like to be positive, supportive, confident, well-mannered and follow Arsenal values.
Arsenal FC is committed to the principle of equal opportunity and its policies for recruitment, selection, training, development and promotion are designed to ensure that no job applicant receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of race, colour, nationality, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, ethnic and national origin, disability or gender reassignment.
Interviews will be taking place on 29 September 2020.
Closing Date: 23/09/2020th & Conditioning Coach.
