Junior Training Centre Casual Coach

Join Wrexham AFC - because history doesn't write itself The Role To support the delivery of high-quality coaching within the Foundation Phase, ensuring young players have an opportunity to train in accordance with the Wrexham Way. Main Responsibilities:

• Plan, deliver, and review coaching sessions that are age-appropriate, engaging, and in line with the Academy philosophy.
• Support the holistic development of players across the Foundation Phase
• Create a safe, fun, and inclusive learning environment for all players.
• Work closely with the Foundation Phase Lead and multidisciplinary staff to ensure the effective development of players.
• Support matchday coaching and review performance with players.
• Contribute to constructive feedback is provided to aid progression.
• Ensure safeguarding and welfare standards are always upheld. About You You'll have: Experience / Qualifications Required
• UEFA B (working towards) coaching qualification (minimum).
• FA / FAW Youth Modules / Introduction to Coaching Football desirable.
• Valid FA / FAW Safeguarding Children Certificate.
• Emergency First Aid in Football (EFAiF).
• Previous experience working with children in a coaching capacity. Personal Specification
• Passionate about player development and grassroots/academy football.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to create a positive learning environment.
• Demonstrated experience of leading coaching within a high-performance environment
• Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Experience and knowledge of EPPP regulations.
• Strong identification with what long-term player development and player pathways from youth to professional level requires.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Demonstrates enthusiasm and is committed to achieving agreed objectives within Academy activities.
• Effective at preparing, planning, and implementing all aspects of academy administration that are aligned with whole-club objectives for coaching young talented football players.
• A dynamic, hardworking individual that can relate to all staff members and participants engaged in academy and coaching activities.
• Proactive decision maker with excellent verbal and written communication skills that is effective in communicating across all departments within a multidisciplinary approach.
• Takes responsibility for ensuring a high quality of work and maintaining standards in line with the responsiveness needed for delivering against the club's coaching objectives and philosophies.
• Is receptive to feedback about own behaviour, strengths and areas for improvement that identifies improvement strategies relating to academy coaching activities.
• Displays a high level of confidentiality and transparency and can contribute to team meetings in a professional manner.
• Committed to, and an understanding of, equality and diversity in sport.
• Flexible and committed to evening/weekend availability. Why Work for Us If you are looking for an organisation committed to building a strong, inclusive, high performing workplace where every individual is valued, supported and empowered to grow.