ROLE DESCRIPTION

Duties of the Post:

To lead the coaching team responsible for the BUCS 1st teams
Plan the coaching programme for the season
Plan, prepare and deliver individual and squad training sessions for the BUCS 1st teams
In consultation with the S&C coach, and Performance Sport Manager, plan the delivery of fitness and strength training for the BUCS Men’s and Women’s Football 1st teams.
Evaluate all coaching sessions and games with the coaching team and players
Attend BUCS fixtures for the Men’s and Women’s Football 1st teams, including the BUCS Conference Cup/BUCS Trophy or BUCS Championships
Mentor and advise assistant coaches and players where appropriate
Attend termly athlete review meetings and occasional performance sport staff meetings
Assist with activities associated with the recruitment of talented male and female Football players to the University
Plan, prepare and deliver an inclusive football programme of activities for student including development of football and futsal active campus sessions, 11-a-side and 5-a-side intramural leagues and on off events and projects
To lead on the BUCS Football Accreditation partner scheme, liaising and influencing directly with key staff in order to help shape and deliver football objectives in Essex and the surrounding local authorities.
Provide line management supervision to University male and female football activators
Report fortnightly attendance and monitoring data to the Sport Development Officer in accordance with the active campus programme.