ROLE DESCRIPTION

boys regional coach

to be responsible for the mapping of U13–U16 players, the development processes of players in these age groups and their operating environments, and the management of regional national team activities in the southern part of the Läntische region and in Lahti. The position has a four-year term for the period 1 January 2025-31 December 2028.

We are looking for a person with a vision and a comprehensive command of the coaching profession. In this role, you have a unique opportunity to influence the future of Finnish football and guide the players towards international success.

Our role for you

In your role, you work at the core of the Finnish Football Association's player development. Your main goal is to develop the operation of the player path in your region together with the clubs in a seamless way, so that the coaching, operating methods and game performances of the clubs in the region contribute to the advancement of the players to international fields.

You are part of the regional coaching team, and you work closely with internal and external stakeholders to achieve goals. Your supervisor is the player development manager for the youth and specialization phase.

We offer you an extremely interesting working environment as part of a team of motivated and self-developing football professionals. Your supervisor and your team will support the development of your skills, and the position will offer you a unique environment to network both domestically and with international experts.

Your interesting and versatile field of work includes:

•Comprehensive support for the development of sports activities of the clubs in the area

•Making a player survey and supporting the high-quality everyday life of players in the 13-16 age group in the region

•Management, organization and coaching of regional national team activities in own functional area

•Development of Huuhkajapolu measures in the 13-16 age group

•Implementing the player monitoring of Huuhkaja days in your own region and in Huuhkajaliga levels 4–5 tournaments for teams in your region

•Working in coaching positions together with the youth national team (PU15, PU16, PU17 or PU19) coaching team

•Supporting the development processes of the sports side of the clubs in your functional area in accordance with the processes of the quality system

•Field evaluations of the quality system in clubs in your area in the 13–16 age group

•Being involved in the regular training activities of the Hybrid Academy of the region (Tampere).

•Collaborating closely with the coaches of the clubs in your area and communicating the core messages of the national team function to the club coaches

•Conducting further development work of the Finnish Football Association's coaching line and developing coaching expertise (as a trainer in continuing education, as expert support for the training team)

•Being a mentor to two talent coaches

The profile we're looking for

The national team and player development function of the Finnish Football Association utilizes the opportunities brought by technology as part of the coaching processes. We expect your vision and ability to be involved in this development.

With your being, you bring enthusiasm and a mentality of continuous development, and with your contribution you enable a professional operating environment.

Successful handling of the task requires:

· Knowledge of international and national youth top football and the ability to create and manage networks in one's own area

· Coaching experience at the top youth football level (homeland or abroad)

· Knowledge of talent identification and understanding of different player paths

· Pedagogical skills for working with young players

· Excellent leadership qualities (ability to lead operations in a structured and systematic manner)

· Ability to create a learning, motivating and positively inspiring atmosphere in the coaching environment

· Excellent social skills and ability to perform

· Ability to work independently and take responsibility for development processes, as well as the desire to commit to common operating models and processes in terms of player monitoring, development and analysis of the way of playing

· Experience in developing coaching skills, cooperation in coaching networks and working in a team

· Ability to utilize modern teaching methods and tools in coaching and coach training

· Constant desire to develop and learn

· The position requires the ability to work in a mentally and physically demanding operating environment, where the expectations related to the operation are high.

You have a valid UEFA A coaching license and a plan to complete the UEFA Elite Youth A coaching qualification. Another national or international degree that supports the task is considered an advantage.

You master (oral/written) at least Finnish and English. Other language skills are considered an advantage.

The position requires the ability to travel at home and abroad.

More information

Join us in an extremely interesting environment to develop Finnish football - and above all yourself. The application period ends on Wednesday 31 July 2024 at 23:59. Please attach your salary expectations and CV to your application. Please note that the application contains one video interview question.