Pre Academy Coach

Blackburn Rovers Football & Athletic Ltd

Organisation: Blackburn Rovers Football & Athletic Ltd
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Location: Blackburn Rovers Academy, Brockhall Village, Old Langho, Blackburn, BB6 8BA. Flexibility regarding location is required.
Contract type: Permanent (Part time)
Closing date: 8 August 2025
Job Description: Job title: Pre Academy Coach

Department: Pre Academy Coaching

Based at: BRFC Academy, Brockhall Village, Old Langho, Blackburn, BB6 8BA. Flexibility regarding location may be required.

Reports to: Pre-Academy Manager and Head of Coaching

Responsible for: N/A

Hours of work: A minimum of 6 hours per week over 44 weeks per calendar year, plus any additional hours necessary for the performance of duties. This will include regular evening and weekend work.

Contractual Status: Permanent

Job purpose: Responsible for shaping the success and future development of players within the Pre Academy. This will involve coach to player development during two training sessions per week and additional weekend games.

Duties and responsibilities:
To be committed to ensuring the safeguarding and welfare of all elite players, promoting their well-being needs whilst maintaining professional boundaries;
To coach within the Pre Academy Phase implementing best practice at all times through both team/individual tailored sessions;
To ensure all coaching follows the recommended Pre Academy / Academy footballing philosophy and the training and development programme;
To liaise with players/parents in a professional manner;
To be responsible for creating suitable coaching sessions and completing the provided player registration / evaluation sheets per session;
To liaise with the Pre Academy Manager & Recruitment Department regarding players progress within the age group;
To undertake the specific Individual Development Plan recommended by the Pre Academy;
To lead on arranged U7/U8 fixtures in line with the Pre Academy games programme; and
To carry out any such other duties as the Pre Academy Manager may reasonably assign or delegate in connection with the business of the Club from time to time. This may include attending relevant CPD courses.#

Skills required:
Organised in the planning and delivering of coaching sessions;
Ability to work under pressure and meet set deadlines;
Ability to use a variety of methods of communication;
Ability to manage people with integrity, honesty and empathy at times when required;
Ability to set goals, monitor and evaluate performance;
Time management skills; and
Ability to motivate and inspire others to achieve.

Knowledge required:
Knowledge of developing Pre Academy (U6-U8) players;
Ability to deliver practical sessions;
Knowledge of various coaching methods / strategies to get the best out of players;
Knowledge of how players learn;
Awareness of Safeguarding;
Knowledge of the EPPP; and
Understanding of a Pre Academy system in an elite environment sporting environment.

Qualifications Required:
Hold a minimum FA Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Football;
Hold a minimum of an FA Youth Module 1 Certificate (or working towards);
FA Safeguarding Certificate; and
FA First Aid qualification.

DBS Required: Yes (Enhanced)
How to apply: Due to high-levels of interest, this post may close early so early application is advised, otherwise the closing date for this role is 5pm on Friday 8th August 2025. To apply, please submit your application through the EFL I-Recruit platform HERE