ROLE DESCRIPTION

Foundation Phase Lead
Cardiff Met Sport & Sport Cardiff are the driving force behind sport, physical activity, health & wellbeing in Wales’ Capital City. Our mission is clear – ‘to profoundly enhance the lives of our communities, making them healthier and stronger as an outcome of engaging with us’. We work across the City and in partnership with a range of local, regional and national partners to develop and manage sector leading sport facilities including, the National Indoor Athletics Centre, Tennis Centre, Archers Arena and a number of 21st Century Schools. We also lead the strategic direction and delivery of a wide variety of cutting-edge development programmes across schools, communities, clubs & workforce, and health & wellbeing both on our campuses and throughout Cardiff. To continue to achieve this, we need ‘game changers’, people with drive, passion, creativity and flair who see hurdles rather than problems, can think differently and want to make a positive and lasting impact on people’s lives, in Wales and beyond.



To support the delivery of our FAW Category A football academy, we’re looking for a Foundation Phase Lead to be responsible for the planning and delivery of the U8-U11 programme. Your work as our Foundation Phase Lead will help us in creating an outstanding coaching environment that is focused on player development.



You’ll play a key role by:

Delivering high-quality football coaching sessions and develop a workforce which provides an outstanding playing and coaching experience.
Taking responsibility for the day-to-day co-ordination of the foundation phase, including support of Head and Assistant Coaches.
Ensuring an alignment of practice with our game-model principles whilst maintaining / developing competitive integrity.


What you’ll bring:

With a passion for coaching and player development within a football academy you’ll be able to develop, implement and work within a football curriculum to create an outstanding coaching and playing environment. Your experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team and player development will enable you to provide detailed and insightful player performance reviews and mentor coaches involved in the foundation phase.



It's not just about coaching football, it’s about working within the whole football system to support players development and progress, coach development and mentoring and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

 

Additionally you’ll: 

Work with the Technical Lead and Academy & Youth Manager to oversee player recruitment within the youth development phase.
Ensure administrative responsibilities are adhered to. These include but are not limited to: Completion of registers, weekly communication with parents, and tasks related to COMET and Player Track Pro.
Hold a UEFA B Licence, FAW First Aid Qualification and FAW Safeguarding qualification.


Why join Cardiff Metropolitan University?

We are a values-based University. We are proud of our culture, and we are there for our people. Our community spirit is the golden thread that underpins our values and behaviours. We support and embrace inclusion that enables everyone to feel respected and able to perform at their best. By joining our University, you'll find yourself in a unique environment where a wealth of knowledge and resources are readily available, supporting you with your career development.



We offer excellent benefits such as:

Annual leave of 25 days Annual leave of 25 days, rising to 30 days after 1 years’ service, plus 12 bank holiday / concessionary days.
Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme with generous monthly contributions.
Excellent family friendly policies – take a look on our Policy Hub page.
Opportunities to learn and develop your skills with access to library and digital services facilities.
Award winning sports and fitness facilities with subsidised membership and cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme.
Free family access to our independent specialist wellbeing support provider, Health Assured.


Contact us

 For more information about the role please contact Jack Lyons on