Football Coach

ABOUT M.R.F.A. M.R.F.A. is a football academy, providing elite football coaching to aspiring players aged between two and 18. Set up in 2013, M.R.F.A. now operates with eleven primary and secondary schools in Essex and Hertfordshire where we cover a wide range of sport clubs and P.E. lessons. We also run technical development coaching (Development Groups) and higher tier coaching to elite players who hold potential to be in a professional club (Advanced Academy). Outside of this, M.R.F.A. run holiday courses at three locations in Essex every half-term and offer extra incentives such as birthday parties, 1:1 coaching sessions and Pre-Academy classes for our younger stars. JOB SUMMARY Proactive approach to coaching/teaching and developing young players. Understanding M.R.F.A.'s business as a whole, particularly your area of specialty. Confident in developing strong relationships with parents and teachers/schools and local grassroots clubs in promoting M.R.F.A.'s business. Recognising and analysing players' strengths and weaknesses and be able to write high-level player reports with goal-sets for individual players. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Oversee and deliver training to an age group at our Dunmow, Epping, Chelmsford, Braintree or Bishop’s Stortford Development Centres and our Advanced Futsal Centres. Run/host fixtures when required Write player reports and goal set for individual players for Development Centre players. If possible, coach at one of our holiday courses during school holidays (to be discussed at interview stage). KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERTISE 2 years of coaching experience Minimum level 1 in football coaching (UEFA C/Level 2 desirable) Ambitious and proactive in personal development Excellent communication – written and verbal Ability to work to deadlines and deliver under pressure Able to manage time to an excellent standard