Elite Scholarship Coach (CRC)
Department Youth Development
Reports to Elite Scholarship Programme Manager
Location Based at the clubs training grounds, along with the main office at the Abbey Stadium.
Salary Dependent on Qualifications 
Hours Monday: 1.30-3.30, Tuesday: 9:30 -11.30, Wednesday Fixture (Home or Away) 

Role Summary
- Support and manage the players in the Elite Scholarship for 
Male teams.
- To deliver coaching sessions to all Elite Scholarship players in line with 
the Youth Development & Boys Elite programme Philosophy and coaching curriculum.
- To attend and assist in the operation of the games programme for the 
Elite Scholarship Schemes.
- To manage, review and implement the best strategy to continuously 
improve the programme as best as possible. 
- To ensure the Youth Development Values are adhered to by the 
players within the CRC Programme. 
- To assist in the monitoring and assessment of the players in the whole 
CRC Programme from training and match performances.
- To assist with the scouting and recruitment process where appropriate 
for all teams within our Elite Scholarship programme. 

- To assist with administrative tasks related to the role, including general 
organisation, recording of sessions and match performances and player 
reviews.

Key Job Outcomes

- High levels of organisation and planning to meet the player needs. 
- A clear understanding of the coaching system & football environment.
- An ability to build relationships with staff members at the club. 
- An ability to integrate with an already strong staffing structure.
- An enthusiastic, hardworking individual who is a good motivator.
- Proactive, highly organised individual with an ability to work unsupervised.
- Experience working in a high performing business environment.
- To undertake person CPD as appropriate to meet the demands of the role.

This job description sets out the key outcomes required. It does not specify in detail the activities required to achieve these outcomes. As a term of your employment, you may reasonably be expected to perform duties of a similar or related nature to those outlined in the job description.

Person Specification
Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications & Experience Required/ Desirable
Introduction to First Aid qualification
FA Safeguarding children workshop
Experienced in talent ID
Experience of delivering excellent customer services
IT Skills, including Outlook, Word and PowerPoint
Experience of working with player/parents in football environments
Experience in leading/managing an area/people or teams
Experience working in a high performing business environment
Understands how elite players are developed
 
Personal Qualities/Attributes
Hardworking and enthusiastic
Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
Reliable and committed
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Able to communicate effectively
Willingness to work weekday evenings
Excellent team player and motivator

Application Process
Application Instructions Interested applicants should apply by submitting their CV and Cover Letter, applications which do not include both documents will not be reviewed. 
Application Closing Date Monday 23rd June
Interview Date(s) Wednesday 25th June
Start Date Monday 1st September 

Mission, Vision & Values Mission
Cambridge United aspires to compete at the highest level of the English Football League, whilst operating a financially sustainable football club embedded within the heart of its community.
We are custodians with a collective responsibility to protect and enhance the Club for future generations.

Vision
Creating Memories  
We engage current and future generations of supporters by creating memorable moments.
 
Driving Standards & Performance 
We will evolve by driving standards and performance through self-reflection and education. 
 
Enhancing Lives
We are an inclusive Club that is United in Endeavour to enhance lives though the power of sport.  

Values
We engage positive and inspiring characters who are committed to serving and strengthening our community, by adopting our 3 keys values.

Teamwork 
We achieve more through working together than alone and are United in Endeavour.

Hard Work
We are committed to learning and working towards our pursuit of excellence in everything we do. 
 
Humility 
We will celebrate each other’s successes and recognise that no individual is greater than the collective.

Employability Statement Cambridge United FC is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff.  We aim to create a supportive and inclusive working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit.

Safeguarding Statement Cambridge United FC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
For those positions where a criminal record check (DBS) is identified as necessary, this will be carried out in line with other safer recruitment checks.
The post holder will be required to undergo Safeguarding training periodically.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Cambridge United FC is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a supportive and inclusive working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, nationality, ethnic origin, religious or political belief or affiliation, trade union membership, gender, gender reassignment, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, disability, socio-economic background or any other inappropriate distinction or characteristic covered by the Equality Act 2010.