Main tasks
- Deliver the academy’s FP coaching curriculum including adapting activities aligned with Club’s coaching and playing philosophies
- Work within the coaches’ competency framework and contribute to CPD training programmes
- Liaise with and feed into the YDP coaching and Games programme supporting transition and pathways into the lower YDP
- Implement the policies and practices highlighted in the Academy Performance Plan (APP) to ensure that the FP meets with desired outcomes
- Comply with the Football League rules in delivering training models and Games Programme in line with rules and regulations
- Support multi-disciplinary planning integrating other disciplines within the planning stages
- Meet all EPPP requirements in relation to planning, reporting and uploading data into the PMA either periodically and/or creating annual reporting
- Contribute to Academy Management Team and Departmental meetings and guide where necessary
Specific tasks
Take the lead, supervise and management of all 9-11s football activities, including:
- Supporting all FP PTE with regard to periodisation of coaching blocks; game planning and preparation; coaching and game evaluation including post-match analysis (all evidenced within the PMA)
- Deliver individual reviews ensuring that Individual Learning Plans form the basis for reviewing performance in addition to consultation with Science and Education departments in providing holistic individual reviews and plans
- Implement the ‘coaching working week’ with regard to ensuring the relevant number of coaching hours are delivered, acknowledging intensities and frequencies, and the management of rest and recovery (plans should demonstrate that multi-disciplinary involvement is included)
- Ensure that 5-hours of CPD is achieved annually in keeping with the maintenance of the UEFA A qualification
- Ensure that an annual departmental action plan is created with support from Head of Coaching and other Lead Phase coaches (collaboration)
- Implement the u16, u18, u21 and first-team playing and coaching strategies into the coaching curriculum and Games Programme
- Support early and late developers and include this aspect within squad management
- Take the responsibility for identifying squad, age and player development by reviewing periodic reports and performance clock data; this process should support and identify potential players moving into schoolboy contract stage
- Work within the player competency framework to determine that players are staying on track with the performance philosophies embedded into the club’s objectives
- Communicate the Club’s safeguarding framework (inc. welfare) in ensuring compliance with safeguarding policies, supporting inductions, lifestyle management courses and exit and release strategies
- Oversee EPPP activities and requirements that are aligned to and with Category 2 responsibilities in providing accurate and detailed data on all occassions
Person specification
- Demonstrates enthusiasm and is committed to achieving agreed objectives within Elite Performance Player Planning and Academy activities
- Effective at preparing, planning and implementing all aspects of academy administration that are aligned with whole-club objectives for coaching young talented football players
- A dynamic, hardworking and enthusiastic individual that is able to relate to all staff members and participants engaged in academy and coaching activities
- Proactive decision maker with excellent verbal and written communication skills that is effective in communicating across all departments within a multi-disciplinary approach.
- Takes responsibility for ensuring a high quality of work and maintaining standards in line with the responsiveness needed for delivering against the club’s coaching objectives and philosophies
- Is receptive to feedback about own behaviour, strengths and areas for improvement that identifies improvement strategies relating to academy coaching activities
- Displays a high level of confidentiality and transparency and is able to contribute to AMT and TB meetings in a professional manner
- Displays a deep knowledge and experience of the academy’s coaching curriculum and is able to transfer and communicate information in an informative and constructive manner
- Understands the importance about Health & Safety principles and practice and safeguarding in the delivery of academy coaching and match activities
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Job Title: Car Park Attendant
Reports to: Matchday Operations Officer
Department: Matchday Operations
Location: Oakwell Stadium
Duties: To assist with the operation of the car parks ensuring an excellent customer experience.
Please note that you must be able to work matchdays between the hours of:
09:00 – 18:00 Saturdays
16:00 – 22:30 Weekdays
Specific tasks and responsibilities:
Skills/Knowledge (Essential [E]/Desirable [D])
As part of the Facilities and Stadium we are responsible for looking after the entire site here at Oakwell, including our Academy training pitches, the indoor artificial pitch and obviously the main stadium pitch to a professional standard.
The Role
We have an exciting opportunity for a Grounds Person to join our team based at Oakwell. You will be responsible for ensuring the stadium pitch is prepared to a high standard, pedestrian mowing, line marking, repairing any damage and all other aspects of pitch maintenance and preparation, as well as the surrounding areas of the stadium such as car parks and bankings, working under the guidance of the Head Groundsman and their Deputy. This role is predominantly outside so will be working in all weather conditions.
The Person
The ideal candidates need to have pride in their work, be professional at all times while working within a small, dedicated team but showing ability to work using their own initiative when necessary. Ideally, good communications skills are required with a focus on team ethics and high standards.
Beneficial (but not essential) Requirements
- NVQ2 or higher in sports turf or equivalent
- Previous experience in all aspects of grounds maintenance
- Experience using cylinder mowers, ride on mowers/tractors
- Good understanding of health & safety legislation
- Good understanding of safeguarding
Benefits
- Free on-site parking
- 25 days annual leave including bank holidays
- Subsidised lunch
- Pension scheme
- Regular training
Hours
Minimum of 37.5 hours a week, all first team matchdays and some academy fixtures/training
How To Apply
Please email dave.anderson@barnsleyfc.co.uk
We are recruiting the following positions across hospitality:
- Experienced Bar Staff
- Waiting Staff
- Match Day Concourse Staff
All applicants must 16+. All Bar Staff must be 18+.
If you are interested in any of the above roles, please specify which position you are applying for when contacting cameron.marshall@barnsleyfc.co.uk
Job Title: Matchday Steward
Reports to: Matchday Safety Team
Department: Security
Location: Oakwell Stadium, Barnsley
Job purpose: To ensure crowd safety and excellent customer service on matchdays at Barnsley FC.
Specific tasks and responsibilities
- Adhere to a detailed briefing and clear instruction from the Stand Supervisor.
- Manage your area of work/position and job role and its related issues in the first instance.
- Set and maintain high standards of Customer Service, appearance and behaviour.
- Be responsible for the smooth operation of your area of work.
- Maintaining all elements of public and staff Health and Safety when working on site.
- Respond accordingly to any emergencies and incidents and assisting in evacuating/invacuating if necessary.
- Provide necessary support and assistance to the Stadium Stewarding Team.
Personal specification
- Be firm, fair and friendly.
- Be confident in talking to customers.
- Be calm under pressure.
- Be proactive in your approach.
- Must have a good command of the English Language.
- Have good written and verbal skills.
- To be able to work well in a team.
- Be calm and confident when dealing with situations that arise spontaneously.
- Hold/be working towards a Level 2 Spectator Qualification (Training will be provided if necessary and is free of charge).
Qualifications/experience
The ideal candidate will have skills and experience in the following areas: - Essential (E) Desirable (D)
Qualifications are not necessary, as training is provided and is free of charge through our partnership with Barnsley College.
Experience is desirable but not necessary, as you will be working with experienced staff.
Skills/knowledge
- Customer care.
- Empathy abilities.
- Politeness.
- Health and Safety.
Pay rates: £11 - £13 per hour dependent on having a Level 2 Spectator Safety qualification.
The document is a guide only and should not be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive. It is intended as an outline indication of the areas of activity and will be amended in the light of changing needs of the organisation.
Safeguarding
Barnsley Football Club ensure that the best possible staff are recruited based on their merits, abilities and suitability for the position. We ensure that the Club meets its commitment to safeguarding by promoting the welfare of children and young people by carrying out all necessary pre-employment checks.
The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) helps employers make safer recruitment decisions and prevent unsuitable people from working with vulnerable groups. The DBS decides whether it is suitable for a person to be placed on or removed from a barred list.
Equal Opportunities
Barnsley Football Club ensure that all job applicants are considered equally and consistently. We ensure that no job applicant is treated unfairly on any grounds including race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or religious belief, sex, or sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, disability or age.
Right To Work In UK
Barnsley Football Club ensure that applicants are entitled to work in the UK without approvals and have the appropriate documentation to validate this
How to Apply
To apply and make an appointment, please email your CV or a covering letter to bryan.lewis@barnsleyfc.co.uk.
Job Title: Football SIA Door Supervisors
Reports to: Matchday Safety Team
Department: Security
Location: Oakwell Stadium, Barnsley
Job purpose: To ensure crowd safety and excellent customer service on matchdays at Barnsley FC.
Specific tasks and responsibilities
- Excellent customer services.
- Searching of people and locations.
- Crowd Management.
- Segregation of fans.
- Non pain compliant Physical Intervention.
- Conflict Management.
- Monitoring/Management of ingress and egress points.
- Providing information and direction.
- Reporting suspicious behaviour.
- Reporting and recording details of any incidents or accidents.
- Responding to any incidents or accidents as directed.
- Maintaining safe working environments and health and safety management.
Personal specification
- Be calm under pressure.
- Be able to think on your feet in stressful or emotive situations.Having previous Response Team Experience is desirable.
- Have a willingness to deliver outstanding customer service.
- Be polite, respectful and courteous.
- Be a Team player.
- Flexible working attitude.
- Reliable and responsible.
- Have a can-do attitude.
- Be calm and self-motivated.
- Happy to work outdoors in all conditions.
- Have good grooming standards and overall appearance.
- Be mature and able to handle situations calmly.
- Be relied upon to attend all required shifts.
- Engaging and easy to talk to.
- Can adapt to changing situations quickly.
- Have clear communication skills.
Qualifications/experience
The ideal candidate will have skills and experience in the following areas: - Essential (E) Desirable (D)
- SIA Door Supervisor License (E)
- Previously worked at a football stadium (D)
Skills/knowledge
- Customer care.
- Empathy abilities.
- Health and Safety.
- Great Conflict Management Skills.
Pay rates: £15 per hour.
The document is a guide only and should not be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive. It is intended as an outline indication of the areas of activity and will be amended in the light of changing needs of the organisation.
Safeguarding
Barnsley Football Club ensure that the best possible staff are recruited based on their merits, abilities and suitability for the position. We ensure that the Club meets its commitment to safeguarding by promoting the welfare of children and young people by carrying out all necessary pre-employment checks.
The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) helps employers make safer recruitment decisions and prevent unsuitable people from working with vulnerable groups. The DBS decides whether it is suitable for a person to be placed on or removed from a barred list.
Equal Opportunities
Barnsley Football Club ensure that all job applicants are considered equally and consistently. We ensure that no job applicant is treated unfairly on any grounds including race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or religious belief, sex, or sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, disability or age.
Right To Work In UK
Barnsley Football Club ensure that applicants are entitled to work in the UK without approvals and have the appropriate documentation to validate this
How to Apply
To apply and make an appointment, please email your CV or a covering letter and a return email address to bryan.lewis@barnsleyfc.co.uk