U21 International Head Coach, Flexible, United Kingdom, Sports Recruitment International Jobs

U21 International Head Coach

Company	Irish Football Association	Job Type	Full Time
Location	Flexible, United Kingdom	Job Reference	AM10726
Salary	Competitive salary plus benefits	Closing Date	27/07/2012
Industry	Clubs, Teams & Venues, Public Sport and Education

Job Details

Background

The Irish Football Association is the governing body of football for Northern Ireland and supports all aspects of the game from grassroots participation through to elite performance.

Key Responsibilities

The post holder will coach and develop players under 21 years, focusing primarily on the 19-21 age group, and prepare them for professional football at the highest level.

Key responsibilities include:

Select and coach the U21 squad in conjunction with the Senior International Manager.
Provide appropriate playing opportunities for all eligible players for the U21 squad.
Prepare players for all competitive and training/preparation games.
Continuously evaluate all eligible players for the U21 squad.
Undertake accurate and regular monitoring, assessment and recording of players’ progression at club and international level.
Aid and assist the Senior International Manager in game / tournament preparation and scouting / Talent ID as and when required.

Skills & Experience Required

In possession of a UEFA Pro Licence or is working towards.
Proven coaching experience at youth and/or senior level.
Demonstrable experience in either delivering or being part of a team that has delivered in youth team strategies and the development of High performance player development.
A sound understanding of best practice in the identification and development of international talent.
A dynamic coach and strong motivator with the ability to build a strong, robust squad.
Able to communicate and present effectively, both verbally and in writing, with the ability to relate and influence a diverse range of people at different levels and ages.
Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to work under pressure and balance conflicting demands.
Willing to work irregular hours and travel extensively.

Closing date for applications is 1700hrs on Friday 27th July.

All applications must be submitted via the Application Forms which can be downloaded here, along with the Job Description. Full instructions for how to apply are detailed at the top of the application form.