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MK DonsCANDIDATE BRIEF FOR THE ROLE OF
Head of Academy Coaching
Ambition
MK Dons Football Club was established in 2004 and moved to its current home Stadium
MK in 2007, which has been built to UEFA Elite specification. The Club is owned by
the Inter MK Group which as well as operating the stadium, controls a 304 bedroom
Doubletree by Hilton hotel and a 5,000 spectator capacity indoor arena both within
the stadium. These operations provide the Football Club with a high degree of financial
sustainability. The Club is also associated with its charitable partner, the Milton Keynes
Dons Sport and Education Trust.
The Club’s vision is to ultimately play in the Premiership and the purpose of all those
who work at the Football Club, Hotel, Arena and the Trust is to inspire, empower
and excite the people of Milton Keynes and to be an integral part of the community,
accessible to all.
The Club has identified two sites in Milton Keynes to build a first class training
ground for both the first team and Academy and will shortly commence the planning
application process. The Club is currently Category 3 but the new training ground
facilities will be designed with the capability to attain Category 1 status in the long term
and we will seek to achieve Category 2 immediately once the new facilities are opened.
The Club is committed to continuing its renowned reputation of producing fine home
grown talent through its Academy and the recruitment of a first class Head of Coaching
is integral to the Club’s future development.
Main Objectives
• To manage the development of all Academy Coaches
• To ensure that the Academy’s Coaching Programme is delivered
consistently throughout the Development Phases in line with the playing
and coaching philosophy of the Academy.
• To provide coaching support when required in the Pro, Youth and
Foundation Development Phases
• To complete and keep up to date the relevant and required administration
including the PMA
• To implement a club specific ‘Coach Competency Framework’ (CCF)
Summary of Duties
• To deliver a comprehensive Coaching Development Plan for all coaches including a clear and up-
to-date Training Needs Analysis (TNA) of every coach’s current and required level of performance.
• Ensure every coach has a personalised Development Action Plan (DAP) that fulfils their
individual needs
• Ensure that all coaching staff hold and are up-to-date in regards to their qualifications and CPD
relevant to their role in the Academy
• When required to offer coaching support within the three Academy Development Phases
• To manage and maintain the ‘Coach Competency Framework’
• To undertake self development to ensure that knowledge in regards to coaching and coach
development is kept up-to-date including qualifications and CPD
• To build good relationships with all Academy and Club staff
• To attend all relevant Academy and club meetings including The Academy Technical Board and
Academy Management Team meetings.
• To attend relevant external meetings including EFL, LFE, Premier League and FA meetings
• To complete and be up-to-date with all administrative aspects of the role including the PMA
• Ensure that Academy coaches are working effectively as part of the Multi Disciplinary Team (MDT)
Essential Personal Attributes
• Must have experience of using Microsoft Word and Excel
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Have a flexible attitude to work
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
• Have a polite and courteous manner
• Be organised, have good time management skills
• The ability to meet stringent deadlines
• Be able to adapt to different and changing situations
• Have the drive and enthusiasm to set high standards and achieve company objectives
• Have a personable approach
• Knowledge and understanding to company policies/procedures and regulations
relating to your role
• Ability to liaise with coaches, management and other football related individuals in a
professional manner
• Be prepared to work evenings and weekends.
Desirable Personal Attributes
Qualifications
• Have a full clean driving licence
• Previous experience of working within the
football or related industry
• Coaching Education experience
• Youth Coaching experience
• UEFA A Coaching Licence
• FA Advanced Youth Award
• Coach Education Qualification
• Safeguarding Children Workshop
• Basic First Aid in Sport
• DBS clearance
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To apply please send a cv and a cover note to:
Alistair Milner
t: +44 (0)20 7092 6966