U18 Manager Position

Following the successful promotion of our U18 Coach Paul Midgley to Sunderland Academy, Cleveland Schools FA are looking to appoint a new manager/ coach or coaches for the season 2016-17 and onwards

Applicants must be committed, enthusiastic and hold a minimum of level 1 FA coaching award or be a qualified PE Teacher. The role is a voluntary position but is extremely rewarding and enjoyable. Experience in coaching youth football is essential. The role is open to non-teachers also.

What is involved?

• Trials and friendly fixtures in September/Early Oct for boys in Y12 and Y13 of full time Cleveland students
  
• Northern counties FA league entry with fixtures Oct-March against North Yorkshire, Cumbria, Northumberland, Durham and South Yorkshire
  
• If qualify in top 2 positions then semi finals and potential final v North West counties. (Cleveland won this for first time ever in 2015)
  
• ESFA U18 Inter County trophy entry (we were finalists 2014)
  
• Games are played on Saturday’s with some midweek games at Northfield Sports College or equivalent under floodlights
  

How to apply

• Email CSFA Hon Sec Simon Carey or Nigel Hornsby  at clevelandsfa@gmail.com  or reply via Twitter (@clevlelandSFA) and Facebook “Cleveland Schools FA”
  
• Please provide a brief overview of your coaching experience
  

Other information:

• Full playing kit provided, including training tops
  
• Match balls, training balls, bibs, cones also included
  
• Access to Facebook and Twitter account to promote your team’s progress and provide information to players
  

Desirable

• First Aid Qualified
  
• Excellent man management skills
  
• Strong planning, organisational and observational skills
  
• Excellent communication skills with players and parents
  
• Vehicle to transport equipment
  
• FA DBS check (this can be arranged and paid for)
  

Simon Carey, CSFA Hon Sec.

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