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Job Title:
Head Coach U20 England National Team
For FIFA World Cup in Turkey 2013
(2 Month contract –15 May – 15 Jul 13)
Reports To:
Director of Football Development
Grade:
N/A
and into Club England Board
Job Purpose:
The Summer of 2013 is an exciting one for England teams. The Senior team travel to Brazil and the U21s to the UEFA Euros in Israel having qualified for the 4th consecutive
time. The success at U19 level last year has meant that England has also qualified for the FIFA U20 World Cup in Turkey and the U19s will be trying to qualify for the UEFA
Finals in July. The number of teams and tournaments has created a rare opportunity for a coach holding the UEFA Pro-Licence (or the FA Coaching Diploma equivalent) to
manage the U20 England team for this one off, prestigious tournament.
The Football Association are recruiting for an U20 Head Coach for a 2 month period (15th May until 15th July 2013.) NB there may be a few days required prior to this to
attend the draw and key preparation meetings if feasible for the successful candidate.
The overall purpose of this position:
To oversee the Under 20s England National team at the FIFA U20 World Cup in Turkey in the Summer of 2013 (actual tournament starting 21st June with the Final played on
the 13th July 2013).
This is a 2 month position which includes:
 Final planning for the tournament in conjunction with Club England and Football Development
 Squad selection in conjunction with the Senior, U20 and U19 National coaches
 Assistance with player release with club / Manager visits of likely players and club / league communications
 Attendance at training camp pre tournament
 Management of coaching and performance / medical staff
 End of season scouting/watching of squad players
 Travelling with team and staff to the FIFA World Cup in Turkey in June to start tournament on 21st (draw still to be made)
 All training and team schedules in conjunction with support staff
 The mentoring and support of 2/3 young coaches as part of the FA Coaching Academy programme for ex-England players during the tournament
 Management of scouting and opposition game reports
 Completion of performance clock feedback for all players as part of the Elite Player Performance Plan in FA written format for the benefit of clubs, coaches and players
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The post-holder should be a UEFA Pro-Licence (or FA Coaching Diploma) holder and a Licensed Coach preferably with recent experience of managing elite players.
Key Accountabilities:
National Development Teams
 Be the National Head Coach of the U20 England team for the 2013 FIFA World Cup
 Attend and lead the training camp (details TBC)
 Work with the Performance / Medical staff to integrate team support
 Work with the Performance Analysis and Talent Identification staff to integrate and maximise support
 Create and maintain a positive learning environment for players and staff during the tournament
 Work with Managers and Academy staff to ensure early notification of tournaments and fixtures to assist player release, promoting enforcement of the rules where
required
 Maintain close relationships and contact with the other national coaches ensuring clear communication channels between Senior, U21, U20, and U19 coaches in
particular
 Complete reports and data as instructed to ensure processes are followed and administration completed
 Work with operational and administrative support to ensure all tournament logistics, schedules and arrangements are delivered to the highest standards
 Deliver a post tournament report and DVD showing highlights and challenges as well as a personal review of the football played
EPPP
 Collate and assess player performance clocks from clubs prior to the tournament to consider individual targets and development points during tournament
 Complete player feedback at the end of the tournament as part of their Performance clocks ensuring accurate, consistent records are kept in agreed FA format
 Follow up performance clock input with club visits and conversations with coaches after the tournament
Enhanced CRB Check Required:
YES
Key Internal Relationships
 Director of Football Development
 Head of National Teams
 Managing Director Club England
 Director of Elite Development
 England National Coach and staff
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Key External Relationships
 Pro Club Academy and Senior team Managers and Coaches
 FIFA delegates and staff as required during tournament
 National and international Media
 Hotel and training ground staff in Turkey
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Associate Director of Football Operations
Team Operations Director
Club England staff
Communications staff / Press Officers
Coach and Player Development Administration Manager and team
Performance Analysis team
Medical, Sports Science and Physiotherapy staff / Performance team
National Coaches and FA Coaching Academy mentees
Travelling FA Board and Council members
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WHAT IS NEEDED TO CARRY OUT THE ROLE?
Person Specification (Key Skills And Experience Required): Essential
 UEFA Pro Diploma / Licence or FA Coaching Diploma holder
 FA Licensed Coach (Member of the Licensed Coaches Club)
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Significant experience and a strong track record of working with elite players and
coaches
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Demonstrable understanding of International Football
Empathy with young players with an ability to inspire
Sound understanding of scouting and talent identification
Excellent communication skills with the ability to build meaningful, strong
strategic relationships with club staff
Experience of and enthusiasm for mentoring players and/or coaches
Understanding of learning, development and high performance with a proven
ability to create optimum learning environments for players
Experience of working with the media, handling press conferences and media
briefings working alongside the FA Press Office
Experience of managing sensitive political discussions Demonstrable
understanding of the challenges of the role and a clear solution based approach
to overcome the challenges
Aware of diversity and equality challenges in football
Empathy and commitment to the long term development of the game
Track record of consistent high performance in a professional environment
Ability to work in and positively impact a team environment, including ability to
relate to a variety of people and change style accordingly
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Please note that this role requires the successful candidate to undergo an enhanced
Criminal Records Bureau check.
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Person Specification (Key Skills And Experience Required): Desirable
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Experience as an international player or coach
Advanced computer literacy
Exceptional presentation skills, to technical and non-technical audiences
Understanding and empathy with education and learning with a strong
commitment to personal development and training
Strong existing relationships within the professional game
Coach mentoring experience
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Behaviours level required:
 Delivery
 Teamwork
 Customer Excellence
 Communicating
 Developing Self and Others
 Leadership
 Problem Solving
Level required:
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Author: Sir Trevor Brooking
Signed by Job Holder:
Date: Feb 2013
Date:
For an informal discussion about the role please initially contact the Associate Director of Football Operations, Danielle Every, Football Development Department
(danielle.every@thefa.com or 07957542050) or Sarah Norris in Human Resources sarah.norris@thefa.com. Should you wish to have a further discussion, a conversation
with Sir Trevor Brooking, Director of Football Development will be scheduled.
To apply for the role please send your CV and a covering letter explaining why you are suitable for this role to Sir Trevor Brooking, Director of Football Development
through the Football Development Business Partner HR, sarah.norris@thefa.com by February 25th 2013. Interviews will ideally take place at Wembley on March 4th 2013.
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Background
The FA Football Development Division is the heart of the football activity within The FA Group. Based at the newly built St George’s Park, near Burton upon Trent but working
remotely across the country, Football Development (comprising of circa 180 staff) has a remit across the following areas:
 Design, implementation, communication and review of The FA Technical Philosophy (The Future Game), The FA Coaching Strategy and The FA Youth Development
Performance Plan
 Technical Leadership and management of the England Teams from U16 to U21 (mens)
 Technical Leadership and management of all Women’s England teams
 Delivery and management of support services to the international teams including Psychology, Sports Medicine and Science, Performance Analysis
 A comprehensive scouting and talent identification programme for England players in all squads with operational support and reports
 Overview and strategic delivery of the Women’s and Girls Elite unit and new Player Pathways alongside a version of The Future Game
 All Coach Education, qualifications and Coach Development – a whole game approach
 The delivery of dedicated Professional Game and National Game coach educator workforces to raise standards of coaching
 Leadership of the FA input to help shape elite Youth Development in partnership with the PL and FL
 Support to the Player Development pathways in the grassroots game
 Delivery of the Tesco Skills 5-11 coaching programme
 Lead on, sign off and supply of all technical football content across The FA Group supporting The Future Game specifically providing the content and leading the design of
educational provision for FA Learning awards and events
 Develop and maintain excellent relationships with all stakeholders and partners in English football
 Represent football matters nationally, in the media and at strategic discussions and Boards/Council as required
 Development of a technical vision for the game always representing what is best for the long term future of English football.
In the new FA Strategic Plan, The FA have put a fresh emphasis on the development of coaches and players across the Grassroots and Professional Games with the ultimate
goal of producing more English playing and coaching talent to succeed at International level in the women’s and men’s game. With the launch of a range of major initiatives to
improve the quality of English players and coaches in England such as the modernisation of the Academies (EPPP) and the building of St George’s Park (SGP) which will be the
home of the FA’s coach education and player development programmes as well as the England teams, the FA is now re-structuring its Football Development Division to enable
the successful delivery of the EPPP, the Coaching Strategy, the Performance strategy, the evolution of the elite women’s game and elements of the National Game Strategy.
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