Tutors wanted for Youth Module

FA Licensed Tutors
Youth Award Module 1 
Developing the Environment

Great players need great coaches. But who coaches the coaches?

To create quality coaches, The FA must boast a qualified, specialist tutor workforce for each level of qualification and offer improved support.

This group of tutors will educate and shape the next generation of coaches by teaching ideas, values, philosophy and principles.

We now seek applications from coaches who possess the right credentials to join the Youth Award Module 1 – Developing the Environment Tutor Workforce.

The benefits of becoming an FA Tutor include:

• Access to an environment of learning, working alongside some of The FA's national coaches
• Access to The FA's Tutor Club website, complete with resources and articles to support you in your work
• An excellent support package and CPD programme - including The FA's Generic Tutor Training Programme, which will equip you to be a skilled tutor

Please download and complete the Tutor Application Pack and return it to:
National Tutor Training Manager
PO Box 1966
London
SW1P 9EQ

Job Profile - Minimum Experience

Existing Level 1 Award in Coaching Football tutor (evidence of a proven track record of delivering high quality tutor training (eg. QA visit feedback) Plus evidence of current experience of working with children/youth players)
OR
Experience of working (in a full or part time capacity) within a PL or FL academy/centre of excellence / FA Tesco Skills Programme: that clearly demonstrates your role in the development of young/youth players
OR
Relevant practical coaching experience of football within a club, league, County FA (or other) relevant to The FA Youth Award (i.e. must provide evidence of experience in the development and coaching of children/youth players

• Holder of UEFA B Licence for a minimum of 2 years, plus relevant coaching experience at appropriate levels (evidence to be provided)
• Hold an accepted Enhanced CRB check via The FA CRB Unit, which is no less than 3 years old
• Have attended The FA Safeguarding workshop and any required CPD
• Have an up-to-date Basic First Aid for Sport certificate
• Be a current member of The FA Licensed Coaches’ Club
• It would be beneficial if applicants have attended the Age Appropriate, Module 1 and Module 2 courses

The Tutor Application Pack must be read in conjunction will the Tutor Information Pack. The deadline for receipt of applications is 5pm 4 December 2011. Any applications received after this deadline will not be considered.

Applications will then be reviewed and all parties will be advised as soon as possible. Interviews will take place before 31 January 2012.

Please note that should you be considered for Tutor status, the relevant training event must be attended. These dates are shown below.
12–13 March 2012, Wokefield Park, Reading

If you haven’t completed Generic Tutor Training, you will be required to complete the course, which will be held on the 22–24 February 2012.

Application Information