Cornwall Hub Academy Vacancies
As the club looks to take further steps to enhance grassroots football in the county of Cornwall - and enhance our player pathway into the Argyle Academy - a number of part-time roles have become available in our Cornish hubs.
The club has two Elite Coaching Hubs based in the Duchy, with the western satellite in Penryn, and the east based at Callywith College in Bodmin. From these hubs, the region's best young football talent gain access to Argyle coaching, while local grassroots coaches are invited to regular CPD sessions in partnership with Cornwall FA.
The Hubs are crucial pillars in the Academy's strategic plan, and successful candidates will play a key role in the further development of Argyle's vision for Cornwall.
Lead Academy Coaches (Bodmin)
Successful candidates for Lead Academy Coach roles will understand player development, as well as hold a passion for achieving the club’s aim of developing more home-grown players into the first team. This exciting role in developing our future footballing talent requires a passion for developing and improving the Player Pathway within Cornwall. The successful individual will work with the Head of Cornwall Recruitment & Development.
Applicants must have a strong work ethic, ability to work flexibly and independently, and have a knowledge of local youth leagues and schools within Cornwall. Candidates must hold a minimum of an FA Level 2 qualification, and have aspirations of working towards the UEFA B License and FA Youth Award in the future. We are also looking for experience within a professional football club and in a busy and fast paced environment, together with experience of youth development and an ability to lead a team.
Interested candidates are invited to contact the club's Head of Cornwall Recruitment & Development, Paul Rowe, to request a copy of the job description on paul.rowe@pafc.co.uk, before submitting a CV and covering letter which outlines suitability for the role.
Please note that the deadline for applications is 12pm on Friday, 21 October.
Academy Physiotherapist/Sports Therapist (Bodmin and Penryn)
We are also recruiting part-time Academy Physiotherapists and Sports Therapists to support our medical department at our Cornwall Hubs. This is a vital role, taking a lead in the assessment and treatment of players within our Academy training. It is critical that the successful applicant understands how to support players with potential injuries in line with the club’s Emergency Action Plans.
Applicants must have a strong work ethic and the ability to work two evenings a week. Candidates must hold either a BSc or MSc in Physiotherapy or Sports Therapy, and be willing to work towards the Intermediate Trauma Medical Management in Football (ITMMiF) qualification within the first six months of holding the position. Experience within a professional football club and in a busy and fast paced environment is also preferable.
Interested candidates are invited to contact Erin Spiller o erin.spiller@pafc.co.uk to request a copy of the job description, before submitting a CV and a covering letter which outlines suitability for the role.
Please note that the deadline for applications is 12pm on Friday, 21 October.
Plymouth Argyle Football Club is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. These roles involves the supervision of and working with children and young people. As the role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, the applicant must disclose all previous convictions including spent convictions.
Plymouth Argyle Football Club's commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion is to confront and eliminate discrimination whether by reason of age, gender, gender assignment, sexual orientation, marital status or civil partnership, race, nationality, ethnicity (race), religion, ability or disability, pregnancy, or maternity and to encourage equal opportunities (Protected Characteristics, Equality Act 2010). Employees Plymouth Argyle Football Club must ensure a positive commitment towards equality, diversity and inclusion by treating others fairly and not committing any form of discrimination, victimisation or harassment of any description and to promote working relationships between all internal and external stakeholders.
