• Reports to: CEO & Academy Director.
• Direct reports: Head of Academy Player Development; Development Squad Head Coach; Senior Professional Development Phase Coach; U18 Head Coach; Professional Development Phase Coach; Assistant Head of Methodology (U15 – U21); Assistant Head of Methodology (U9 – U14)
• Key contacts: Internal - Director of Performance; Head of Integrated Performance; First Team Coaching Staff;
  External - FA Youth Coach Development Staff.

Coaching methodology

• To lead on the development and monitoring of the Club’s game model and coaching methodology across all QPR teams.
• To oversee the implementation of the Club’s game model and coaching methodology across all phases of the Academy and the Women’s Team.
• To design age-appropriate coaching curriculums to support the Club’s development strategy.
• To lead on the design of appraisal systems for training sessions in line with the Club’s methodology and game model.
• To work collaboratively with Performance, Recruitment, and Analysis staff to ensure there is clear understanding of the methodology and its implementation into the overall strategy and daily decision-making.
• To oversee the game model document that sets-out the Club’s playing philosophy via written descriptions, images, video, and data.
• To design technical data scoring systems to evaluate individual and team performances.
• To work closely with the Assistant Heads of Methodology to align the delivery of the methodology across all phases of the game including set-pieces.

Coach Education

• To lead on the delivery & implementation of the Coaches Competency Framework (CCF) for Coaching Staff across all phases of the Academy and the Women’s Team.
• To undertake observations that support the individual Development Actions Plans (DAPs) of Coaching Staff across all phases of the Academy and the Women’s Team.
• To regularly observe training sessions and fixtures to ensure that staff are supported with delivery methods.
• To provide the Academy’s link with the designated FA Youth Coach Developer, ensuring that the training needs assessments of all Academy Coaching Staff are considered.
• To lead on the design and delivery of Academy learning and development events.

Pathway Management

• To play a key role in the production of Academy-developed players ready to for the FirstTeam.
• To work closely with the Academy Director and Head of Integrated Performance to design,monitor and evaluate individual performance and development plans for ProfessionalDevelopment Phase players.
• To provide insightful contributions towards the Club’s succession planning meetings.
• To be a member of the Academy Management Team (AMT), attending all meetings and providing relevant updates.
• To support the delivery of review meetings with players & parents/carers in line with EPPP requirements.

Leadership

• To work closely with the Academy Director to design technical documents to support the Academy’s Performance Plan.
• To provide line-management and mentoring support to Academy Coaching Staff.
• To conduct performance appraisals for direct reports.
• To promote a culture of innovation across the Coaching Department, ensuring that regularresearch is conducted into new ways of working.
• To undertake personal CPD as appropriate to meet the demands of the role.
• To deliver all other duties that may arise from time to time and fall within the scope of this position.

Safeguarding

• To have or develop an impeccable knowledge of safeguarding best practice to include a deep understanding of safeguarding children’s regulations, including legislation & governing body rules.
• To ensure that any safeguarding or welfare concerns are reporting efficiently.
• To comply with all company policies/procedures and adhere to all company regulationsregarding policies, procedures, health, safety, and security.

Qualifications

Skills, knowledge & experience

Attitude/ behaviours

Essential:

• A professional “can do” attitude with strong organisational and administrative skills.
• A genuine team player.
• Empathy with young people and their challenges.

Personal qualities

Essential:

• Hardworking and enthusiastic.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Takes responsibility for ensuring a high quality of work.
• Demonstrates enthusiasm and is personally committed toachieving agreed objectives.
• Is receptive to feedback about own behaviour, strengths,and areas for improvement.
• Displays a high level of confidentiality.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Loyal and committed.

If you are interested in this position, then please forward your CV with a covering letter outlining your suitability to jobs@qpr.co.uk with “Head of Methodology” as the subject.

Please note only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Queens Park Rangers Football Club is committed to equality, safeguarding, and promoting the welfare of children, and expects all staff to share this commitment. As part of our safer recruitment practice, pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

Candidates must be able to prove their eligibility to work in the UK.