FA WSL First Team Assistant Coach

Job Title: / RTC Technical Director / Reports To: / RTC Club Manager/ WSL General Manager / Salary: / Competitive
Hours / Evenings plus Match Days / Closes: / 4thJuly / Interviews: / w/c 10thJuly
Job Purpose:
To development and implement a technical / tactical player and coach development programme across all age groups within the Girls’ RTC programme in line with FA criteria.
Key Accountabilities:
  • Implementing a training programme in line with LTPD guidelines
  • Ensure high standards of coaching delivery across all five age groups
  • Develop and overseeing a continuous professional development programme, to include a comprehensive mentoring strategy, for coaches and support staff involved within the RTC.
  • Ensuring the RTC adheres to the FA standards for safeguarding children
  • Monitoring and evaluating the player and coach performance of the RTC.
  • Provide performance reports for all players and staff

Enhanced CRB Check Required: / YES

WHAT IS NEEDED TO CARRY OUT THE ROLE?

Person Specification (Key Skills And Experience Required): Essential / Person Specification (Key Skills And Experience Required): Desirable
  • UEFA ‘A’ Licence
  • FA Youth Award Module 1, 2 and 3.
  • FA Licensed
  • A recognised First Aid Qualification
  • Knowledge and understanding of child protection issues including holding a current FA Safeguarding Children Workshop certificate
  • An accepted Enhanced FA CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) Disclosure
  • Experience of coaching young players
  • An appreciation and experience of mentoring and developing other coaches
  • Understanding of the FA Women’s and Girls player pathway
  • An understanding and implications of Long Term Player Development
  • Experience of managing individuals and teams
  • Willingness to work weekends when required
  • Ability to travel independently

To apply e-mail a CV and Cover Letter to Andy Cook at