1st Team Assistant Coach (MCWFC)

City Football Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

City Football Group is seeking a 1st Team Assistant Coach for Manchester City Women. The position involves developing athletes, planning training aligned with the team's style, and talent identification while fostering a positive team environment. Candidates should possess a UEFA A licence and experience in women’s professional football.

Benefits

26 days annual leave

Day off for your birthday

Private healthcare and dental

Annual discretionary bonus

Various discounts

Qualifications

• Experience as an elite professional football coach.
• Understanding of Manchester City’s playing style.
• Proven ability to plan and deliver training programs.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging training sessions.
• Review training and matches to improve performance.
• Identify talented players during training and matches.

Skills

Communication

Relationship Building

Leadership

Talent Identification

Coaching

Education

UEFA A licence

Tools

Football Technical Programs

Job description

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1st Team Assistant Coach (MCWFC), Manchester

Client: City Football Group

Location: Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: dc886d46bbe9

Job Views: 4

Posted: 02.06.2025

Expiry Date: 17.07.2025

Job Description:

Closing Date of Applications – 28th June 2024

Our Story

Manchester City Women is an English football club founded by City in the Community in 1988. Relaunched through a formal partnership with Manchester City FC, MCWFC entered the FA Women’s Super League and professionalised in 2014. The team has achieved success in the FAWSL, Women’s FA Cup, and Continental Tyres League Cup, and has competed in the UEFA Women’s Champions League.

Our Winning Team

The team plays at Joie Stadium, a 7,000-capacity arena on the Etihad Campus, which also houses the City Football Academy, a state-of-the-art training facility for all city teams.

Manchester City Women aims to be the world's leading women’s sporting organisation. We are recruiting a 1st Team Assistant Coach to:

• Shape the environment and development of athletes to enable them to perform at their best.
• Work with the Head Coach and Multi-Disciplinary Team to plan, deliver, and review training sessions aligned with the team’s style and game model.
• Maximize the technical and tactical development of the team, units, and individual players according to Individual Development Plans (IDPs).
• Support talent identification and team building efforts.

This is Your City

Benefits include 26 days annual leave, a day off for your birthday, private healthcare and dental, an annual discretionary bonus, and various discounts.

Your Impact

Training Session Planning and Delivery:

• Develop and document training plans with the coaching staff, focusing on the team’s style and game model.
• Deliver engaging training sessions that develop players’ skills and understanding.
• Collaborate with performance analysts to plan and review set-piece practices.
• Work with the Individual Development Coach to align training with individual goals.

Training and Match Review:

• Review training and matches to improve performance, working with the coaching staff and analysts.

Learning and Development:

• Contribute to a learning environment for players and coaches, bringing innovative ideas and seeking personal growth.

Communication, Building Relationships and Leading:

• Build strong relationships with players and staff, inspiring and motivating.
• Promote professional standards and a positive team environment.
• Participate actively in meetings and team discussions.

Talent Identification and Development:

• Observe and identify talented players during training and matches.
• Collaborate with academy staff to develop high-potential players and facilitate their progression.
• Oversee the development of delegated players on loan.

What we are looking for

• UEFA A licence.
• Experience as an elite professional football coach.
• Understanding of Manchester City’s playing style and game model.
• Proven ability to plan, deliver, and review training programs.
• Experience inspiring athletes and working under pressure.
• Excellent relationship-building and communication skills.
• Experience with sophisticated football technical programs.
• Drive for excellence and honesty in feedback.
• Previous experience in women’s professional football.