Girls Emerging Talent Centre Coach

Barnsley Football Club; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Barnsley Football Club is seeking a dedicated coach to support the holistic development of female players aged 8-16 in their Girls Elite Centres. The role involves implementing a training syllabus, providing feedback on player performance, and assisting in fixtures during school holidays. Ideal candidates will possess UEFA coaching badges, experience in talent identification, and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering football training and player development.
• Understanding of leading teams and managing areas/people.
• Ability to communicate effectively with players and parents.

Responsibilities

• Coach female players aged 8-16, following a 30-week syllabus.
• Complete player feedback reports on performance.
• Attend CPD events for personal skill development.

Skills

Coaching

Talent ID

Customer Service

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

UEFA C Coaching Badge

UEFA B Coaching Badge

First Aid Qualification

Tools

Outlook

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Monday evenings from 5:00pm to 8:00pm (potential for more hours)

Role Summary

To coach and support female players holistic development aged between 8-16, within our Girls Elite Centres.

To follow, implement and/or adapt a 30-week training syllabus as set by the Girl's Programme Manager.

Key Job Outcomes

• To complete reports which will provide players with feedback on their technical, tactical, physical and psychological performance.
• To assist with developmental fixtures which normally take place within the school holiday periods.
• To complete and log accurate player attendance records to each session.
• To attend CPD events in order to continually develop you own personal skills and knowledge alongside utilising and implementing these skills to improve the quality of GDC delivery.

This job description sets out the key outcomes required. It does not specify in detail the activities required to achieve these outcomes. As a term of your employment you may reasonably be expected to perform duties of a similar or related nature to those outlined in the job description.

About The Candidate

Person Specification

Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications & Experience

Required

UEFA C Coaching Badge

X

UEFA B Coaching Badge

X

Introduction to First Aid qualification

X

X

Experienced in talent ID

X

Experience of delivering excellent customer services

X

IT Skills, including Outlook, Word and Powerpoint

X

Experience of working with player/parents in football environments

X

Experience in leading/managing an area/people or teams

X

Has an understanding of how elite players are developed

X

Personal Qualities/Attributes

Hardworking and enthusiastic

X

Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail

X

Reliable and committed

X

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

X

Able to communicate effectively

X

Willingness to work weekday evenings

X

Excellent team player and motivator

P

About The Club

Application Process

Application Instructions

Interested applicants should apply via iRecruit

Application Closing Date

01/08/2025

Interview Date(s)

Week Commencing August 4 th

Start Date

September 2025

Mission, Vision & Values

Mission

Cambridge United aspires to compete at the highest level of the English Football League, whilst operating a financially sustainable football club embedded within the heart of its community.

We are custodians with a collective responsibility to protect and enhance the Club for future generations.

Vision

Creating Memories

We engage current and future generations of supporters by creating memorable moments.

Driving Standards & Performance

We will evolve by driving standards and performance through self-reflection and education.

We are an inclusive Club that is United in Endeavour to enhance lives though the power of sport.

Values

We engage positive and inspiring characters who are committed to serving and strengthening our community, by adopting our 3 keys values.

Teamwork

We achieve more through working together than alone and are United in Endeavour.

Hard Work

We are committed to learning and working towards our pursuit of excellence in everything we do.

Humility

We will celebrate each other’s successes and recognise that no individual is greater than the collective.

Employability Statement

Cambridge United FC is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff.We aim to create a supportive and inclusive working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit.

Safeguarding Statement

Cambridge United FC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.

For those positions where a criminal record check (DBS) is identified as necessary, this will be carried out in line with other safer recruitment checks.

The post holder will be required to undergo Safeguarding training periodically.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Cambridge United FC is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a supportive and inclusive working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, nationality, ethnic origin, religious or political belief or affiliation, trade union membership, gender, gender reassignment, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, disability, socio-economic background or any other inappropriate distinction or characteristic covered by the Equality Act 2010.