Girls Pathway Coach

Barnsley Football Club; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 27,552 - 41,328; Part time

Job summary

Barnsley Football Club is looking for coaches to support the holistic development of female players aged 7 to 16 in the Youth Development Female Pathway. Coaches will be expected to implement a training syllabus, ensure quality coaching, and assist with fixtures and talent identification sessions.

The ideal candidates will possess a FA Level 1 coaching badge (or be working towards it) and have strong communication, organisational skills, and experience working in football environments. Evening hours required.

Qualifications

• Experienced in talent ID.
• Experience of delivering excellent customer services.
• Experience of working with players and parents in football environments.
• Experience in leading or managing football teams.
• Understanding of elite player development.

Responsibilities

• Coach and support female players aged 7-16 in their development.
• Implement a 30-week training syllabus as per the Girls Programme Manager.
• Ensure high-quality coaching across sessions.
• Complete mid and end of season reports for players.
• Assist with pathway fixtures during school holidays.
• Log accurate player attendance records.

Skills

Hardworking and enthusiastic

Excellent organisational skills

Reliable and committed

Ability to work independently

Effective communication

Excellent team player

Education

FA Level 1 coaching badge or working towards it

Introduction to First Aid qualification

Tools

IT skills (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint)

Job description

Various evening hours from 4:30pm to 8:30pm (Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays)

Role Summary

To coach and support female players holistic development aged between 7-16, within our Youth Development Female Pathway, which could include the U8s Centre, Girls Development Centres, Girls Elite Centres and Girls Emerging Talent Centres.

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

Key Job Outcomes

• To ensure high quality coaching takes place across all sessions
• To complete mid and end of season reports which will provide players with feedback on their technical, tactical, physical and psychological performance.
• To assist with pathway fixtures which normally take place within the school holiday periods.
• To assist with Talent ID sessions for our Female Pathway
• To complete and log accurate player attendance records across each session you work on.
• To attend CPD events set by the Girls Programme Manager in order to continually develop you own personal skills and knowledge alongside utilising and implementing these skills to improve the quality of Female Pathway Programmes delivery.
• Potential to be involved in our annual Girls Pathway Tour that takes place usually over the Easter Holidays
• Potential to be involved in our Girls Camps that take place over school holiday periods

Required Qualifications and Experience

• FA Level 1 coaching badge or working towards it
• Introduction to First Aid qualification
• Experienced in talent ID
• Experience of delivering excellent customer services
• IT skills, including Outlook, Word and Powerpoint
• Experience of working with player/parents in football environments
• Experience in leading/managing football teams
• Has an understanding of how elite players are developed

Required Skills and Attributes

• Hardworking and enthusiastic
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Reliable and committed
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Able to communicate effectively
• Willingness to work weekday evenings
• Excellent team player and motivator

Equalities, Diversity, and Inclusion 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. 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.

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.