Wrexham AFC: Women & Girls Head Coach

Barnsley Football Club; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading football club is seeking a Head Coach for the Women's team to develop players, foster a high-performance culture, and support the ambitions of the club. The successful candidate will have a UEFA A Licence and substantial experience in women's football, leading a team to achieve excellence both on and off the pitch.

Qualifications

• Experience managing or coaching senior/open-age women’s teams.
• Track record in Women's football is essential.
• Knowledge of the Women's game in Wales is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high quality training plans aligned with the coaching team.
• Recruit and develop a high-performing squad.
• Design and implement players' personal development plans.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Passionate advocate for women’s football

Education

UEFA A Licence

Emergency First Aid Certificate

Safeguarding qualification

Job description

The Head Coach will be responsible for building the platform to achieve the Club's high ambitions for the Women's game and contributing to the development of the Women's Youth Teams and players. They should be able to identify and attract quality players for the first team and work with an equally ambitious team of staff to deliver the results on the pitch. They will play a crucial role in the overall success of the Women’s programme with responsibility to foster an environment in which individuals can thrive, to accelerate the development and performance of players and to compete at the highest level.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan and deliver high quality training plans aligned with the coaching team and in line with the club’s playing philosophy.
• Recruit and develop a high-performing squad ensuring best in class player recruitment and retention.
• Design and implement players individual personal development plans.
• Foster an elite culture both on and off the pitch.
• Develop, build and lead a team of coaching staff to improve the first team performance and growth.
• Represent the team internally and externally, championing the women’s game at every level.
• Support the development of the Girls programme.
• Any other duties as requested.

SAFEGUARDING RESPONSIBILITIES

• We are committed to ensuring everyone who engages with the Club has a positive, safe, and supportive experience.
• Staff are required to comply with all aspects of the Club Safeguarding Policies and arrangements and to take personal responsibility and care to enable strong safeguarding practices to be embedded in the Club.
• This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check (with Children’s Barred List).
  

HEALTH & SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Take responsibility and care for the health and safety of yourself and other employees and members of the public who may be affected by your acts or omissions at work.
• To comply with all aspects of the Club’s Health & Safety Policy and arrangements, to enable the company to perform its civil and statutory obligations in relation to Health & Safety.

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Hold a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

About The Candidate

EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

• UEFA A Licence.
• Experience managing or coaching senior/open-age women’s teams.
• Knowledge of the Women's game in Wales and the recruitment potential of North West England is desirable.
• A track record in Women's football is essential.
• Emergency First Aid Certificate or willingness to work towards.
• Safeguarding qualification or willingness to work towards.

PERSONAL SPECIFICATION – SKILLS / ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Growth mindset.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
• Strong commitment to developing players and coaching team.
• Passionate advocate for women’s football with the ability to engage effectively with all stakeholders.