Women s Academy Lead

Al Qadisiyah; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Al Qadisiyah is seeking a senior academy leader to oversee player development, coaching education, and safeguarding within a high-performance environment in Saudi Arabia.

The role requires UEFA B Licence (A Licence desirable), proven team leadership, and the ability to align daily activity with long-term club strategy. English fluency is essential, Arabic a bonus, with a focus on holistic player development and staff mentoring.

Qualifications

• Essential UEFA B Licence (Desirable UEFA A Licence).
• Proven ability to lead teams and manage complex projects.
• Experience with data management systems to monitor performance.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with diverse groups.
• Fluent in English; Arabic is a bonus.
• Experience in the Middle East club environment desirable.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, mentor and manage coaching education and support staff to foster a high-performance culture.
• Ensure adherence to compliance and safeguarding, report to Women’s Sporting Director.
• Liaise with parents, agents and staff to align academy activities with club strategy.
• Provide line management and develop individual development plans for academy players.
• Analyze performance data to inform strategic decisions and board discussions.

Skills

Team Leadership

Data Analytics

Stakeholder Engagement

Communication

Innovation

Attention to Detail

English Fluency

Arabic Bonus

Education

UEFA B Licence

UEFA A Licence

Job description

Overview

The role focusing on the Player Development Implement coaching philosophies manage curriculum monitor progress ensure academic football support and focus on holistic growth

Job Responsibilities

Staff Leadership

Recruit mentor and manage coaching education and support staff fostering a high-performance culture

Compliance

amp Reporting Ensure adherence to governing body rules SAFF etc Manage audits and report to Womenu2019s Sporting Director

Stakeholder Management

Liaise with parents agents Womenu2019s Sporting Director Womenu2019s 1st Team Head Coach and coaching staff

Welfare

amp Safeguarding Work with the Club Safeguarding Manager to prioritise child protection mental health and overall well-being ensuring all staff have necessary clearances Deliver best practice across all areas of the academy including technical coaching physical performance nutrition psychology mental health wellbeing and sports medicine Create an environment and workflow that optimizes the individual and collective performance of our players through analysis data and insight and aligns with the Al Qadsiah Football Strategy Provide line management support to the direct reports and align work according Maximize the capacities of individual players within the context of the team by providing the highest level of coaching possible Design individual development plans in line with age group coaches for all academy players Work closely across all departments to provide holistic player development Provide analysis and key metrics for use in board meetings strategy meetings coaching meetings and or any other relevant forum Ensure all continuous professional development and training courses are up to date and the minimum professional standards of the Academy are met Any other reasonable tasks as required by the Womenu2019s Sporting Director

Requirements

• UEFA A Licence or equivalent (Desirable)
• UEFA B Licence (Essential)
• Evidence of creating and leading Academy projects
• Proven ability to lead teams and manage complex projects.
• Proven ability to align daily activities with long-term Club Strategy
• Experience of using data management systems/methodologies to monitor and evaluate performance (Desirable)
• Excellent skills for interacting with diverse groups (players, parents, executives).
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, capable of building relationships at all levels
• Proactive and innovative mindset to identify and implement new opportunities for improvement
• Meticulous attention to detail and a positive, calm and trustworthy manner and way of working
• Must speak fluent English, (Arabic a bonus)
• Experience within a professional club in the Middle East (Desirable)