Girls U16 Academy Assistant Coach — Part-Time

Charlton Athletic Community Trust; Stamping Ground (KY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Charlton Athletic Football Club is seeking a U16 Assistant Coach for the Girls Academy at Sparrows Lane Training Ground. This part-time role supports the U16 Head Coach with planning, delivery, and review of coaching sessions, and contributes to player development within a high-standard football environment.

The role requires a strong team-first mindset, excellent organisational skills, and a willingness to work evenings and weekends to support matches and training.

Qualifications

• Essential: FA Level 3 / UEFA B Licence
• Essential: FA DBS
• Essential: FA Safeguarding Children
• Essential: FA IFAiF or Emergency First Aid
• Desirable: UEFA A Licence
• Desirable: Relevant degree (e.g. Sports Coaching, Sports Science, PGCE)
• Desirable: Talent ID qualification (FA Talent ID Level 2)
• CPD in areas such as female youth player development, talent identification and development, player support and wellbeing

Responsibilities

• Support the U16 Head Coach with planning, delivery and review of coaching sessions.
• Contribute positively to player development and selection decisions.
• Coach using a player-centred approach, encouraging questions, feedback and ownership.
• Help players understand the purpose and rationale behind training and decisions.
• Set individual development targets and support players to achieve them.
• Monitor player development and maintain accurate records on the Academy monitoring system.
• Provide regular feedback to players and parents/carers.
• Work closely with coaching, medical and performance staff to support player development and wellbeing.
• Support effective matchday management in line with the Academy’s development philosophy.
• Support players’ holistic development, including football, personal development and wellbeing.
• Promote high standards of behavior and ensure Academy expectations are upheld.
• Work with the Safeguarding Manager to prioritise player welfare and safeguarding.
• Seek feedback and reflect on personal performance to identify areas for improvement.
• Maintain a personal Development Action Plan and undertake relevant CPD.
• Keep up to date with current research and best practice in youth and female football.

Skills

Teamwork & communication

Fast-paced environment

Organisation & attention to detail

Positive & professional approach

Education

FA Level 3 / UEFA B Licence

FA DBS

FA Safeguarding Children

FA IFAiF or Emergency First Aid

UEFA A Licence

Relevant degree (Sports Coaching, etc.)

Talent ID qualification (FA Talent ID Level 2)

CPD in female youth development / talent identification

Job description

Charlton Athletic Football Club is seeking a U16 Assistant Coach for the Girls Academy at Sparrows Lane Training Ground. This part-time role supports the U16 Head Coach with planning, delivery, and review of coaching sessions, and contributes to player development within a high-standard football environment.

The role requires a strong team-first mindset, excellent organisational skills, and a willingness to work evenings and weekends to support matches and training.