Girls Elite Centre Coach

EFL; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A football coaching organization is seeking to hire a coach for female players aged 8-16 at their Girls Elite Centres in Cambridge. The role involves implementing a structured training syllabus, assisting with fixtures, maintaining attendance records, and developing players' technical and psychological skills. Ideal candidates will hold FA and UEFA coaching badges, have experience in customer service, and possess strong organizational and communication skills. Weekend and evening availability is expected.

Qualifications

• FA Level 1 coaching badge required.
• UEFA C Coaching Badge needed.
• Introduction to First Aid qualification essential.
• Experience in talent identification is a must.
• Excellent customer service experience is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Coach and support female players in their development.
• Implement a 30-week training syllabus.
• Complete performance reports for players.
• Assist with developmental fixtures during school holidays.
• Log accurate player attendance records.

Skills

FA Level 1 coaching badge

UEFA C Coaching Badge

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 an area/people or teams

Understanding of elite player development

Excellent organisational skills

Ability to work independently

Effective communication skills

Willingness to work weekday evenings

Team player and motivator

Job description

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 GEC delivery.

About The Candidate

Person Specific:

Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications & Experience

Required

FA Level 1 coaching badge

X

UEFA C 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

X

About The Club

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 through 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.