JOB TITLE: U16 Assistant Coach

DEPARTMENT: Women's Academy
LOCATION: Cobham Training ground – Plus travel to and from away fixtures
CONTRACT: Fixed Term – Part time 14 Hours per week. 4 Days from 7, as required by team schedule

About the role:
To assist in the planning and delivery of high quality sessions, supporting the Head coach in the long term
player development of all players within the U16 squad.

Main Responsibilities:
• Support the planning & delivery of high quality training sessions for the U16 squad, following the clubs Game model, practice methodology and player development framework.
• Provide individual support for all players to aid their development.
• Assist with matchday planning and delivery, including player selection, match preparation and post game analysis.
• Maintain high professional standards and ensure a positive training and matchday environment.
• Work with the MDT such as medical, performance, education and safeguarding to ensure a joined up approach is carried out for all players.
• Provide up to date and timely IAP documentation to the Head coach and Coaching lead on request.
• Support the implementation of Individual Action Plans (IAPs) across the U16 age groups.
• Support and manage transition of players to and from the U16 squad.
• Maintain regular communication with players, parents and other stakeholders.
• Performs any other duties as required for the Senior Team & Academy.

Skills and Behaviours required:
• UEFA B Licence (Essential)
• UEFA A Licence (Desirable)
• FA Youth Award (Desirable)
• FA Safeguarding Qualification (Essential)
• FA First Aid Qualification (Essential)
• Postgraduate qualification in relevant subject (e.g. Sport Science/Coaching) (Desirable)

Experiences
• Strong understanding of age-specific development principles and player profiling
• Experience working with elite youth female athletes (Desirable)
• Previous professional playing experience (Desirable)
• Knowledge of grassroots, school and academy level football
• Excellent observation, evaluation, and communication skills

Behaviours:
• Player centred Coaching
• Professionalism and Integrity
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently
• Adaptability and professional
• Excellent communication & interpersonal skills to be able to work successfully across a range of stakeholders (e.g. players, age group coaches, parents).
• Has a passion for youth development and understands the process of managing & developing talent.
• Has good reflection skills to review individual & departmental performance and make necessary
changes where/when necessary.
• Shows great attention to detail & delivers the highest standards regardless of the task.
• Is keen to learn & experience new things to develop as a practitioner.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion:

At Chelsea we recognise that the diversity of our people is one of our greatest strengths and we are taking positive action to ensure our existing colleagues and job applicants can fully be themselves and bring their own unique experiences and perspectives to Chelsea FC. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.

If you need reasonable adjustments made to the recruitment process, please reach out to your recruiter, who will be able to advise and support you. 

Chelsea FC is fully committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all children, young people and adults at risk (vulnerable groups). We therefore require all successful applicants to complete a DBS Check prior to starting employment. Depending on the role, successful applicants may also be required to undergo other child protection screening where appropriate.

This Job Description is not intended to be exhaustive; the duties and responsibilities may therefore vary over time according to the changing needs of the Club.