Job Description
Location: Aylesford Football Club, Forstal Road, Aylesford, Pavillion, ME20 7AU
Salary: £30 per hour
Hours per week: Weekly sessions on Friday Evening 6-9pm, with the addition of training supplements and fixtures to be added to the delivery. Minimum of 3 hours per week
Closing Date: Thursday 17th July 2025
Vacancy Type: Casual contract until June 2026
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of FA Coaching Level 3/UEFA B qualification or a teaching qualification with a minimum of the FA Level 2/UEFA C, with knowledge and experience working within the girls' football pathway. They will also hold valid and in-date FA Safeguarding Childrens qualification and Introduction to First Aid in Football (IFAiF) or FA Emergency First Aid (EFAiF) qualification. It is preferable that candidates hold a full driving license.
Key Accountabilities
- To lead and inspire an environment where any player is welcome, and possibility is encouraged via a systemic approach to identify emerging talent.
- Creating and delivering session plans to provide high quality coaching to girls playing in U13-U16 age groups, to attain the highest levels of performance possible in a safe, secure and supportive environment.
- Implement training and games programme in line with the Kent FA ETC curriculum, as well as supporting coaches to ensure this is done universally.
- To monitor player development and support players and coaches construct relevant and achievable individual development plans following the completion of player review process.
- Liaise with, and maintain an open line of communication with, the clubs the players involved in the ETC come from to provide and align the players’ development both in house and away from the centre.
- Work alongside the centre manager to ensure players are receiving the best experience possible to support each individual develop appropriately across the FA’s four corners.
- Working alongside support coaches to provide a challenging football environment to meet the needs of all players in your group.
- Ensure that the Kent FA philosophy and ethos is followed at all times.
- Ensure effective communication between all departments and stakeholders, including parents, is continuous throughout the season.
- To adhere to the FA Safeguarding and equality policies and procedures.
- To adhere to the FA and Kent FA ETC codes of conduct at all times.
- To adhere to the Kent FA ETC Data Protection Policy and Privacy Policy.
