Women's ETC Coach (U9 / U10 / U11 / U12)

Our Emerging Talent Centre is one of 73 FA-licensed centres across the country and sits within the Foundation Phase of our girls' programme. Our U9 / U10 / U11 / U12 age groups train once a week on Monday evenings (5:00pm - 6:30pm and 7:00pm - 8:30pm).

You would be responsible for planning and delivering high-quality sessions that align with Foundation Phase development priorities and Oxford United Women's objectives to develop dynamic decision makers and movers who love the game! 

Multiple vacancies are available.

Job Title: ETC Coach (U9 / U10 / U11 / U12)

Reports To: Head of Girls Football, Player Development Lead 

Location: Oxford United Training Ground, Oxford Road, Horspath, OX33 1RT 

Minimum level - UEFA C holder 

£15p/h

Role & Responsibilities – General:

• Attend all fixtures and games across the season for your designated age group(s)
• Planning and delivering high-quality pitch sessions and gameday coaching in line with the OUWFC philosophy and game model
• Monitor, record, and assess the progress of individual players and provide regular input into Individual Development Plans
• Help drive and nurture a positive, high-challenge, high-support culture in which all players and staff can enjoy and thrive within
• Help ensure all safeguarding policies and guidelines are always adhered to
• Always uphold club and programme values and professional standards
• Provide input into selection processes and actively engage in exit strategies for released players
• Be prepared to work across age groups to support the pathway as needed
• Be responsible for maintaining the kit and equipment to a high standard

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

• FA Level 2 / UEFA C (Completed)
• FA Introduction to First Aid / Emergency First Aid
• FA Safeguarding Certificate
• An enhanced DBS check will be carried out
• A driving License and the ability to travel independently and reliably
• Experience working with high-level youth athletes 

Desirable Qualifications & Experience:

• UEFA B License (or currently completing)
• Experience providing written feedback to players (Individual Learning Plans)

Person Specification:

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, elite performance environment
• Ability to meet deadlines with a high level of precision and reliability
• Ability to use basic Google Drive functions and associated programmes for administration responsibilities
• Ambitious and driven towards contributing to the development and progression of the programme
• Committed to ongoing and regular personal CPD and the ability to engage constructively with feedback

Remuneration Package:

• £15p/h. Tournament/festival rate tbc
• Internal CPD Opportunities
• Opportunity to receive tickets for OUWFC home games

Desirable: 

• Experience working in high-level youth environments
• Experience working with a multi-disciplinary team to support players

Skills & Behaviours: 

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, elite performance environment
• Ability to meet deadlines with a high level of precision and reliability
• Ability to use basic Google Drive functions and associated programmes for administration responsibilities
• Ambitious and driven towards contributing to the development and progression of the programme
• Committed to ongoing and regular personal CPD and the ability to engage constructively with feedback