Assistant Head of Women and Girls Football

About Pompey in the Community

Pompey in the Community (PiTC) is the charitable arm of Portsmouth Football Club, using the power of football, sport and education to inspire, motivate and support people across Portsmouth and the surrounding areas. Our programmes support children, young people and adults to improve their physical and mental wellbeing, develop confidence and skills, and create positive futures through education, employability and social inclusion. The organisation, alongside the club, have huge ambitions to really embed themselves in the local community. As a result, it is an exciting time to join Pompey in the Community.

 About the Role

Pompey in the Community is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, charismatic, and dedicated Assistant Head of Women & Girls Football to coordinator, support, organise and deliver on our Female Football Development programme.

The Assistant Head of Women & Girls Football & will play a key role in delivering high-quality coaching across the Junior Premier League development squads, the BTEC Football & Education programme, and become our technical lead of our ETC (Emerging Talent Centre). This role includes overseeing and delivering sessions for after-school football, holiday courses, walking football, across the communities we serve.

Through the ETC Pompey in the Community aims to create an inclusive and inspiring environment where every player feels welcome and can develop. The ETC is committed to promoting both quality and diversity, while ensuring that all young players with potential can access ETC. The ETC focuses on designing and regularly reviewing a strong coaching curriculum, while fostering a culture where players learn, have enjoyment, and build a lasting love for the game.

This role will also involve developing and implementing a comprehensive support programme for the coaches involved within the ETC.

 How to Apply

Please send you CV and letter of application, explaining why you are the best person for the role to: HR@pompeyitc.org.uk

 JOB DESCRIPTION: Assistant Head of Women & Girls Football

Hours will be flexible, as well as working during the day you will be required to work outside of normal office hours, at evenings, weekends, and Bank Holidays. The role will also include working match days within our Junior Premier League Development programme and travelling on tour.

 Duties and Responsibilities

The post holder will be responsible and accountable for:

·         Assist the delivery and administration of our junior squads

·         Oversee the running of a BTEC team including recruitment, trials, administration, training and games

·         Mentor the coaches within the Football & Education department recommending CPD opportunities and demonstrating best practice.

·         Assist with the Girls annual tour

·         Increase participation of all programmes within the PITC participation provision including after school clubs, holiday courses, walking football, create and oversee new opportunities, and one-off football events.

·         Manage age groups within the Football development programme (JPL)

·         Manage or assist with the BTEC education programme which will include matchdays.

·         Delivering coaching sessions – these will include after school clubs as well as development centres in the evening and school holidays when needed.

·         Working with less experienced coaches to aid and support their professional development

·         Booking meetings to generate business and promotion of our work.

·         Adhering to PITC’s Safeguarding Policy, Health & Safety, and Equal Opportunities and all other policies.

·         Making sure that your DBS check, Safeguarding Children, First Aid, and any coaching certificates are kept up to date.

·         Willing to contribute to your own Professional Development by attending organised courses and finding your own courses where appropriate.

·         Ensuring that all registers are properly maintained and returned promptly.

·         Any other duties as deemed appropriate by the Trustees.

General

To always represent Pompey in the Community and Portsmouth Community Football Club in a professional manner, regarding to uniform, presentation, personal hygiene, attitude, conduct and professionalism. To be able to work flexible and hours where the role of the job requires including evenings, weekends, and match days. 

PERSON SPECIFICATION DESCRIPTION

 Qualifications

Essential

·         UEFA C Licence working towards UEFA B

·         FA Youth Module 1 (or a willingness to achieve)

·         In date Safeguarding certificate (or willingness to update asap)

·         In date First Aid certificate (or willingness to update asap)

·         Current FA Coaching licence (or willingness to undergo necessary CPD (Continued Professional Development))

·         Full UK Driving Licence Car owner and willingness to use own vehicle for work

Desirable

·         Multi Skills Level 2

·         UEFA B Licence

·         FA Youth module 2 and 3.

·         Sports related degree

Safeguarding

Pompey in the Community is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All staff are expected to share this commitment and demonstrate a clear understanding of their safeguarding responsibilities.

The successful candidate will be required to work in line with all safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment for all participants. This role involves regular contact with children and young people and therefore requires a strong commitment to safeguarding practice at all times.

 This post is subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check, which is an essential requirement of the role.

 General: The successful candidate will be expected to represent Pompey in the Community and Portsmouth Community Football Club in a professional manner at all times. This includes maintaining high standards of:

• Presentation and appearance
• Personal conduct and professionalism
• Attitude and communication

Commitment to the values and reputation of the organisation