Job Description
Job description
To lead, coach and support the development of the U18s team, fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment. The coach will be responsible for delivering coaching sessions that align with the club’s philosophy, and long-term player development plan.
Job requirements
Essential and Desirable
The U18s Lead Pathway Coach (Women) must:
• Have their UEFA B Licence (or currently working towards).
• Have their FA Introduction to First Aid in Football certificate (valid and in date).
• Have their FA Safeguarding Certificate (valid and in date).
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with
players, parents/carers, colleagues and key stakeholders.
• Demonstrate understanding of player-centred coaching and long-term player development.
• Have experience delivering individual player development programmes.
• Have experience coaching within female football programmes and/or elite football environments.
• Have experience identifying and recruiting players within the women's football pathway.
• Show an ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, whilst also working independently
when required.
• Demonstrate excellent organisational skills, with strong attention to detail and consistently high
professional standards.
• Have the ability to appropriately challenge, support and motivate young players.
Ideally, U18s Lead Pathway Coach (Women) will:
• Have their UEFA A Licence (or currently working towards).
• Demonstrate experience working with elite youth female footballers.
• Have previous experience within an FA Regional Talent Club (RTC), Professional Game Academy
(PGA), Women's Super League Academy or similar environment.
• Have experience using HUDL (or similar video analysis software) to support player development.
• Have the ability to make effective decisions under pressure.
• Demonstrate resilience, accountability and ownership in challenging situations
The U18s Lead Pathway Coach (Women) must:
• Have their UEFA B Licence (or currently working towards).
• Have their FA Introduction to First Aid in Football certificate (valid and in date).
• Have their FA Safeguarding Certificate (valid and in date).
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with
players, parents/carers, colleagues and key stakeholders.
• Demonstrate understanding of player-centred coaching and long-term player development.
• Have experience delivering individual player development programmes.
• Have experience coaching within female football programmes and/or elite football environments.
• Have experience identifying and recruiting players within the women's football pathway.
• Show an ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, whilst also working independently
when required.
• Demonstrate excellent organisational skills, with strong attention to detail and consistently high
professional standards.
• Have the ability to appropriately challenge, support and motivate young players.
Ideally, U18s Lead Pathway Coach (Women) will:
• Have their UEFA A Licence (or currently working towards).
• Demonstrate experience working with elite youth female footballers.
• Have previous experience within an FA Regional Talent Club (RTC), Professional Game Academy
(PGA), Women's Super League Academy or similar environment.
• Have experience using HUDL (or similar video analysis software) to support player development.
• Have the ability to make effective decisions under pressure.
• Demonstrate resilience, accountability and ownership in challenging situations
Job responsibilities
To lead, coach and support the development of the U18 Women's team, fostering a positive, inclusive and
high-performance learning environment. The successful candidate will lead the planning and delivery of the
U18 programme, ensuring all coaching aligns with the Club's Playing Philosophy and long-term player
development plan. Working closely with the Head of Youth and the multidisciplinary team, the role will
support players to maximise their potential and prepare them for progression into the First Team or
appropriate future pathways.
The following is a non-exhaustive list of the responsibilities of the role:
• Plan, lead, deliver and review all U18 training sessions and matchdays alongside the U18
multidisciplinary team.
• Ensure all coaching sessions are aligned to the Club's Playing Philosophy and contribute towards weekly,
monthly and seasonal objectives.
• Create and maintain a high-quality, player-centred learning environment that supports the holistic
development of players on and off the pitch.
• Develop, implement and regularly review Individual Development Plans (IDPs) for all U18 players.
• Work closely with the FFCW Head of Youth to ensure alignment across the Women's pathway and
support player progression towards the First Team.
• Regularly monitor, report and communicate player progress, development and potential pathway
movement, including transition and exit routes, to the Head of Youth.
• Lead the organisation and coordination of U18 matchdays, ensuring effective communication with
opposition clubs, league officials and internal staff.
• Maintain effective communication with players, parents/carers and Academy staff to support player
development and wellbeing.
• Report and record all safeguarding, welfare and player wellbeing concerns promptly via CPOMS,
ensuring all incidents are managed in line with the Club's safeguarding policies, procedures and reporting
standards.
• Attend all staff, player and departmental meetings as directed by the FFCW Head of Youth.
• Complete all planning, reporting and administrative tasks within agreed timeframes and maintain accurate
player records.
• Engage in Continued Professional Development (CPD) opportunities to maintain and enhance coaching
practice and industry standards.
• Undertake any other duties reasonably requested by the FFCW Head of Youth
high-performance learning environment. The successful candidate will lead the planning and delivery of the
U18 programme, ensuring all coaching aligns with the Club's Playing Philosophy and long-term player
development plan. Working closely with the Head of Youth and the multidisciplinary team, the role will
support players to maximise their potential and prepare them for progression into the First Team or
appropriate future pathways.
The following is a non-exhaustive list of the responsibilities of the role:
• Plan, lead, deliver and review all U18 training sessions and matchdays alongside the U18
multidisciplinary team.
• Ensure all coaching sessions are aligned to the Club's Playing Philosophy and contribute towards weekly,
monthly and seasonal objectives.
• Create and maintain a high-quality, player-centred learning environment that supports the holistic
development of players on and off the pitch.
• Develop, implement and regularly review Individual Development Plans (IDPs) for all U18 players.
• Work closely with the FFCW Head of Youth to ensure alignment across the Women's pathway and
support player progression towards the First Team.
• Regularly monitor, report and communicate player progress, development and potential pathway
movement, including transition and exit routes, to the Head of Youth.
• Lead the organisation and coordination of U18 matchdays, ensuring effective communication with
opposition clubs, league officials and internal staff.
• Maintain effective communication with players, parents/carers and Academy staff to support player
development and wellbeing.
• Report and record all safeguarding, welfare and player wellbeing concerns promptly via CPOMS,
ensuring all incidents are managed in line with the Club's safeguarding policies, procedures and reporting
standards.
• Attend all staff, player and departmental meetings as directed by the FFCW Head of Youth.
• Complete all planning, reporting and administrative tasks within agreed timeframes and maintain accurate
player records.
• Engage in Continued Professional Development (CPD) opportunities to maintain and enhance coaching
practice and industry standards.
• Undertake any other duties reasonably requested by the FFCW Head of Youth
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