Leeds United Women’s First Team Assistant Coach

Location: Leeds United Training Ground, Thorp Arch, LS23 7BA

Contract – Casual

Hours of Work: Training Two Evenings Per Week plus Home & Away Matchdays

What You’ll Be Doing

We are seeking an ambitious, passionate, and highly motivated Assistant Coach to join the Leeds United Women’s First Team coaching staff.

Working closely with the First Team Manager and General Manager, you will support all aspects of the football programme including training delivery, tactical preparation, player development, performance analysis, recruitment, and matchday operations.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role within an ambitious women’s football environment and contribute to the continued development of players, staff, and team performance.

Key Responsibilities:

Coaching & Training

• Assist the First Team Manager in planning, preparing, and delivering high-quality training sessions.

• Lead individual, unit, and small-group coaching sessions when required.

• Design and deliver technical, tactical, physical, and psychological coaching practices.

• Support player development through individual feedback and learning opportunities.

• Ensure training sessions reflect the club's playing philosophy and tactical principles.

• Contribute to the ongoing development of coaching methodology and training practices.

Tactical & Match Preparation

• Assist with tactical planning for league and cup fixtures.

• Analyse opposition strengths, weaknesses, playing styles, and tactical systems.

• Support match planning, team selection, and set-piece preparation.

• Assist in developing tactical solutions and individual player responsibilities.

• Provide tactical observations and coaching feedback throughout matches.

Matchday Responsibilities

• Support the First Team Manager during all fixtures.

• Assist with warm-ups, team talks, and pre-match preparation.

• Support in-game tactical adjustments and substitutions.

• Provide observations from the technical area.

• Assist with post-match reviews and analysis.

• Maintain the highest standards of conduct and professionalism.

Player Development

• Support individual and collective player development.

• Monitor and review player progress.

• Identify technical and tactical development opportunities.

• Support the transition of younger players into the First Team environment.

• Promote accountability, discipline, and continuous improvement.

• Work collaboratively across the Women’s pathway to support player progression.

Analysis & Performance

• Work closely with analysis staff to review training and match footage.

• Contribute to opposition analysis and performance reviews.

• Use video and performance data to support coaching decisions.

• Present analysis findings to players and staff when required.

• Maintain accurate player and team performance records.

Recruitment & Squad Planning

• Support recruitment activities and player identification.

• Attend scouting opportunities and fixtures when required.

• Provide assessments of prospective players.

• Contribute to recruitment discussions and squad planning processes.

• Maintain confidentiality regarding recruitment and player matters.

Collaboration & Culture

• Build strong relationships with coaching, medical, performance, analysis, and management staff.

• Attend multidisciplinary meetings.

• Support the wider Leeds United Women’s football philosophy.

• Represent Leeds United professionally at all times.

Welfare & Safeguarding

• Promote the welfare, wellbeing, and safety of all players.

• Follow all safeguarding, EDI, and welfare procedures.

• Maintain professional boundaries at all times.

• Report safeguarding concerns through appropriate channels.

• Help create a positive, inclusive, and psychologically safe environment.

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What We’re Looking For

You’ll have:

UEFA C Licence (or recognised equivalent coaching qualification).

FA Safeguarding Qualification.

FA First Aid Qualification.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Strong organisational and planning abilities.

High standards of professionalism.

Strong technical and tactical knowledge of football.

Commitment to ongoing professional development.

Experience

Experience coaching within a competitive football environment.

Experience planning and delivering structured training sessions.

Experience supporting player development.

Experience working within a coaching team.

Experience delivering technical and tactical coaching interventions.

Experience working with players in a development-focused environment.

Desirable

UEFA B Licence or currently working towards UEFA B.

Experience coaching within Tier 4 or above of the women's game.

Experience working in a professional or semi-professional football environment.

Experience using video and performance analysis software.

Experience conducting opposition analysis.

Experience supporting scouting and player recruitment.

Experience working within a structured women’s and girls’ pathway.

Why Should You Join Leeds United?

Whether you are on the pitch or behind the scenes here, we’re united by passion, pride, and a drive to always improve. You’ll be joining a supportive team where your voice is valued and your development matters.

In return for your dedication, you’ll receive a competitive salary package and pension scheme, along with a range of exciting benefits perks.

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If you’re looking to take the next step in your career and want to be part of a club that’s as committed to its people as it is to performance, we would love to see your application.

📅 Deadline: 16th September 2026