Job Title

U18’s Girls Head Coach

Reports to

Women’s Football Board

Location

Cambridge United Football Club

Salary

£50 per week

Hours

Must be available to work certain weekday evenings training sessions and Saturday matchdays.

Role Summary

This is an exciting opportunity for a committed, ambitious, and motivated coach to develop our Under 18s talent with a goal to progress into the First Team. Prospective candidates should be able to communicate well with others including, players, coaching staff and committee members.  They should be an excellent motivator and possess good management skills.  They should ideally have previous experience with coaching women and girls although all experience will be considered.

Key Job Outcomes

·        To lead the organisation, delivery, and communication of the girls U18’s JPL team which includes the running of training sessions, fixtures, trials and other additional opportunities/events.

·        Support and liaise with the CUWFC first team manager and other coaching staff when required.

·        To ensure appropriate monitoring and evaluation of the U18’s girls team budget.

·        Deliver feedback to the first team manager and CUWFC board on player progression and development.

·        Attend committee and staff meetings when required.

·        To comply with all regulatory requirements.

·        Support and promote a safe environment for all. Report any safeguarding concerns to the appropriate nominated individual at the earliest opportunity.

·        Consistently evaluate players’ learning and development. Deliver honest and constructive feedback to team players and parents, encouraging improvement and progression into the First Team where and when possible.

·        To support the recruitment of required staff for the U18’s girls’ team

·        To uphold the wider CUFC club ethos, delivering the brand standards of outstanding customer service whilst ensuring a clear and effective line of communication is maintained across the team and club.

·        To promote and market all Club activities and programmes by appropriate means, as requested. You will be assisted with this by the Communications Manager and the other Club staff team members.

·        Any other duties as requested by the CUWFC board or staff members.

Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications & Experience

Required

Desirable

UEFA C award in coaching football

P

UEFA B award in coaching football

P

Experienced and has knowledge of female football

P

Introduction to First Aid qualification

P

FA Safeguarding children workshop

P

Experienced in talent ID

P

Experience of delivering excellent customer services

P

IT Skills, including Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint

P

Experience of working with player/parents in football environments

P

Experience leading/managing an area/people or teams

P

Personal Qualities/Attributes

Hardworking and enthusiastic

P

Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail

P

Reliable and committed

P

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

P

Able to communicate effectively

P

Willingness to work weekday evenings and Saturdays

P

Application Instructions

Interested applicants should apply by submitting their CV and Cover letter.

Application Closing Date

7th June 2023

Interview Date(s)

TBC

Start Date

ASAP

Employability Statement

Cambridge United FC is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff.  We aim to create a supportive and inclusive working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit.

Safeguarding Statement

Cambridge United FC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.

For those positions where a criminal record check (DBS) is identified as necessary, this will be carried out in line with other safer recruitment checks.

The post holder will be required to undergo Safeguarding training periodically.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Cambridge United FC is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a supportive and inclusive working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, nationality, ethnic origin, religious or political belief or affiliation, trade union membership, gender, gender reassignment, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, disability, socio-economic background or any other inappropriate distinction or characteristic covered by the Equality Act 2010.