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Hours: Full Time, including evenings and weekends

Contract Type:  Fixed Term until 30 May 2026

Criminal Record Check: Enhanced with Childs Barred List

What is the role?

As an Assistant Coach, you will support the Women’s First Team Head Coach in developing and preparing a Women’s First Team Squad capable of success in the Women’s Championship and Women’s Super League.

What will you be doing?

You will assist with the coaching of the Women’s First Team squad with the Head Coach, on and off the pitch. This will involve working with the full squad, smaller groups, and individuals, tactically and technically to improve players understanding of how we want to play. In addition, you will monitor and assess all players in the First Team Squad and Academy players with the First Team, in training and match performances and maintain all appropriate records using the First team platform for auditing processes. You will also be expected to ensure all First Team players have an Individual Player Development Plan and support delivery of these plans on and off the pitch.

Working with the coach responsible for Set Pieces, you will design and deliver a successful set piece philosophy. Moreover, you will collaborate with the Head Coach and Lead Analyst to scout opposition through live observations and through available platforms, producing opposition analysis reports as required. Where appropriate, you may also contribute to the recruitment of players through the Recruitment Manager and Head Coach.

Is this you?

The ideal candidate for the role should have good communication skills and be confident in giving and receiving feedback. They should be able to work effectively as part of a team and individually with a professional attitude.

Essential Skills and Experience

• UEFA A Licence
• Current FA Level 1 Introduction into First Aid in Football (IFAiF)
• Current FA Safeguarding Children Workshop certificate
• Current member of FA licenced Coaches Club

Desirable Skills and Experience

• FA Advanced Youth Award
• Experience as a Head of Assistant Coach in the Women’s Super League or Women’s Championship

How this benefits you…

If you are successful, you can look forward to a healthy benefits package;

• Access to x2 free match tickets for every home league game.
• Access to our staff Health & Wellbeing initiatives (Mental & Physical Health).
• Discounted Southampton Football Club merchandise.
• 25 days’ holiday per year excluding bank holidays plus your birthday off each year.
• Contributory Pension Scheme.
• Learning & Development opportunities - supporting you to develop your potential and achieve in your career.
• Free onsite parking.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Collaborative & inclusive working culture.

How can I apply?

Just click on the apply button, enter your details and answer a quick pre-screening questionnaire, then attach your CV.

The closing date for applications is 22nd December 2024

*We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a high volume of applicants is received*