U18 Assistant Coach - Women\'s Academy in Cobham

LOCATION: Cobham – Chelsea FC Training Ground, plus travel to and from Away games

CONTRACT: Full Time, Fixed Term, 40 hours across any 6 of 7 days, or, as and when required according to team schedule.

The Role

To be responsible for supporting all technical & tactical aspects of players within this age group, alongside the head coach, with a clear focus on development. Primary responsibility is to support the head coach in all aspects of training, development, and team management. You will assist in planning and executing training sessions, providing individual coaching and feedback to players, and contributing to game day strategies and tactics. Additionally, you will play a key role in promoting a positive and inclusive team culture, providing guidance to players both on and off the pitch.

Closing date: 3rd March. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. In the event that we receive a large number of applications, the position may be filled before the listed closing date. To avoid missing out, please submit your application at your earliest convenience.

Key Responsibilities

• To lead and deliver high quality training sessions, capable of supporting players developmental needs.
• To coach all training sessions in-line with the clubs playing philosophy and Women’s Academy Blueprint.
• To provide opposition analysis, to support the Head coach of the U18’s in game strategy, and subsequent session planning.
• To support in the planning of the team periodisation each week.
• To help develop players capable of playing for CFCW at WSL and UWCL.
• To provide performance and progress reports on players within the relevant age group, for the Head of Chelsea FC Women’s Academy and wider team.
• When planning or delivering, provide direction to MDT staff on Roles and Responsibilities within each session, with the player development at the heart.
• To undertake a progressive and ongoing professional development process, attending and participating in in-house CPD sessions (when possible) and external sessions (if relevant).

What You’ll Bring

• UEFA B Licence (Desirable)
• UEFA A Licence (Essential)
• FA Advanced Youth Award
• FA Youth Award Modules
• FA Safeguarding Qualification
• FA First Aid Qualification
• Excellent timekeeping and attendance
• Excellent communication skills with other parties, colleagues and players
• Excellent team player
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work to deadline and to be efficient

Our Expectations

• To embody the club’s BLUE behaviours (Brave, Lead, Unity, Edge) in the approach to work and interaction with others.
• To adhere to the club’s policies and procedures, including Health & Safety, Financial Authorisation, Confidentiality and GDPR.
• To act as an ambassador for diversity, equality, and inclusion, and demonstrate a positive commitment by treating others fairly in line with our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Policy and reporting any acts of discrimination through appropriate channels.
• To create a safe environment and act to protect all young people and vulnerable adults that are either in your care or attending club premises, and report any concerns to the Safeguarding Lead.
• To report any misconduct or suspected misconduct to the HR Department.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At Chelsea we recognise that the diversity of our people is one of our greatest strengths and we are taking positive action to ensure our existing colleagues and job applicants can fully be themselves and bring their own unique experiences and perspectives to Chelsea FC. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity. If you need reasonable adjustments made to the recruitment process, please reach out to your recruiter, who will be able to advise and support you.

Chelsea FC is fully committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all children, young people and adults at risk (vulnerable groups). We therefore require all successful applicants to complete a DBS Check prior to starting employment. Depending on the role, successful applicants may also be required to undergo other child protection screening where appropriate.

This Job Description is not intended to be exhaustive; the duties and responsibilities may therefore vary over time according to the changing needs of the Club.