U15 Assistant Coach & Talent ID Lead

LOCATION: Cobham

CONTRACT: Fixed Term - 12 Months

The Opportunity

This is a great opportunity to join our Women’s Academy and to assist in the planning and delivery of high-quality sessions with the U15 team, while leading the Women’s Academy Talent ID strategy for the Foundation and Youth Development phases (U12 – U15).

Key Responsibilities

• Support the planning & delivery of high-quality training sessions for the U15 squad, following the clubs Game model, practice methodology and player development framework.
• Provide individual support for all players to aid their development.
• Assist with matchday planning and delivery, including player selection, match preparation and post-game analysis.
• Maintain high professional standards and ensure a positive training and matchday environment.
• Lead the design and execution of the Talent ID strategy across the U12 – U15 age groups.
• Build and maintain a scouting network to monitor local, regional and national talent. Alongside this, understand the required levels across international competitions.
• Organise and manage talent ID events, trials, open sessions and scouting opportunities.
• Work closely with age group coaches, Recruitment Lead and Head of Women’s Academy, to identify players who fit the club’s player profile and long-term development goals.
• Maintain up to date scouting reports and player tracking databases.
• Observe games and training sessions to identify potential recruits.
• Liaise with external clubs, organisations and schools, to promote positive partnerships and facilitate player access.
• Provide timely reports and updates to the Recruitment Lead and Phase leads on talent identification efforts.
• Contribute to Individual Action Plans (IAPs) for newly recruited and current players.
• Maintain regular communication with parents, scouts and other stakeholders.
• Perform any other duties as required for the Senior Team & Academy.

What you will bring to the role

• UEFA B Licence (Essential)
• Postgraduate qualification in relevant subject (e.g. Sport Science/Coaching) (Desirable)
• Coaching and Scouting in Youth football environment
• Strong understanding of age-specific development principles and player profiling
• Experience working with elite youth female athletes (Desirable)
• Previous professional playing experience (Desirable)
• Knowledge of grassroots, school and academy level football
• Excellent observation, evaluation, and communication skills

What we can offer you

• 25 days annual leave
• Pension Contribution (Perm & FT Employees 5%)
• Private Health Insurance through Vitality
• Life Assurance (4 x base salary)

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.