Team Coach (Women\'s Football)

Location: Sixth Form Campus

Hours of work: 8 hours per week (inclusive of teaching and prep time), 52 weeks per year, Permanent

About us: At City of Portsmouth College, we aspire to be the employer of choice in the Portsmouth area, with a progressive, supportive, and rewarding workplace culture. By joining us, you will personally be part of the change we are driving and will play a pivotal role in supporting the growth and development of our brilliant students, turning them into future leaders and innovators. Everyone at the College is part of the bigger picture and together, each role makes an impact and in turn a difference to our students' learning journey.

What we offer:

• Annual Leave: 42 days total and closure for winter shutdown period in line with Hampshire County Council school holidays & statutory bank holidays
• Learning & Development: Programmes by The Community Adult Education Department
• Staff Development: Access to the College staff development programmes and CPD
• Onsite Discounts: City of Portsmouth College Hair Salon & 50% off at the City of Portsmouth College Sports Centre
• Online Discounts: Unidays, Student Beans, and Totum with a City of Portsmouth College email address
• Parking: Free car parking across all campus sites (apart from Arundel)
• Blue Light Card: providing several discounts for clothing, electrical goods, food and days out, even concert tickets!

About the role: The Elite Football Programme at City of Portsmouth College is continuing to grow, and we are seeking to appoint a dedicated and inspiring Women’s Head Football Coach to lead and develop our women’s football provision. This role will involve delivering high-quality coaching sessions, building a robust and successful women’s football programme, recruiting new players from local schools, and engaging with wider student cohorts to increase participation and progression opportunities within the women’s game. Training sessions delivered offsite at Langstone Complex, Furze Lane. 8 hours of football coaching sessions Monday 1:00pm – 3:00pm Friday 9:00am – 12:00pm

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, plan, and deliver high-quality football coaching sessions to female players within the Elite Football Programme.
• Build, manage, and continually develop an effective and competitive women’s football programme.
• Organise and support with team selection, fixtures, training schedules, and match preparation.
• Recruit prospective female players, including active engagement with local schools (Year 10/11) and participation in outreach activities.
• Promote the women’s programme across the College to increase student engagement and participation.
• Provide pastoral, academic, and performance support to players as part of the wider curriculum and student experience.
• To teach or support delivery on associated academic or vocational areas where appropriate, providing high-quality learning opportunities that meet the needs of individual students.

To be successful in this role, below is what we would need from you:

• A minimum of three years’ experience coaching football, ideally within the women’s game.
• An understanding of the parameters, landscape, and specific challenges associated with women’s football.
• A UEFA B Licence is desirable but not essential; however, a strong coaching background and commitment to professional development is essential.
• Teaching Qualification or willingness to work towards one.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, demonstrating initiative and professionalism.
• Ability to meet targets within set timescales.
• Strong organisational skills, communication skills, and IT literacy.
• A commitment to safeguarding, equality, and inclusive coaching practice.

Diversity and Inclusion: Equality, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion are central to the work of City of Portsmouth College. This underpins the vision of the College to transform lives through providing exceptional education and training.

Pre-Employment Checks: City of Portsmouth College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in our College. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and two references.