Women\'s First Team Head Coach

Forest Green Rovers are excited to be recruiting a Women’s First Team Head Coach, on a part time basis. The successful candidate will contribute to the strategic preparation of the Women’s First Team and the long-term development of players within Forest Green Rovers Female Programme.

The responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Plan and conduct two technical and tactical training sessions, as well as any fixtures with the help of the First Team Manager and support coach.
• Devise game plans through analysis and on pitch delivery.
• Devise a plan to ensure all First Team Players continue to develop and grow their game.
• Create a positive culture based on daily behaviours and principles of play.
• Lead on team and squad selection for any First Team fixtures.
• Recruitment of new players through open sessions and utilising a network of contacts.
• Provide a pathway to give young players an opportunity at First Team level.
• Monitor young players in the ETC to highlight future players for the Women’s First Team.
• In conjunction with the Designated Safeguarding Officer, ensure all policies, practices and procedures relating to safeguarding of young people are implemented.

Essential Qualifications and Experience

• UEFA B Licence
• EFAiF
• Enhanced DBS clearance
• FA Safeguarding Certificate

Person Specification

• A team player who is passionate about player development.
• Values holistic development of people.
• Drives high standards and can challenge constructively.
• Can deal with adversity with a positive attitude and is adaptable.
• Be empathetic to staff and young players.
• Possess exceptional organisation and communication skills.
• Has a passion to research modern trends in football.
• Can build teams to win.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

• UEFA A Licence
• Coach Education Qualification
• D1 Minibus Driving License
• Previous coaching experience
• Competent using various platforms including Teamworks and Hudl.

We are an equal opportunities employer and committed to ensuring that all are treated fairly and with respect, regardless of their age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion and belief, sex or sexual orientation. FGR are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment fully.

Forest Green is looking to the future – Climate change is an existential threat, and we need to build a more sustainable world. Sustainability is at the core of everything we do at FGR. We’re on a mission to push the boundaries of what is possible in the world of sport, and beyond. Established in 1889, we’re also one of the oldest football clubs in the world. That history continues with every season and every trophy, bolstered by the support of an incredibly passionate, global fanbase. Those moments are only made possible with the right people; those who show courage, tenacity, ambition, dedication to their community, and independent thought. As the world’s first vegan football club, doing things differently is a way of life. We’re looking for like-minded people that can help create the future our planet needs. Let’s change the game.