About the Role
The role involves delivering high-quality coaching sessions across the Leeds United Women & Girls Pathway, supporting players aged 7–16. It plays a key part in developing talent, increasing participation, and supporting progression through the club’s structured pathway. The coach will work within a structured environment alongside a supportive team focused on player development and professional standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver engaging, structured coaching sessions aligned to the Women & Girls Pathway
- Support player development and progression, identifying and nurturing individual potential
- Adapt sessions to suit varying ages (7–16) and ability levels
- Create a positive, inclusive, and player-centred environment
- Monitor and report on player development and progress
- Support pathway fixtures, events, and talent identification activities
- Maintain high safeguarding, welfare, and health & safety standards
- Build strong, professional relationships with players, parents, and colleagues
- Represent Leeds United Foundation in a professional and positive manner across all settings
Required Experience & Qualifications
- UEFA C (FA Level 2) Licence or working towards
- FA Safeguarding Children certification
- Emergency First Aid qualification
- Eligibility to pass an Enhanced DBS check
- Strong understanding of safeguarding and welfare standards
- Excellent communication and engagement skills
- Passion for women’s and girls’ football and its development
- Ability to inspire and motivate young players
- Flexible approach to working evenings and weekends
- Enthusiastic, reliable, and organised approach to coaching
- Experience working with children or young people in a sporting or coaching environment
- Experience delivering football coaching sessions
- Understanding of player development within grassroots or pathway settings
- Ability to build positive relationships and maintain professional boundaries with young people
Salary
- Competitive salary package
Benefits & Perks
- Pension scheme
- Range of exciting perks
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Contact Details:
Global Sports Jobs Limited Recruitment Team
