Women’s Development Team Assistant Coach in Stoke-on-Trent

Stoke City Football Club of the English Football League is looking for a Women’s Development Team Assistant Coach to support operations at the Clayton Wood Training Ground. Reporting to the Women’s First Team Head Coach, the successful applicant will be responsible for assisting the Women’s Development Team Head Coach with the coaching programme for the players which enables the best pathway for them to progress into the Women’s First Team.

You will work in collaboration with the Women’s multi-disciplinary team as well as having a close working relationship with the Women’s Development Team Head Coach and Girls' Team coaching staff.

• Assisting in coaching the Stoke City Women’s Development Team in alignment with the Women’s Team, supporting player development and a pathway for players to the First Team.
• Helping create a team identity where every player understands what is expected of them, maximising the opportunities on and off the field in building confidence, cohesion and positive spirit and energy.
• Working closely with the Head Coach when recommending players and selecting squads and communicating selection and non-selection with the coaching team and players.
• Building close working relations with Stoke City Women’s staff and key stakeholders within the Club.
• Assisting in planning training weeks and match days.
• Operating to best practice principles, ensuring successful campaigns.
• Contributing to the strategic direction of the Club and supporting the delivery of strategic milestones and goals.
• Executing additional tasks as required by the Women’s and Girls’ Performance Director in order to meet Stoke City Women and Stoke City Football Club’s changing priorities.

• Strong understanding of the women’s football pathway and leagues.
• Ability to build relationships with coaches and players.
• Inspirational coaching attributes.
• Expert knowledge of talent identification.
• Outstanding leadership and planning skills.
• Playing and/or coaching experience within the women’s game.

The ideal candidate will be available to work evenings and weekends to cover matchday fixtures and other adhoc events. Positions will be offered on a casual and intermittent basis. All relevant training will be provided.

This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and DBS checks at the appropriate level will be obtained prior to employment commencing.

To apply, please complete and return the application form and equality and diversity monitoring form along with your CV and a covering letter, to Human Resources, SCFC Jobs, PO Box 3573, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 9LL or email to quoting ‘WDTAC1601SCFCW’ in the subject line. Alternatively, telephone the Human Resources Department for an application form. Closing date for applications is Friday 30th January 2026.

Stoke City Football Club endorses the principle of Equality and will strive to ensure that everyone who wishes to be involved in the Club will be 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.

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