U16 PGA Head Coach - 1 Year Fixed Term Contract in Enfield

Role Purpose

We’re currently recruiting an U16 Head Coach within our Professional Girls Academy to help us take things to the next level.

Key Responsibilities

• Creation and delivery of sessions to PGA U16s age group
• Be responsible and present for all match day preparation and performance for the U16’s
• Allocate time in schedule to be present at U14’s training and games to support and work closely with PGA U14’s staff to enhance the player pathway
• Conduct and compile three ‘Individual Development Plans’ each season for players within the U16 cohort, as well as mid and end of season reviews with player and parents
• Work closely with Technical Coaching Manager, Medical, Sports Science, Analysis, Education, Player Care/Safeguarding, Operations and Kit staff regarding the players’ holistic programme and needs
• Embody the Academy Philosophy and Game Methodology applying them to all aspects of interactions with Academy Stakeholders (players, parents, wider MDT and First Team)
• Maintain mandatory CPD record, including Club issue DBS check, UEFA Licence (15 hours of the appropriate level CPD every three years), FA Safeguarding Children Workshop (every three years), relevant FA Emergency First Aid qualification as per Premier League rules (currently EFAiF – every three years)
• Ensure U16 group’s data entry (both for training sessions and matches) is accurate and up-to-date via the Kitman Labs platform

Safeguarding Responsibilities

• Have a duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people
• Act in accordance with the organisation’s safeguarding policies and procedures at all times
• Be alert to signs of abuse, neglect, or safeguarding concerns and report these appropriately
• Maintain professional boundaries and act as a positive role model when working with or around children
• Attend safeguarding training as required and keep knowledge up to date

Person Specification

• Think ahead and be innovative with ideas
• Work with the value and respect associated with being a THWFC employee by building relationships and collaborating with others.
• Deliver to the highest of standards on and off the pitch and take responsibility
• Flexibility and availability throughout the working week to complete roles and responsibilities
• Be authentic and work with integrity
• Display good, consistent organisational and personal management skills
• Proficient IT skills (specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Hudl)
• Outstanding communication skills with players, staff, parents and stakeholders
• Effective time management and be able to deal to work to deadlines in a high-pressure environment.
• An experience of coordinating and planning schedules
• An experience of working with children and furthermore in a player development world.
• Must hold a minimum of UEFA B, FA DBS, FA Safeguarding Children Course, FA Level 1 Introduction to First Aid in Football (IFAiF) or FA Emergency First Aid. (Head Coach will ideally hold a UEFA A license or should be working towards)

Safeguarding & Recruitment Statement

Safeguarding is fundamental to the success in all that we do. The Club follows a Safer Recruitment process for all roles. Successful candidates are to be reminded they would be subject to proportionate background, DBS and reference checks as required.

Reasonable Adjustments

We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process and will make reasonable adjustments at any stage of the application or interview process to support candidates with disabilities or specific needs. Please let us know if you require any adjustments so that we can ensure you have a fair and positive experience.

Equal Opportunity

We welcome applications from anyone regardless of age, disability, gender, race, or ethnic and national origins, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.