Job Title: Casual U16 Girls Academy – Lead Coach
Department: Sports Participation
Reports to: Head of Community Sport
Responsible for: Leading the coaching, development and matchday programme for the U16 Girls Academy squad, creating a high-performance environment that supports technical, tactical, physical, psychological and social development.
Working Pattern:
- Training Sessions are Tuesdays (5:30-7:30pm) and Wednesday (5:30-7pm) with an additional hour each day for planning and set up time.
- Fixtures will place on Saturdays (25-30 games per season).
- There will be approx. 2 hours per week for planning and admin purposes.
Salary: £18 (p/h)
Closing Date: 19th July
Interviews: 24th July
Brentford FC Community Sports Trust
With community work spanning three decades, Brentford FC Community Sports Trust has established itself as a pioneering organisation for the local community. It uses the power of sport to educate, motivate and inspire people from all walks of life.
Working in partnership with Brentford FC, the Trust offers a portfolio of programmes in education, health, sports participation and community engagement. The Trust has won the ‘Football League Community Club of the Year’ award four times and now employs more than 100 members of staff. The Trust is forecasting further significant expansion over the next two years following its appointment as a key partner in the redevelopment of Gunnersbury Park [as a sports hub], and its move to new, larger, purpose-built premises directly adjacent to the new Brentford FC 17,500 capacity stadium near Kew Bridge in 2021.
Brentford FCCST is an organisation which values and is passionate about diversity and inclusivity. We welcome and encourage applications from qualified candidates, including those from underrepresented groups such as those from ethnically diverse backgrounds, women, those from the LGBTQ+ community and those with disabilities. Should you require any workplace accommodations (also known as ‘reasonable adjustments), you will have the opportunity to let us know at the appropriate points in the hiring process.
Brentford FCCST is committed to equality, the safeguarding and welfare of all children and adults at risk. This responsibility is shared by all staff and volunteers at the club, safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. Staff will be required to undertake regular safeguarding training to enable and reinforce a proactive approach to safeguarding. This role requires the post holder to apply all relevant policies and uphold the club’s commitment to safeguarding vulnerable people to ensure a safe environment for all. This includes the timely reporting of any safeguarding concern to the safeguarding team. We remind those barred from regulated activity that it is an offence to apply for such positions.
Should you require any workplace accommodations (also known as ‘reasonable adjustments), you will have the opportunity to let us know at the appropriate points in the hiring process.
- To ensure compliance with all relevant policies, including health and safety and safeguarding policies
- To ensure compliance with all relevant legal, regulatory, ethical and social requirements
- To build and maintain good working relationships both internally and externally, maintaining a professional image at all times when representing Brentford FC Community Sports Trust
- To keep confidential any information gained regarding the Trust and its personnel
- To maintain a flexible approach to work at all times
The Lead Coach will lead the planning, delivery and review of the U16 Girls Academy programme in line with the club’s playing philosophy and academy curriculum. The role will include training sessions, matchdays, player reviews, talent identification and collaboration with multidisciplinary staff.
- Plan, deliver and evaluate high-quality training sessions.
- Lead matchday coaching and player management.
- Create and maintain Individual Development Plans (IDPs).
- Provide regular feedback and player reviews.
- Support player progression through the female pathway.
- Implement the academy curriculum and playing philosophy.
- Work collaboratively with academy and pathway staff.
- Attend meetings, CPD events and staff development activities.
- Support player recruitment and talent identification events.
- Contribute to player selection decisions.
- Identify players capable of progressing within the pathway.
- Build positive relationships with players and parents.
- Promote wellbeing, inclusion and personal development.
- Apply safeguarding policies and procedures consistently.
- Complete session plans, evaluations and player reports.
- Maintain attendance and development records.
- Support programme reviews and reporting requirements.
- Women’s Football Consultant
- Head of Community Sport
- Senior Manager – Community Football Development
- Female Football Development Manager
- Academy Coaches
- Safeguarding Team
- Brentford FC Staff
- Parents and Guardians
- Opposition Clubs and Academies
- Local Grassroots Clubs
- Match Officials
Essential
- UEFA B Licence (or higher)
- FA Introduction to First Aid in Football
- FA Safeguarding Children Qualification
- Enhanced FA DBS
- Minimum three years coaching experience in a talent development environment
- Strong understanding of female youth player development
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Ability to travel to a variety of workplace within West London, utilising own transport.
Desirable
- UEFA A Licence or working towards
- Experience within a Girls Academy or Emerging Talent Centre
- Talent Identification qualification
- Full UK Driving Licence
- Inspiring
- Inclusive
- Innovative
- Ability to work under own initiative and as part of a team.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, to establish and maintain good working relationships.
- Ability to identify issues and find effective problem solving solutions.
