Head Coach BCU Women’s Football 1st Team
REPORTS TO: BCU Sports Development Officer
JOB PURPOSE:
Birmingham City University are recruiting a Head Coach for our Women’s Football programme. The successful candidate will lead the programme (approx. 6 hrs p/w Split across training, match days and admin tasks) across the University season. The Head coach will be expected to attend approx. 14 matches (Wednesday afternoons) across 26-week season plus one training per week (Monday evenings). Additional aspects of the role are explained in detail later in this job description.
EMPLOYMENT TERMS:
The successful individual would be employed as a casual staff member at Birmingham City University between September 2026 through to March 2027. The candidate would be subject to an end of season review with excellent prospects for continuation thereafter for September 2027. *Please note this is a sessional rate coaches will not be able to claim if no session or match takes place.
MAIN DUTIES:
The post-holder will be expected to:
1. Coach/Manage the BCU Women’s Football 1 st team squad and accompany them to their matches under the direction of and reporting to the Sports Development Officer (BCU)
2. To plan, prepare and deliver the BCU Women’s Football 1 st team (including a complete training and games programme).
3. Help with the growth of the BCU Women’s Football programme including social football 4. Develop and progress BCU Women’s Football club and work collaboratively with all other BCU football coaches.
5. Supervise all players during training sessions & games.
6. Assist with recruitment of new players on an annual basis (numbers to be agreed annually by BCU Sport)
7. Prepare equipment for all sessions and matches.
8. Maintain training and match records that include registers and session plans.
9. To work with current partners for the development of the football programme at BCU.
10. Plan and carry out pre-season and post-season activities.
11. Attend relevant team and departmental meetings, complete all required administrative tasks (E.g. weekly team sheets, BCU communication to the team).
General
1. Co-operate in any staff development activities required to effectively carry out the duties of the post and to participate in BCU Sport reviews and development schemes in conjunction with BCU.
2. Compliance with all BCU policies and procedures.
3. Comply with all legislative and regulatory requirements.
4. To promote a positive image of BCU at all times.
5. Any other duties commensurate with the level of the post, which may be required from time to time including evening and weekend work.
Application Process
Candidates are asked to submit a cover letter (consisting of no more than 2 pages of A4 type print 10 or equivalent) outlining their relevant skills and why they would want to work in the role. Additionally, a CV may be provided which demonstrates their previous experience, qualifications, and their appropriateness for the role. Full details of the interview will be shared with those invited for interview.
Applications should be sent to BCU Sport Development Officer, Harrison Jarrett – [email protected]
Closing Date Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. Official deadline for applications will be Friday 21st August 2026 unless a suitable candidate is found prior to this date.
Informal interviews will be arranged to suit the invited candidates.
The successful candidate would be expected to start on September 7th, 2026, and be involved in planning and preparation before that date, as required.
Should you have any questions or if you would like an informal and confidential discussion about the role, please email BCU Sport Development Officer Harrison Jarrett at [email protected]
Person Specification
The specific qualifications, experience, skills and values that are required for the role are outlined below. You should demonstrate your ability to meet these requirements by providing clear and concise examples on the application form. Each criteria is marked with whether it an essential or desirable requirement.
Qualifications & Attainments
Essential (E) Desirable (D)
Relevant professional qualification. UEFA B Coaching Licence. (D)
FA Youth Modules Level 1 and 2 (D)
FA Youth Module Level 3 (D)
Full clean Driving Licence. (E)
First Aid & Safeguarding Qualifications (E)
Experience & Knowledge
Experience of contributing to player engagement and development plans (E)
Experience of managing teams of players aged 18 + (E)
Experience of coaching a diverse player group within a relevant environment (E)
Experience of liaising with variety of external agencies and local/national governing bodies e.g. the Football Association, BUCS (E)
Relevant up to date subject knowledge. (E)
Experience of working within the HE Sector. (D)
Skills & Competencies
A sound understanding of current coaching techniques relevant to university football. (E)
Ability to develop a periodised plan for the BCU Women's Football Team (E)
Ability to motivate, inspire and lead a team and promote competition within the player group. (E)
An ability to relate to, and empathise with, players of all ages and backgrounds. (E)
Ability to communicate with a wide range of individuals including players, staff and external organisations. (E)
Excellent front line customer service skills – patience, tact, sensitivity. (E)
Be able to deal with people in a calm and courteous manner. (E)
An ability to review game situations and provide feedback to the players and other coaching staff. (E)
Behavioural, Values & Ethos
Commitment to BCU support and promotion of Equality and Diversity. (E)
Committed to providing a safe environment for children and young people to learn in. (E)
Enthusiasm and confidence in establishing internal and external partnerships (E)
Committed to Professional development (E)
Committed to delivering outstanding performance (E)
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £15.00-£30.00 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
