- An in-depth understanding of women's football, including tactics, training methodologies, and player development.
- A strong communicator who is personable and approachable. You will be able to build and maintain relationships with players and staff with a collaborative approach to work.
- Extremely organised and methodical, able to work to tight deadlines with a high degree of accuracy and able to adapt to changing circumstances.
- Passionate about women's football and dedicated to achieving team success.
You will have experience within Women’s football and always prioritise player development through the creation of a positive environment that nurtures our layers. This role will have freedom to implement ways to develop and improve the program within the club's framework including session design, new ideas, systems of playing, player led sessions and off field experiences.
With a professional and attentive approach, you’ll ensure players needs are met, proactively planning for every eventuality. The role will ensure that the Club adheres to its League obligations, ensuring that the coaching programme operates with a high degree of integrity and professionalism. The role will be key in taking the Lionesses to the next level, focussing on creating a first-class player experience and setting high standards across every element of a player’s journey.
We want to develop our players whilst also ensuring the team is competitive to achieve promotion, so it is also of vital importance that our Head Coach recognises the significance of maximising player potential and being creative to achieve outcomes.
Consideration of our player’s welfare is paramount, alongside the successful candidate having the ability to build positive relationships with players, staff and other internal stakeholders including other coaches and management.
You will be responsible for ensuring the highest standards of behaviour and coaching practice are in place and ensure that you adhere to safeguarding policies and procedures. You will create a positive and proactive safeguarding culture which gives players a safe and exciting experience.
The role requires a high degree of flexibility throughout the week to support our busy training and match schedules. You will be required to work every match day including away games and as such you should be prepared to work evenings and weekends on a regular basis. Flexibility is key due to training and matches potentially changing at short notice. Our current training schedule is on Monday and Wednesday evenings, with matchdays on a Sunday.
You will need a full, clean driving licence.