Girls' Academy Coach

Stoke City Football Club of the English Football League are looking for part time Girls’ Academy Coaches to support operations at our facilities in Stoke-on-Trent. 

The successful applicants will be responsible for the implementation of coaching sessions for the Girls’ Academy, ranging from under 10s to under 16s.

This is a comprehensive role perfect for individuals committed to developing future players to the best of their abilities.

Main Responsibilities

• Planning sessions within the coaching development programme.
• Delivering coaching sessions effectively.
• Monitoring and analysing player performance.
• Nurturing future players to reach their full potential.
• Communicating clearly with players/parents and multidisciplinary staff.

Key Skills, Qualifications, and Experience

• Football background as either a player or coach.
• Excellent communication and motivational skills.
• Strong planning and organisational abilities.
• Practical experience of coaching at grassroots level is desirable.
• Experience working in an Academy or Centre of Excellence.
• Sound knowledge of elite level requirements.
• A minimum of UEFA C qualification in coaching.
• Up to date First Aid and FA Safeguarding qualifications.

The role requires a high degree of commitment to cover specified evenings and a Saturday games programme. The positions will be offered on a part time basis.

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.

Closing date for applications is 20^th June 2025.

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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The Club is committed to providing access and opportunities for all members of the community to take part in without threat of intimidation, victimisation, harassment, bullying and abuse. Any person associated with the Club can be assured of an environment in which their rights, dignity and individual worth are respected and in particular, that they are able to enjoy their engagement at the Club.