Excellent opportunities have arisen to join Leafield Athletic Ladies FC. We are looking to recruit suitable
candidates for the following positionsJunior Coaching Co-ordinator
Development Team Coach/Manager
Goalkeeping Coach
Title- Junior Coaching Co-ordinator
Purpose of role- To develop and implement a player and coach development programme across all junior age
groups in line with FA criteria.
Responsibilities include
Implementing a coaching programme in line with FA LTPD guidelines
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Working in partnership with club coaches to ensure coaching across all age groups is of a high standard
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Further develop a continuous CPD programme, to include coach mentoring for all coaches
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Monitoring and evaluating player performance in conjunction with club coaches
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Monitoring and evaluating the performance and effectiveness of coaches in conjunction with the
management committee
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Assistance with marketing and recruitment of players and club volunteers
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Effectively communicate with all club members on a regular basis
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Liaise with all coaches effectively to ensure consistency
Experience required
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Level 3 (or working towards)
FA Youth Module 1 & 2
FA licensed
An accepted FA Disclosure and Barring Service Disclosure (CRB)
Experience of coaching young players- preferably female
An understanding of the FA Women’s and Girls player pathway
An understanding of the Long Term Player Development
Person Specification
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work as part of a team
Driving license and ability to travel independently
Title- Development Team Coach/Manager
Purpose of role- To coach/manage the new Senior Development Team who will be competing in the Birmingham
County Women’s League.
Responisbilities include Delivery of weekly coaching sessions (once per week) and management of the squad on a match day
(Sunday pm)
 To work in partnership with the First Team manager to create a clear pathway and opportunity for players
to progress to First Team football
 Recruitment and retention of players
Experience required FA level 2 (or working towards)
 Experience of managing/coaching players (female preferred)
 An accepted FA Disclosure and Barring Service Disclosure (CRB)
 An understanding of the FA Women’s and Girls player pathway
 An understanding of the Long Term Player Development
Person Specification Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
 Ability to work as part of a team
 Driving license and ability to travel independently
Title- Goalkeeping Coach
Purpose of role- To deliver weekly coaching sessions to all club goalkeepers (junior and senior)
Responsibilities include Delivery of weekly goalkeeping coaching sessions (once per week)
 Attendance at junior home matches (when possible)
 Assist with recruitment and retention of goalkeepers
 Communicate effectively with all team coaches/managers
Experience required FA level 1 Goalkeeping Award (or working towards)
 Experience of coaching players
 An accepted FA Disclosure and Barring Service Disclosure (CRB)
 An understanding of the FA Women’s and Girls player pathway
 An understanding of the Long Term Player Development
Person Specification Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
 Ability to work as part of a team
 Driving license and ability to travel independently
If you are interested in applying for any of these voluntary positions please send your CV with a cover letter
outlining your suitability for the role toMichelle McCormack (Club Secretary), michelle@leafieldathletic.co.uk
Informal enquiries are welcome, please contact Dan Hearnden on 07703 193 928 or dan@leafieldathletic.co.uk
Closing date- Wednesday 3rd June 2015