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The Elite Football Programme at City of Portsmouth College is continuing to grow, and we are seeking to appoint a dedicated and inspiring Women’s Head Football Coach to lead and develop our women’s football provision. This role will involve delivering high-quality coaching sessions, building a robust and successful women’s football programme, recruiting new players from local schools, and engaging with wider student cohorts to increase participation and progression opportunities within the women’s game.
Job Responsibility:
Lead, plan, and deliver high-quality football coaching sessions to female players within the Elite Football Programme
Build, manage, and continually develop an effective and competitive women’s football programme
Organise and support with team selection, fixtures, training schedules, and match preparation
Recruit prospective female players, including active engagement with local schools (Year 10/11) and participation in outreach activities
Promote the women’s programme across the College to increase student engagement and participation
Provide pastoral, academic, and performance support to players as part of the wider curriculum and student experience
To teach or support delivery on associated academic or vocational areas where appropriate, providing high-quality learning opportunities that meet the needs of individual students
Requirements:
A minimum of three years’ experience coaching football, ideally within the women’s game
An understanding of the parameters, landscape, and specific challenges associated with women’s football
A UEFA B Licence is desirable but not essential
however, a strong coaching background and commitment to professional development is essential
Teaching Qualification or willingness to work towards one
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, demonstrating initiative and professionalism
Ability to meet targets within set timescales
Strong organisational skills, communication skills, and IT literacy
A commitment to safeguarding, equality, and inclusive coaching practice
Nice to have:
A UEFA B Licence
Experience coaching football within the women’s game
What we offer:
Annual Leave: 42 days total and closure for winter shutdown period in line with Hampshire County Council school holidays & statutory bank holidays
Pension: Generous Teachers' pension
Learning & Development: Programmes by The Community Adult Education Department
Staff Development: Access to the College staff development programmes and CPD
Onsite Discounts: City of Portsmouth College Hair Salon & 50% off at the City of Portsmouth College Sports Centre
Online Discounts: Unidays, Student Beans, and Totum with a City of Portsmouth College email address
Parking: Free car parking across all campus sites (apart from Arundel)
Blue Light Card: providing several discounts for clothing, electrical goods, food and days out, even concert tickets