Southampton Football Club
Casual U21's Assistant Coach (Girls)
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Location: Staplewood Campus
Hours: As and when required
Contract Type: Casual
Criminal Record Check: DBS Enhanced with Childs Barred List
What is the role?
We are seeking a Casual U21s Assistant Coach to join our Girls Academy to support in the delivery of high-quality training sessions and matchday operations as well as contribute to the technical, tactical, physical and psychological development of players.
What will you be doing?
You will design, plan and deliver high-quality coaching sessions that align with the Clubs playing philosophy, tactical framework and player development objectives while supporting the U21s Head Coach to manage the squad on and in preparation for matchdays. This will include pre-match preparation, tactical planning, in-game decision-making, and the post-match review process.
Supporting in the development, implementation and monitoring of Individual Development Plans, you will collaborate with medical, sports science and performance staff to support each player's technical, tactical and physical and psychological development. You will give feedback on players to support the progression from Academy and U21s into the first-team environment, supporting their development through training integration, mentoring, and loan pathway management where appropriate.
Is this you?
You are an experienced football coach with a passion for the women's game and a good understanding of how to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team and support young players in reaching their full potential.
Essential Skills and Experience
- Proven experience coaching within an elite football environment, preferably within a Professional Game Academy, Emerging Talent Centre, Regional Talent Club, or senior women's football programme.
- Experience of planning, delivering, and evaluating high-quality training sessions aligned to a defined playing philosophy and player development framework.
- Demonstrable experience working with players within the 16–21 age range, supporting both performance outcomes and long-term player development.
- Experience of managing and leading teams in a competitive matchday environment, including tactical planning, in-game decision-making, and performance review.
- Experience of working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary environment, including medical, sports science, performance analysis, and player care staff.
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- A healthy benefits package
- Competitive hourly rate
- Flexible hours
- Learning & development opportunities
- Collaborative & inclusive working culture
How can I apply?
Just click on the apply button, enter your details and answer a quick pre-screening questionnaire, then attach your CV. The closing date for this role is 30 July 2026.
*We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if a high volume of applicants are received.
* We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and we expect everyone to share this commitment. You will be required to adhere to all relevant policies and uphold the Club’s commitment to safeguarding children, young people and adults at risk and to ensure that Southampton Football Club is free from discrimination and harassment. The post holder will demonstrate a strong commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion, supporting the organisation’s strategic aims to remove barriers and address inequality. You will play an active role in promoting an inclusive, discrimination-free environment that ensures fair access to opportunities and resources. This includes fostering a culture of dignity, respect, and belonging where everyone is empowered to contribute, perform, and reach their full potential.
About Us
POTENTIAL INTO EXCELLENCE Southampton Football Club is part of St. Mary’s Football Group, which also includes the affiliated registered charity – the Saints Foundation. We look for people with integrity, compassion and support for those around them; people who take pride in what they do with an honest approach, who embrace a challenge while also being accountable for their decisions; people who have the energy and passion to bring an innovative approach to their role and strive to be different from the rest; people with the aspiration to lead the way and become an example to others.
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Within the walls of St. Mary’s Stadium, Staplewood Campus, the Bath Academy and our other sites and development centers across the South of England, you’ll be given the platform to work in a vibrant, intelligent and challenging environment with the potential to develop and become the best at what you do. We don’t stand still, we are constantly moving forward. Be part of it…
Southampton Football Club promotes equal opportunities in employment and we positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. We have the Disability Confident Award, which we pride ourselves on with regard to the commitment to employing disabled people and judging people on their abilities alone.
We will screen all applicants and select candidates whose skills and experience seem to meet our needs. We will carefully consider your application during the initial screening and will contact you only if you are selected for an interview.
We make a commitment to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a job vacancy and to consider them on their abilities.
Southampton Football Club is an Equal Opportunities Employer
Employment is subject to the provision of proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
Southampton Football Club recognises that the safety and protection of those children and young people in day to day contact with the Club is paramount. We are committed to creating a safe culture for all. As such, you may be subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure & Barring Service and prior to taking up any role.
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