Chelsea Football Club
U12 Coach - Women's Academy
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JOB TITLE: U12 Coach
DEPARTMENT: Women's Academy
DIRECT REPORTS: None
LOCATION: Cobham Training ground – Plus travel to and from away fixtures
CONTRACT: Fixed Term – Part time 10 Hours per week. 3 Days from 7, as required by team schedule
Closing date: 12th August
We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. In the event that we receive a large number of applications, the position may be filled before the listed closing date. To avoid missing out, please submit your application at your earliest convenience.
About the role:
To lead, coach, and support the development of the U12 team, fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment. The coach will be responsible for delivering age appropriate coaching sessions that align with the academy’s philosophy, and long term player development plan.
Main Responsibilities:
- Support the planning & delivery of high quality training sessions for the U12 squad, following the clubs Game model, practice methodology and player development framework.
- Provide individual support for all players to aid their development.
- Assist with matchday planning and delivery, including player selection, match preparation and post game analysis.
- Deliver a high quality learning environment for players to thrive off the pitch, in the classroom, aiding their football development.
- Maintain high professional standards and ensure a positive training and matchday environment.
- Identify and nurture individual talents while ensuring collective team development.
- Maintain effective communication with players, parents/guardians, and other academy staff.
- Plan and deliver on player IAPs (Individual Action Plans) for all players within the U13 squad.
- Attend regular CPD (Continuous Professional Development) events and staff meetings.
- Maintain regular communication with parents, scouts and other stakeholders.
- Performs any other duties as required for the Senior Team & Academy.
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Skills and Behaviours required:
UEFA B Licence (Desirable)
UEFA A Licence (Desirable)
FA Youth Award (Desirable)
FA Safeguarding Qualification (Essential)
FA First Aid Qualification (Essential)
Postgraduate qualification in relevant subject (e.g. Sport Science/Coaching) (Desirable)
Experience:
- Coaching in Youth football environment
- Strong understanding of age-specific development principles and player profiling
- Experience working with elite youth female athletes (Desirable)
- Previous professional playing experience (Desirable)
- Knowledge of grassroots, school and academy level football
- Excellent observation, evaluation, and communication skills
Behaviours:
- Player centred Coaching
- Professionalism and Integrity
- Ability to work collaboratively and independently
- Adaptability and professional
- Excellent communication & interpersonal skills to be able to work successfully across a range of stakeholders (e.g. age group coaches, parents, Senior Team staff).
- Has a passion for youth development and understands the process of managing & developing talent.
- Has good reflection skills to review individual & departmental performance and make necessary changes where/when necessary.
- Shows great attention to detail & delivers the highest standards regardless of the task.
- Is keen to learn & experience new things to develop as a practitioner.
Our Expectations:
- To embody the club’s BLUE behaviours (Brave, Lead, Unity, Edge) in the approach to work and interaction with others
- To adhere to the club’s policies and procedures, including Health & Safety, Financial Authorisation, Confidentiality and GDPR.
- To act as an ambassador for diversity, equality, and inclusion, and demonstrate a positive commitment by treating others fairly in line with our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Policy and reporting any acts of discrimination through appropriate channels
- To create a safe environment and act to protect all young people and vulnerable adults that are either in your care or attending club premises, and report any concerns to the Safeguarding Lead
- To report any misconduct or suspected misconduct to the HR Department.
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Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion:
At Chelsea we recognise that the diversity of our people is one of our greatest strengths and we are taking positive action to ensure our existing colleagues and job applicants can fully be themselves and bring their own unique experiences and perspectives to Chelsea FC. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.
If you need reasonable adjustments made to the recruitment process, please reach out to your recruiter, who will be able to advise and support you.
Chelsea FC is fully committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all children, young people and adults at risk (vulnerable groups). We therefore require all successful applicants to complete a DBS Check prior to starting employment. Depending on the role, successful applicants may also be required to undergo other child protection screening where appropriate.
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