U21’s Head Coach and Mentor ETC Coach
Description✓U21’s Head Coach and Mentor ETC Coach
✓About The Role
✓Leicester City Women Football Club are looking to recruit an outstanding coach with significant experience of working in Academy football to join our newly restructured Academy set up
✓This individual will be responsible for leading the coaching and preparation of the U21’s team, ensuring a culture is created that maximises the talent of each club player in all aspects of the four-corner model to maximise the quality of team performance and aids transition into the Women’s 1st Team
✓This individual will be across coaching as well as player development, progression and education.
✓Who We’re Looking For
✓The ideal candidate will have significant experience of:
✓* Experience of working with players in open age football
✓* Experience of young player/ player development and knowledge of appropriate technique and skill development practices.
✓* Experience in structuring sessions that are appropriate to the player’s needs.
✓* Previous experience of working within an Academy environment and a clear understanding of the Academy System and the professional football environment.
✓The ideal candidate will also have the following skills and knowledge;
✓* A practical, flexible, and innovative approach to work, with excellent interpersonal skills and relationship management.
✓* Able to communicate effectively [written and verbal] across all levels and with players, staff and senior management.
✓* Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative.
✓* Dedicated to self-improvement and personal development.
✓* An ability to inspire and lead individuals.
✓* Focused on individual player development.
✓* Willing to support and promote the Club and Football Philosophy.
✓Essential Requirement –
✓* UEFA B or above coaching qualification.
✓* FA DBS
✓* FA Level 1 Introduction to First Aid in Football [IFAiF] or FA Emergency First Aid.
✓* Must complete the Effective Coaching in the Female Game Course [ECFG] within 18 months of appointment.
✓* Full UK Driving Licence - away travel required along with driving Club team minibus [depending on the team].
✓About The Club
✓Knowing some of the history of LCFC Women helps you appreciate the sense of community, spirit and family for which the Club are renowned for.
✓In May 2021, LCFC Women were promoted to the FA Women’s Super League
✓From its formation in 2004, the Club was run on an amateur and semi-professional basis with support from Leicester City Football Club
✓In August 2020, the Club turned professional after being acquired by King Power International – Leicester City’s parent company – and realigned as a core team in Leicester City’s football operation.
✓We value and respect individual difference and recognise that the diversity of our staff contributes to our success off the pitch
✓Our inclusive culture and approach is supported by our Stonewall Diversity Champions partnership, our Time to Change pledge and our status as a Disability Confident employer.
✓Benefits Package
✓LCFC Women offers a competitive salary and pension scheme
✓Employees are able to benefit from free onsite parking
✓Employees also benefit from up to 33 days’ annual leave including bank holidays [pro-rata for part time contracts].
✓Contract Type – 3 Year Fixed term
✓Hours Per Week –37.5
✓LCFC Women is an equal opportunities employer and we positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity or expression, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.
✓LCFC Women is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment
✓As such, you may be subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure & Barring Service and prior to taking up any role.
✓Suitable candidates will be interviewed as and when they apply, the role will be shut down as soon as a suitable candidate has been sourced
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✓About The Role
✓Leicester City Women Football Club are looking to recruit an outstanding coach with significant experience of working in Academy football to join our newly restructured Academy set up
✓This individual will be responsible for leading the coaching and preparation of the U21’s team, ensuring a culture is created that maximises the talent of each club player in all aspects of the four-corner model to maximise the quality of team performance and aids transition into the Women’s 1st Team
✓This individual will be across coaching as well as player development, progression and education.
✓Who We’re Looking For
✓The ideal candidate will have significant experience of:
✓* Experience of working with players in open age football
✓* Experience of young player/ player development and knowledge of appropriate technique and skill development practices.
✓* Experience in structuring sessions that are appropriate to the player’s needs.
✓* Previous experience of working within an Academy environment and a clear understanding of the Academy System and the professional football environment.
✓The ideal candidate will also have the following skills and knowledge;
✓* A practical, flexible, and innovative approach to work, with excellent interpersonal skills and relationship management.
✓* Able to communicate effectively [written and verbal] across all levels and with players, staff and senior management.
✓* Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative.
✓* Dedicated to self-improvement and personal development.
✓* An ability to inspire and lead individuals.
✓* Focused on individual player development.
✓* Willing to support and promote the Club and Football Philosophy.
✓Essential Requirement –
✓* UEFA B or above coaching qualification.
✓* FA DBS
✓* FA Level 1 Introduction to First Aid in Football [IFAiF] or FA Emergency First Aid.
✓* Must complete the Effective Coaching in the Female Game Course [ECFG] within 18 months of appointment.
✓* Full UK Driving Licence - away travel required along with driving Club team minibus [depending on the team].
✓About The Club
✓Knowing some of the history of LCFC Women helps you appreciate the sense of community, spirit and family for which the Club are renowned for.
✓In May 2021, LCFC Women were promoted to the FA Women’s Super League
✓From its formation in 2004, the Club was run on an amateur and semi-professional basis with support from Leicester City Football Club
✓In August 2020, the Club turned professional after being acquired by King Power International – Leicester City’s parent company – and realigned as a core team in Leicester City’s football operation.
✓We value and respect individual difference and recognise that the diversity of our staff contributes to our success off the pitch
✓Our inclusive culture and approach is supported by our Stonewall Diversity Champions partnership, our Time to Change pledge and our status as a Disability Confident employer.
✓Benefits Package
✓LCFC Women offers a competitive salary and pension scheme
✓Employees are able to benefit from free onsite parking
✓Employees also benefit from up to 33 days’ annual leave including bank holidays [pro-rata for part time contracts].
✓Contract Type – 3 Year Fixed term
✓Hours Per Week –37.5
✓LCFC Women is an equal opportunities employer and we positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity or expression, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.
✓LCFC Women is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment
✓As such, you may be subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure & Barring Service and prior to taking up any role.
✓Suitable candidates will be interviewed as and when they apply, the role will be shut down as soon as a suitable candidate has been sourced
✓When applying please specific which role you are applying for Show more →