Women's Youth Teams

The FA is looking for an Assistant Coach to support our WU19 youth team as a technical coach, contributing to a high performance environment and the successful delivery of the youth national team strategy.

The National Assistant Coach is responsible for supporting the development and preparation of players within and beyond the England environment based upon agreed team objectives from the England youth pathway. This includes influencing player development by contributing to the development of outstanding coaches for the women's game in collaboration with FA Learning.

Interviews are scheduled to be held on the 8th December at The National Football Centre, St. George's Park.

**What will you be doing?**

- Contribute to an outstanding performance culture in preparation for, delivery of and review of International events and tournaments.
- Support the creation and delivery of the national team seasonal plan, incorporating key departmental objectives, aligned to the age group cycle and the rest of the pathway.
- Align all work to the objectives of the team and the pathway.
- Collaborate with and learn from colleagues to maximise player development and management opportunities.
- Attend live, weekly fixtures to ensure an accurate and up to date understanding of players current performance and potential. Provide key input into talent management structures.
- Conduct regular club visits to develop outstanding club relationships, to build and create effective individual player development plans (IDP).
- Contribute to the performance of the team according to parameters and milestones identified in the England Women's Blueprint for Success.
- Support the selection of squads for England events, working closely with the multidisciplinary team and Women's Player Recruitment and Management.
- Be committed to their own personal development through the maintenance and implementation of a personal development plan (PDP).
- Support the work in The FA Education Strategy to assist in the development of outstanding coaches in the female game.
- Disseminate the England Women's How We Play (HWP) through formal (A Licence and Pro Licence (L4/L5)) and informal coach development opportunities as directed by FA Education.
- Comply with all elements of The FA's Safeguarding Policy, including Women's National Teams _Safer Working Practice._
- As required, collaborate with FA media and communications staff to ensure consistent management of external communications, and social media.
- Executes additional tasks as required to meet the FA's changing priorities.
- Comply with all company policies and procedures to ensure the highest standards of health, safety, and wellbeing can be maintained.
- As part of the FA's commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete a DBS check. The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific job role and in line with legislation and government guidance.

**What are we looking for?**

Essential for the role:
**Knowledge**

- UEFA A Licence

**Experience**

- Significant coaching experience at an appropriate, high level (recent experience is essential)
- High level people development skills and experience
- Consistent, successful experience of management and development of elite players and multi-disciplinary staff
- Ability to demonstrate inspirational leadership on and off the pitch using a variety of methods and approaches
- Significant experience of working with youth players with a track record of high performance
- Demonstrate understanding of international football
- Experience of working in high performance environments
- Deep knowledge of technical and tactical components of the game including strategies and tactics
- Ability to create and implement a Player Development Plan
- Growth mind-set and strong evidence of continued professional development
- Demonstrate a high level of commitment to ongoing personal development

**Technical Skills**

- Extensive experience of Excel
- Ability to effectively manage budgets
- Advanced Microsoft Office
- Ability to create presentations and present to a wide range of key stakeholders

Beneficial to have:
**Knowledge**

- UEFA Pro Licence

**Experience**

- Teaching experience
- Experience of being a Coach within the women's game
- Experience working in the WSL, Championship and or in an Academy set-up
- Experience of youth, international football
- Understanding of the demands of international football
- Explicit knowledge and understanding of the England HWP

**Technical Skills**

- Basic Project Management skills
- Basic Analysis skills

**What's in it for you?**

We are committed to ensuring everyone can flourish in their roles, to achieve this we have unique office spaces under the arch of the iconic Wembley National Stadium, which is the home of English Football. We are also delighted to offer a world-class, Elite Performance Centre, St. George's Park in Staffords