Assistant Coach (Women’s Team)

Job Title: Assistant Coach (Women’s Team)
Location: Cobham Training Ground
Department: CFC Women’s Team
Contract: Full time hours over 6 days. As and when required according to team schedule.

Chelsea FC’s Women’s team are looking for an experienced Assistant coach to assist the manager on and off the pitch in-line with the club playing philosophy.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

ON PITCH

• To coach at 1st team training in-line with the club’s playing philosophy.
• To attend all 1st team training sessions and Matches.
• To design, lead, coach and assist training sessions for the 1st team, working to and alongside the periodisation program put into place by the manager.
• To set up pitch for all 1st team training sessions.
• To deliver individual training sessions for 1st team players as required.
• To deliver recovery training sessions for the 1st team.
• To set up and deliver/assist warmups for training and Matches.
• To support the CFCW Academy as required.

OFF PITCH

• To analyse games and provide analysis and feedback to management, staff and players.
• To analyse training sessions and provide analysis and feedback to management, staff and players.
• To prepare and deliver video analysis presentations including, but not limited to, training topic introductions.
• To assist the analyst in creating the opposition dossier in powerpoint in relation to how to beat the opposition (key players, strengths and weaknesses, both in an out of possession).
• To import relevant data in the club centralized database or other relevant files.
• To share relevant video, data and other resources with staff and players using various technology platforms.
• To analyse player development through training/match footage and coach assessments to assist in creating IAP’s.
• To produce individual player analysis to educate players in IAP’s.
• To provide detailed video based dossiers to management on potential new players.
• To assist to create the team and individual periodisation.
• To produce training clips when required.
• To film training sessions, as required.
• To produce training clips when required.
• To support the CFCW Academy as required.
• To undertake a progressive and ongoing professional development process attending and participating in in-house CPD sessions (when possible) and external sessions (if relevant), keep a regular CPD file, and ensure up to date with performance advances and research in their field.
• To perform other duties as required helping the performance of the women’s department.

Experience and Qualifications:
Essential

• 3-5 years of professional football support within coaching or playing at senior level.
• UEFA A Licence

Desirable

• UEFA Pro Licence
• Experience of working with female athletes.
• Understanding of Football Periodisation.

Personal Specification:
Essential

• Previous experience of managing successful teams and promotion of players from youth to senior level.
• Knowledge of football operations and of CFCW /Women’s football.
• Knowledge and working application of The FA’s player pathway framework.
• Clear understanding of relevant regulatory bodies in the industry.
• Understanding and application of a range of training methods.
• Previous coaching experience with elite players across youth and senior levels.
• Proficient in the use of a PC, Tablets & MS Windows based computer applications, including use of MS Office (Excel/Word/Outlook).
• Good understanding of the wider business context
• Good understanding of the flow and process of the football dept.
• Strong organisational and leadership skills
• Process driven
• Able to create good relationships across numerous depts.
• Ability to be flexible in working hours / days
• Passion for football and sports
• Managing change and embedding new ways of working.
• A great ability to reflect on current working practice & implement change where required
• Ability to demonstrate passion & enthusiasm for your work but maintain a high degree of humility in its delivery & when dealing with others.

Desirable

• Language Skills (European)
• Understanding of women’s sport in the UK
• Understanding of associated topic areas (Coaching/Female Athletes/Scouting)

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Chelsea FC women’s team in a leadership position. If you feel you have the right experience for the role and are looking for a new challenge, please apply below!

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