U9 Lead Coach (FC)

Girls United
Lead Coach: U9

Location: South London - Lambeth Southwark and other surrounding areas

Description: The position of the Lead Coach consists of delivering structured age-appropriate training sessions and matchday experiences with the main focus working with our U9 team that plays in the Tandridge Youth Football League. The position will include delivery of practical sessions supporting/developing players and working alongside our existing workforce. The position will be for someone who wants to work within an environment to make a positive contribution to the community. Girls United has a growing player pathway through our Play Like a Girl and Love The Game programmes for new girls to take part in football through our social play sessions during the week to our FC teams who train and take part in league fixtures. Our player pathway also extends onwards from Girls United into local ETC and PGA programmes.

U9 Lead Coach (FC) will be responsible for (but not exclusive to);

• attending sessions events and fixtures agreed in advance with the FC Programme Lead.
• the ability to oversee & support assistant coaches who will be delivering parts or whole sessions.
• building rapport and trust with players attendees and young people to ensure they continue to engage with Girls United through their programmes. The aim will be to support our community to develop on and off the pitch through the power of football.
• working collaboratively with other team members including but not exclusive to; other volunteers sessional staff and contracted staff within Girls United London.
• supporting in creating and maintaining a positive relationship with community groups and partner organisations (such as venues) to deliver these programmes.
• supporting the wider team with developing the organisation with new ideas new programmes and new opportunities of growth experience and delivery.
• involvement within fixture programme/days - supporting with league administration on the day (using the League App) supporting with officiating of matches and providing assistance to our team of players.

Essential and Desirable Qualities and Qualifications:

• Experiences - Someone who has experience with working in grassroots football and with young women and girls (E). Including delivering sessions and a fixture programme (E)
• Qualifications - FA Level 2 in Football Coaching (or working towards) including an in-date qualification for Safeguarding Children and First Aid in Football. (E)
• Experience of league administration such as match cards player cards and match reports. (E)
• Working with an assistant coach. (D)
• Communication - someone who is confident to speak and build positive rapport with various people within the community. For example but not exclusive to players parents venues schools and funders etc. (E)

• Organisation skills - someone who is able to manage their time effectively and ensure they are punctual in completing their administration tasks alongside attending sessions and other in-person activities. (E)
• Adaptability and flexibility work in a fluid fast-paced and exciting environment of football. Understanding that hours are often across unsocial times such as weekends and evenings due to our contact with the community of players we have within Girls United FA. (E)

Application Process:

1. Submit CV and cover letter.
2. A 45-minute phone interview with the London Programme Lead.
3. Practical interview which will consist of a pre-set task and a coaching session. This will help us to assign your skillset to the most suitable coaching level within Girl United but also matching you to the most appropriate age groups.
4. Final conversation to address any remaining questions and ensure the compatibility of the candidate with the organisation.
   
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Hours:

Monday and Thursday evenings (training) Sundays (fixtures kick-off times between 9:30am and 3:00pm)
Up to 5 hours of additional Admin per month (assorted tasks more details available)

Monday - 6:00pm to 7:30pm @ Burgess Park Community Astroturf Cobourg Road SE5 0JB
Thursday - 5:00pm to 6:00pm @ Charter School North Dulwich Red Post Hill SE24 9JH
Sunday - Griffin Sports Ground 12 Dulwich Village SE21 7AL (home ground for fixtures)

Must be able to commit to training & match days

Salary: Lead Coach 17.50p/h (for training we pay an extra 15 minutes set-up plus session delivery time and match days are 2 hours of work for lead coach 1.75 hours for assistant coach). Additional 5 hours of admin are billed at 13.50 per hour of logged agreed work.