Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE:

Academy Coach (Girl's programme)

DEPARTMENT:

Women & Girls

REPORTS TO:

Wolves Women Manager and Player Development Lead

LOCATION:

Sir Jack Hayward Training Ground, Compton & various training locations

HOURS:

6-8 hours per week (depending on age-group allocated) - role will include


evenings and/or weekends

DATE:

July 2025

We are Wolves. Progressive, determined, bright, unified and humble. A pack that is hungry for

success. Wolves is one of the fastest growing professional football clubs in the UK, and also boasts

one of the richest histories in the beautiful game.

Formed in 1975 as Heathfield Rovers, initially as a West Midlands League second division club, they


later became Wolverhampton & Wednesbury Tube and then Wolverhampton Ladies before taking


the name Wolverhampton Wanderers in 1993. In the 1993/94 season they we promoted to the


Premier League, which was then the topflight of Women's football.


In 2008/09 the women and girl's programme were taken on board by the Wolves community trust,


this support continued until 2021/22 season where the academy took control of the female


provision, ensuring the boys and girls alike are given opportunities to play at Wolves.


2019/20 season and 2020/21 season saw Wolves Women top of the table in both seasons only to


have the leagues ended abruptly due to COVID. This prevented promotion to tier 3, however Wolves


were successful in an 'upwards movement' initiative allowing them to move into the FA Women's


National League, Northern Premier Division.


After winning tier 3, at the first time of asking, the club to have cemented their status within the


FAWNL having finished second last season to a full time Nottingham Forest. As we embark on our


fifth season within the division we are aiming for our next steps to be WSL2 football for the first time


in the club's history.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and

adults at risk. We expect all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment. This means that

the post-holder is required to apply all relevant policies and uphold the Club's commitment to

safeguarding children, young people and adults at risk

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Job purpose

To deliver high-quality coaching within the Youth Girls Academy, supporting the holistic


development of female youth players (aged 9-16). You will implement the Academy coaching


curriculum, nurture individual and team potential, and create a positive learning environment


aligned with the club philosophy and safeguarding standards.

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Key responsibilities

To be responsible for the overall coaching and development of an ETC group session and a
girls' age group team
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Work alongside the Player Development Lead, Parents, and local grassroots clubs to ensure
the delivery of a leading girls' programme in an engaging and inclusive way
Plan, prepare, implement, and evaluate age-appropriate training sessions addressing
technical, tactical, physical, and psycho-social development
Monitor and record player progress; develop individual learning plans or player
development plans in collaboration with the Player Development Lead
Provide feedback to players and parents through regular performance reviews Collaborate with the multi-disciplinary teams (Analysis, Medical, Sport Science, Player Care,
Education) to support player welfare and performance
Participate in squad selection, matchday, preparation, fixtures, tournaments, tours, and
associated travel as required
Be an ambassador of the values of the club, culture and philosophy To ensure that equipment is sufficient and safe for training and ensure that all equipment is
correctly put away following training.
To be committed to attending the coach development days/evenings as part of your
continual professional development.
Where required, complete the mandatory qualifications and relevant Continued Professional
Development requirements as required by the Elite Player Performance Plan and associated


governing bodies (The Premier League, The Football Association).

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General responsibilities

Compliance with Club policies Compliance with the Club's health and safety procedures Compliance with the Club's safeguarding policies To promote the Club's values of progressive, humble, determined, bright and unified To work consistently to embed equality & diversity into the Club To undertake such other duties as may be reasonably expected To maintain professional conduct at all times

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Safeguarding

This role carries a specific safeguarding responsibility. This means that the post-holder is required to


apply all relevant policies and uphold the Club's commitment to safeguarding children, young


people, and adults at risk.

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Key relationships

Academy Manager - Football Women & Girls Manager Player Development Lead Academy W&G coaches and staff W&G Physiotherapist Safeguarding Senior Manager Head of Education
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Academy Operations Manager

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PERSON SPECIFICATION

Job Title: Academy Coach (Girl's programme)

Knowledge: the level and breadth of knowledge to do the job e.g. understanding of a defined system, method or


procedure, legal or regulatory frameworks etc


Essential





Evidence of understanding the Girl's and women's pathway and England Talent Pathway and regulations. Previous experience of working within an elite football environment. Recruitment or talent ID experience. Understanding of maturation and long-term athletic development. A strong understanding of key organisational and operational requirements, including safeguarding, HR and
Health & Safety.
Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team. Knowledge and experience of reflective practice and personal development. An understanding of elite player behaviour and psychological aspects.


Desirable
Experience within an Elite Girl's programme.


Technical/work-based skills: skills specific to the job e.g. language competence, typing skills, coaching skills etc


Essential





Good understanding of the rules of the game. Good use of IT e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Ability to provide reflective feedback.
General skills and attributes: more general characteristics e.g. flexibility, communication skills, team working etc


Essential


Understanding of how to work safely with children and/or vulnerable adults and uphold generally accepted
practice when working with those participants.
Can work effectively within a team environment and also independently. Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to effectively liaise with players, parents, coaches, staff and senior management, including being
able to deal effectively with situations/tasks, in both a methodical and creative way.
Strong communication and public engagement skills. Availability for flexible working hours. Own transportation and clean driving licence. Takes responsibility for ensuring a high quality of work at all times. A genuine team player who leads from the front and will support and motivate other members of the team. An adaptive individual who can cope well under high pressure situations. A proven ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects.
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Hardworking and enthusiastic.

Experience: proven record of experience in a particular field, profession or specialism.





Essential


Working with children and/or vulnerable adults experience.
Qualifications: the level of educational, professional and/or occupational training required





Essential


Level 2 in coaching football FA Level 1 Introduction to First Aid in Football (IFAiF) or a valid Emergency Aid qualification Post-holder must hold or obtain at the earliest opportunity the relevant safeguarding training (i.e. FA
Safeguarding Children Workshop)
Post-holder will be subject to a DBS check at the appropriate level and cleared by the Wolves Safeguarding
Manager



Desirable





UEFA B (Level 2 in football coaching) Associate degree (college diploma or above) Proven experience in a similar role.
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