Job Description

UCFB are looking to appoint a Head Football Coach (Women's) based at the Wembley Campus. They will coach, manage and support the delivery of the First Team Football programme, ensuring high levels of coaching are delivered, preparing the players for football matches.


The role is responsible for the recruitment and selection of players, tactical planning, fostering a positive team culture and reporting in relation to the first team squad.


Areas of operational responsibility include but are not limited to those outlined below:

Design and deliver coaching materials and resources to support player development, reviewing and looking to enhance practice. Undertake player assessment activities including the provision of appropriate feedback to players Act as a responsible team member and develop productive working relationships with other members of staff, in particular with other coaches to create a collaborative environment with CPD opportunities. Participate in and develop external networks that promote UCFB and contribute to and build relationships for future activities. To lead, support and work with other paid and volunteer coaches to build a performance pathway through all BUCS participating teams. Report to the Sport and Active Lifestyle Officer on First Team performance and progress.

Please see job description below for further details and person specification

University Campus of Football Business (UCFB) is a world first in sports education. Proudly the UK's fastest-growing higher education institution since our launch in 2011, UCFB's campuses are based at the iconic

Wembley Stadium

and

Etihad Stadium

.


In 2020, UCFB launched the

Global Institute of Sport (GIS)

, the new home of our Master's degrees and executive education in the UK, online and at inspirational stadiums including at

Inter Miami CF Stadium

, the

Melbourne Cricket Ground

in Australia,

New York's Red Bull Arena

and

Toronto's BMO Field

.


Our collaborations with elite sports organisations allow us to lead the field in producing the next generation of graduates. Partners include

The Football Association, Kick It Out

, the

League Managers Association

, the

National League

and the

Rugby Football League

domestically, as well as our global hub partners in the USA, Canada and Australia.