Client:
Scottish Football Association
Position:
Head Coach - National Women’s ‘A’ Squad
Location:
Oriam Performance Centre – Edinburgh
Reporting to: SFA Performance Director
Background
The Scottish FA exists to promote, foster and develop the game at all levels in this country. Founded in 1873,
Scottish football’s governing body has recently undergone the most radical changes in its history, enabling the
organisation to lead the game into a new era.
The Scottish FA now wish to appoint a Head Coach for the Women’s A Squad. This is an exciting time for women’s
football with Scottish teams enjoying domestic and international success.
Responsibilities
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To prepare, develop, select and coach players for the Women’s ‘A’ squad in accordance with the
Performance Strategy and as directed by the Performance Director.
To work with key internal personnel including the assigned Team Manager, the Performance Operations
Manager, Head of Football Science and Medicine and the Head of Scouting and Analysis to ensure that the
highest level of service is available to the Women’s ‘A’ Squad and that all policies and procedures are
complied with in full.
To lead the coaching provision service at any given event which will include an Assistant Coach, a
Goalkeeping Coach and a Performance Analyst for the duration of any given ‘A’ squad event.
To work with the medical lead (i.e. Team Doctor) for the duration of any event.
To plan coaching sessions and to lead these during any event under the direction of the Performance
Director.
To deliver team tactics and direction/guidance to players throughout the duration of any given event.
To work with the assigned Team Manager and Performance Operations Manager to ensure that all
competition regulations are complied with at any given event including the eligibility of any player for any
given match. This will include the status of any player with regard to disciplinary and suspension status.
To line manage the Scottish FA’s Women’s and Girls’ representative coaches and to manage the
deployment of all coaches in the Women’s and Girls’ representative age groups.
To coach other representative teams as directed by the Performance Director.
To conduct a review of the ‘Future Team Growing’ initiatives (the National and Regional Performance
Centre Network) and to make recommendations to the Performance Director as appropriate. Thereafter to
manage, with the support of the Head of Girls’ and Women’s Football and in accordance with all relevant
procedures, the relevant programmes ensuring a pipeline of talent is regularly available for the National ‘A’
Squad. This will include the management of the casual personnel assigned to work in the National &
Regional Centres.
To support the Head of Girls’ and Women’s Football with initiatives aimed at raising the standards at club
level, and the profile of Women’s football in general, and to assist in the delivery of any and all strategic
aims.
To support the Head of Girls’ and Women’s Football in delivering specific coach education programmes
within the Women’s game as directed by the Performance Director.
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To represent the Scottish FA on relevant Panels, Working Groups and Boards as directed by the
Performance Director both in Scotland and abroad.
To undertake such other duties as may reasonably be required from time to time by the Performance
Director.
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
 Experience of being a Head Coach and leading a senior/elite football team to success.
Desirable
 Playing experience in the senior women’s game at international level.
Qualifications & Training
Essential
 A UEFA ‘A’ Licence holder.
Desirable
 A UEFA Pro Licence holder.
Skills
Essential
 Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, including the ability to present engaging
presentations.
 Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess problems and create effective solutions.
 Use of analysis packages such as, Wyscout, Sportscode, NAC sport.
Desirable
 Creative and innovative approach to problem solving.
 Purposeful and forward thinking.
Competencies
Essential
 Strong interpersonal skills to interact positively and work effectively with others
 Effective Team Player- comfortable working with and through others to ensure that objectives are met.
 Ability to inspire confidence and motivate team.
 Willingness to work flexibly
 A logical and efficient approach to work
 Self-motivated to ensure objectives are met, even when challenging.
Additional Related Requirements
Essential
 Driving Licence
 Satisfactory PVG Check
 Ability to travel for work, both nationally and internationally
How to Apply
To apply candidates should send the following:
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Letter of application highlighting relevant experience
Up to date curriculum vitae
Details of current remuneration
Applications should be sent to [email protected]
For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact:
Alistair Milner
[email protected]
+44 (0) 207 092 6966