The FA Girls’ England Talent Pathway
Player Development Centre
Person Specification
ASSISTANT COACH (U15 & U11)
Title
Salary
Location
Session
Responsible to
Purpose of post
Start Date:
Berks & Bucks FA Girls Player Development Centre
£15.00 x 1.5 hours (Practical Coaching Sessions)
RAF Naphill, High Wycombe, HP14 4UL
Mondays 7.00 – 8.30pm
Berks & Bucks FA FDO / FA PDC Centre Manager
Deliver practical football sessions in line with the FA Girls’ Player Development Centre
technical programme
October 2014 – April 2015
Responsible for;
 Providing high quality coaching and support
 Implementing a training and games programme in line with LTPD guidelines
 To support the Head Coach
 The welfare of players within their designated age group
Key skills and Experience Required: Essential
 FA Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Football
 FA Youth Award Module 1 and 2
 FA Licensed
 FA Emergency Aid Certificate
 Knowledge and understanding of child protection issues including holding a current FA Safeguarding Children
Workshop Certificate
 An accepted Enhanced FA CRC (Criminal Record Check within the last 3 years)
 Experience in coaching girls’ football
 An understanding of current FA Girls Pathway and local grassroots girls football
 Have knowledge and understanding of child development and be sensitive to children’s needs
 Willingness to work weekdays (3 across season) and attend training events when required
 Own transport essential
Key Skills and Experienced Required: Desirable
 An understanding of Talent Identification
 An appreciation of Long Term Player Development
 Knowledge and understanding of working with young players
 Ability to work in a team environment
 Understanding of the FA Girls’ England Talent Pathway
If you are interested in this position please send your CV with a covering letter clearly stating which position you are
applying for to:
Berks & Bucks FA Football Development Officer, Stephanie Litten
Email: [email protected] or further information please telephone: (01367) 246815
Successful candidates will be required to commit to once a week for a 24 week coaching programme and a minimum
of 3 fixtures during the PDC Programme. Full details will be confirmed at interview.
Please note that only those selected for interview will be contacted. If you have not heard from us by Friday 26 th
September 2014 you should assume that your application was unsuccessful on this occasion.
Closing Date: 12:00 pm on Friday 24th October 2014
Interviews will take place Week commencing Monday 3rd November 2014
Berks & Bucks FA is committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all sections of the
community.