Job Title: Fylde Ladies FC Head Coach
Fylde Ladies Football Club (FA Womens Premier League) are looking to recruit a Head
Coach / 1st team Manager who will be responsible for all aspects around the implementation,
monitoring and evaluation of all players within the club
Key Accountabilities
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To recruit, manage and select teams to compete on a weekly basis capable of
ultimately achieving WSL status
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Ensuring high standards of coaching delivery across the first-team and development
team, taking into account current elite good practice.
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Developing and overseeing a continuous professional development programme, to
include a comprehensive mentoring strategy, for coaches and support staff involved
within the club.
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Responsibility for the welfare, monitoring and evaluation of players and coaching
staff performance within the club
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Representing Fylde Ladies Football Club in a professional manner at all times
including attendance at relevant Club / FAWPL / FA meetings as and when required
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To ensure club adheres to FA Regulations & Respect guidelines and affiliated league
Rules and Regulations
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Manage all coaching, medical and technical support staff involved in the club
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Ensuring the club adheres to FA standards for safeguarding children
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Monitoring and evaluating the performance of the programme, continuously looking
for ways to develop and improve within club budgets
Criteria Required
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Minimum UEFA B Licence holder (working towards UEFA A licence)
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Member of FA Licensed coaches club
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FA Safeguarding & FA Emergency Aid Certificate
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Current DBS
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Have good knowledge and understanding of the standard required to achieve WSL
status and a familiarity with the Women’s Football Development Pathway in England.
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Dynamic and confident communication skills with the ability to build meaningful,
strong strategic relationships with club staff and players
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Demonstrate a conscientious and flexible approach with a proven commitment to
teamwork
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Experience of and enthusiasm for coaching and mentoring elite young and senior
players and coaches.
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Understanding of learning, development and high performance with a proven ability
to create optimum learning environments for players.
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Awareness of diversity and equality challenges in football.
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Track record of consistent high performance in a professional environment
If you are interested in applying for the post, please send your CV with a covering letter
outlining your suitability for the role via email to
Fylde Ladies Club Secretary – Amanda Cummings – [email protected]
Closing date for applications is 12noon on Monday 5th December 2016
with interviews week commencing Monday 12th December 2016
@ Mill Farm Sports Village, Fleetwood Road, Wesham, Preston PR4 3JZ