Gas Girls seeking to appoint an assistant coach for their Development side

Jul 16, 2021 | Gas Girls, News

Bristol Rovers Women’s FC is seeking to recruit a dynamic female coach to provide high quality delivery of our Women’s football programme.

As part of this voluntary role, the successful candidate will work closely with our Women’s and Girls Football Coordinator to deliver quality coaching to our Development Team players. In addition they will take responsibility for the games programme of the team with assistance from the voluntary staff. The successful applicant will also offer assistance with recruitment of new players into the women’s team.

As part of the Bristol Rovers Community Trust coaching pathway, there will be CPD opportunities as well as many other benefits to being a part of the Bristol Rovers Women’s FC backroom staff.

If you wish to apply for this role and can demonstrate that you have the necessary skills and experience outlined below, then please send your CV and covering letter to our Club Secretary Matthew Davies via careers@bristolroverscommunity.org.uk

Job Description / Specification

Job Title

Women’s Development Team Assistant Coach

Reports to

Woman’s and Girls Football Coordinator

Responsible for

Coaching and Assisting the Development Team Manager

Location

Lockleaze Sports Centre with travel additional travel to other locations in Bristol and Gloucestershire

Hours of Work

Tuesday evening training session 6pm – 7pm

Thursday evening training session 6pm – 7:30pm (Optional)

Sunday afternoon matches

During the football season from August to May

Contract

Volunteer

Incentives

1 match ticket to Bristol Rovers male first team home games, club tracksuit & additional training opportunities

Closing Date

Friday 26th July 2021

Interviews

First round of interviews to take place during August at a team training session

Start Date

August 2021

Bristol Rovers Community Trust is seeking to recruit a dynamic individual to provide high quality delivery of our Women’s football programme.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Trust’s Woman’s and Girls Football Coordinator to deliver high quality coaching to our Development Team players. In addition they will take responsibility for the games programme of the team. The successful applicant will also offer assistance with recruitment of new players into the women’s team.

Qualifications / Experience

Essential

Desired

Working towards a FA Level 1 Certificate in Coaching Football

FA Licensed Coach

Valid FA 1st Aid Qualification

Valid FA Safeguarding & Child Protection Qualification

Ability to relate effectively with the 16-18 age groups

Knowledge and understanding of child welfare and safeguarding issues relevant to this age group

Have held a full clean driving licence for more than 2 years with access to own transport

FA Level 1 Certificate in Coaching Football

FA Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Football

Experience of playing and/or coaching in the women’s game

Experience of coaching U18 football