Academy Football Coaches

Job description

Role information

We are currently recruiting experienced and qualified coaches to join our established Women's football teams. You will work with high-level players aged 10 to 18 and aim to help them progress through our pathway into our first team.

Our club prioritises inclusivity and provides a supportive environment where all players can develop their football skills, regardless of experience level. As a coach, you will play a pivotal role in fostering a love for the game, promoting teamwork, and empowering our players to reach their full potential.

Responsibilities:

1.     Player Development: Design and implement engaging training sessions tailored to the players' age and ability level, focused on skill development, tactical understanding, and physical fitness.

2.     Playing Philosophy: The club-wide playing philosophy should be adopted to ensure a consistent style of play across the club.

3.     Mentorship and Support: Provide mentorship, encouragement, and constructive feedback to help players grow both on and off the field, fostering confidence and a positive attitude towards the game.

4.     Team Building: Foster a sense of camaraderie and teamwork among players, promoting mutual respect, sportsmanship, and collaboration both during training sessions and on match days.

5.     Match Preparation: Prepare the team for matches, including organising line-ups, discussing tactics, and motivating players to perform at their best.

6.     Communication: Maintain open and effective communication with players, parents, club officials, and other coaches, informing them about training schedules, match details, and any relevant club updates.

7.     Player Welfare: Always prioritise the safety and well-being of players, ensuring that training sessions and matches are conducted in a safe and respectful manner.

Salary

Lead Coach

£25.00 per training session

£45.00 per match day

Assistant Coach

£20.00 per training session

£33.00 per match day

Working Pattern

Our teams train once or twice weekly, depending on the age group. Match days are usually Saturday mornings, but they depend on fixture schedules.

Primary Location

The Stafflex Arena, Storthes Hall Lane, Huddersfield HD8 0WA

Qualifications

Candidates will need a minimum of either an FA Level 1 or the FA Introduction to Coaching qualification. Ideally, candidates will have passed the FA Level 2 or UEFA C qualification or be willing to undertake this during the 2025/26 season.

Safeguarding

Huddersfield Town Women Football Club are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. It is anticipated that the role will involve the supervision of and work with children and young people; therefore, the post holder will require an Enhanced Criminal Records Check (CRC) through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and clearance for work in football by the FA. Applicants must disclose all previous convictions including spent convictions in accordance with the associated legislation. The amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provide that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’. This means that they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website. The post holder will also be required to undergo safeguarding training, to be agreed with the designated Safeguarding Officer.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Huddersfield Town Women Football Club is a diverse environment in which we respect all characteristics under the Equality Act 2010; we want everyone to feel valued and included within the Club and to be able to achieve their full potential. We have a zero-tolerance approach to any form of discrimination, and we are committed to the redress of any inequalities by taking positive action where appropriate. All employees are required to always support and uphold this zero-tolerance approach.

How to apply

Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter, outlining your coaching experience, philosophy, and why you are passionate about working with young female football players to Andrew Brown: andy.brown@htwfc.co.uk.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Huddersfield

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

03-05-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English