ADVERT | Chester FC Women Manager

Chester FC Women, members of the North West Women’s Regional Football League, are looking to recruit a First-Team Manager.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and ambitious coach to be part of a progressive club community organisation and assume a key role in the development of our women’s and girls’ section.

The successful candidate will be the on-pitch lead for Chester FC Women and assist with implementing the club’s development pathway for women’s and girls’ football.

This is a voluntary role, however expenses including CPD will be paid. The team’s training and fixture schedules will determine days and hours.

To apply for this post, please email a football CV and covering letter outlining your suitability for the role to Community Trust Chief Executive Jim Green via jim.green@chesterfc.com.

Closing date is 5pm on Monday 13^th May 2019 with interviews commencing later that week.

Key Accountabilities

• Create and oversee a positive culture that attracts, retains and develops players to maximise their talent
• Build and manage a team to compete in the North West Women’s Regional Football League
• Implement a training programme in line with the FA Four Corner Model
• Develop a programme of continuous development for players and coaches
• Work with the Steering Group to monitor and evaluate the performance of the programme and manage the budget
• Ensuring high standards of coaching delivery and administration
• Manage coaches, medical staff and support staff involved in the running of the team
• Develop strong relationships with the Under 18s side and community coaching team
• Represent Chester FC Women in a professional manner at all times including attendance at relevant club, league and FA meetings
• Responsibility for the welfare, monitoring and evaluation of players and coaches
• Ensure club adheres to FA regulations and league rules, safeguarding standards and Respect programme

Criteria

• Minimum FA Level 2 (ideally working towards UEFA B Licence)
• Member of the FA Licensed Coaches Club
• Experience of coaching with women’s and girls’ football
• Current FA Safeguarding and Emergency Aid certificates
• Current DBS

Person Specification

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to inspire and build strong, positive relationships with a wide range of people
• Track record of and enthusiasm for coaching and developing youth and senior players
• Understanding of and commitment to creating high quality learning environments for players and LTPD
• Good knowledge of and experience within the women’s football pyramid
• Awareness of diversity and equality challenges in football
• Willingness to work evenings and weekend
• Ability to travel independently
• Willingness to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure

Chester FC Community Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.