Due to the expansion of its current programme, York City FC Foundation currently have the following vacancies for ‘Technical Coaches’ within its Girls Regional Talent Club Programme:

• Foundation Development Phase (U10/11/12 age groups)
• Youth Development Phase (U14-16 age groups)
• Cover Coaches (Working across all age groups)

York City RTC are one of 13 Tier 1 FA licenced RTCs operating nationally, developing talented female footballers as part of the England Talent Pathway. 

Youth Development Phase (U14-16)

The successful candidate would need to be available on Tuesday and Thursday evenings (5:30 – 7:30pm) & Wednesday evenings (6-8pm) at York St John University Sports Park for technical training sessions which take place at York College alongside a home and way fixture programme which takes place on Saturdays. 

Person Specification:
 
Essential
 
• UEFA B Coaching Football Qualification
• Youth Module 1 & 2
• FA Basic First Aid for Sport 
• Knowledge and understanding of child protection and hold valid Safeguarding Certificate
• Valid FA Coaching Licence 
• An understanding of elite female player pathway
• Proven ability to plan, deliver, monitor & evaluate coaching sessions
• Prior experience of working within player development environments
• The ability to support parents and players throughout their time within the programme

Desirable:

• UEFA A License
• Youth Award (including assessment)
• Experience of working within an RTC/Academy environment

Experience & Skillset:

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to be a positive role model 
• Excellent organisational skills
• IT literate
• Flexible approach to working within a coaching pair
• Good time management skills
• Passionate invidual who can bring an energetic approach to their delivery

Foundation Development Phase (U10/11/12)

Essential:

• FA Level 2 Coaching Football Qualification
• Youth Module 1 & 2
• FA Basic First Aid for Sport
• Valid FA Coaching Licence 
• Valid Safeguarding Certificate
• An understanding of elite female player pathway
• Prior experience of working within player development environments
• The ability to support parents and players throughout their time within the programme
• An understanding of elite female player pathway
• Prior experience of working within player development environments
• The ability to support parents and players throughout their time within the programme

Desirable:

• UEFA B License
• Youth Award (including assessment)
• Experience of working within an RTC/Academy environment

Skills:

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to be a positive role model 
• Excellent organisational skills
• IT literate
• Flexible approach to working within a coaching pair
• Good time management skills
• Passionate invidual who can bring an energetic approach to their delivery

Please be aware that a criminal disclosure and identity check will be carried out on the successful applicants prior to any offer of employment in line with York City FC Foundation safeguarding culture and procedures.

If you would like to apply for the role please submit a full CV, and covering letter demonstrating clearly your experience in line with the above criteria to Jill Stacey at York City FC Foundation on femalefootball@yorkcityfcfoundation.co.uk  

For an informal conversation regarding the role, please call Jill Stacey on 07955733547.