The football club are advertising for a volunteer role as Women’s Reserve Team Assistant Manager.

Title                       Women’s Reserve Team Assistant Manager

Location               Peterborough

Responsible to  Women’s Reserve Team Manager

Supported by     Squad Coaches and Senior Coach

Purpose of post: To deliver practical football sessions and support reserve team manager at training and match days

Start date            July 2021

Rate of Pay         Voluntary, 1.5hrs training per week + Match days (training is held on Wednesday evenings 7pm - 9pm and match days take place Sunday afternoon)

Responsible for:

  • Ensuring the welfare of the players is maintained
  • Delivery of football sessions under the guidance of the manager
  • Supporting other coaches’ delivery within session including GK sessions
  • Support with the talent ID of players where relevant
  • Support manager with player communication.
  • Discussions with manager around next steps of training and matchday structure.
  • Prepare for training and match day delivery

Key Skills and Experience required:

Essential

  • Knowledge and Understanding of Child Protection issues and hold current FA Safeguarding Children certificate
  • FA Level 2 Coaching Award
  • An accepted FA Disclosure and barring Service Disclosure (FA CRB)
  • Willingness to work evenings and weekends
  • Own transport essential
  • Professional approach and attitude
  • Ability to work in a team
  • Recognised First Aid Qualification

Desirable:

  • UEFA B Coaching License
  • Understanding of Talent Identification
  • Understanding of Long Term Player Development
  • Knowledge and understanding of working with young players
  • Experience in Coaching Girls Football

Benefits:

  • Support and guidance from senior staff
  • Internal and external CPD opportunities

If you are interested in this position, please send your CV with a Covering letter to: Jenna Lusk at Jenna.lusk@theposh.com

Closing Date: Wednesday 23rd June 2021

Interview Date: TBC