Job Description
    Role Summary
The main purpose of the WSL Development Team Manager is to coach the WSL Development Team through the week and to manage them at all Development Team matches (which are usually on Sundays from August to May). They play in the FAWSL Development League. The standards that have been set at the club mean that the level of coaching and preparation is of the highest standard in domestic Women’s football.

To work closely with the Under 17s coaches and 1st Team staff to ensure appropriate pathways for all players are developed

    Essential Criteria
 It is preferred that the candidate either has the UEFA ‘B’ License, or is working towards it. The candidate should have FA Level 2 minimum.
 It is essential that the candidate has a full UK Driving License.
 It is preferred that the candidate has category D1 on their driving license or a qualification that permits the driving of minibuses.
 Member of FA Licensed coaches club
 FA Youth Modules (working towards)
 FA Safeguarding & FA Emergency Aid
 Current DBS

    Specific Experience:
 To have worked with female elite players.

    Key Responsibilities

    1. Coaching
 Responsible for planning and delivering the technical and tactical coaching programme for your respective team.
 Coach and manage your team at matches, both home and away.
 To liaise with all key WSL personnel when planning and arranging coaching sessions and matches to ensure the appropriate support is in place (e.g. sports science, medical, recruitment, education, etc.) and that the timetable fits with all other activities.
 To evaluate players learning from coaching sessions and matches and ensure that the relevant information is recorded fully on “The Football Squad”
 To conduct group, unit and individual video analysis sessions if appropriate
 To be fully responsible for the safety and welfare of all players under your care
 To organise fixtures with club officials and other key stake holders and ensure the smooth running of home matches
 To communicate with the Development squad players informing them of training times, match meet times and any other relevant information they need to know.
 To attend WSL 1st Team matches when possible.
 To perform any other duties deemed appropriate to this role.

    2. Player Development and Progression
 To compile performance reviews, in line with the club policy, and deliver feedback to players both formally in meetings, and informally as required.
 To liaise on a regular basis with the WSL 1st Team Manager and WSL General Manager to ensure that the needs of all players are catered for.

 Advise on retention of players in discussion with the First team Manager and other relevant staff.

    3. Safeguarding
 Monitor potential safeguarding risks and work with the Safeguarding Officer to promote safer working practice.
 Understand the club Safeguarding policy, procedures and best practice guidelines. Use this understanding to ensure safer recruitment, safe working practices, appropriate reporting of concerns and contribute positively to an Anti-bullying environment.

    4. Other responsibilities
 To ensure that The Football Squad System is kept up-to-date in all matters relating to your team.
 To be aware of the league and cup rules and requirements relating to the WSL Development League
 To attend staff meetings as required.
 To be aware of current trends and best practice in coaching.
 To continually look for ways to develop and improve our coaching programme in the WSL
 To attend at least 5 hours of in-service training organised by the FA each year and the first aid training for Academy coaches at least once every 3 years.
 To undertake Continued Professional Development organised by the Club.

How to apply
Interested candidates are advised to study the requirements of the posts carefully to ensure they meet the specification before submitting an application.

Applications should be sent to Jonny Edmunds – (aadmin@oufc.co.uk) and you should include a copy of your CV with your letter.
Please note you will be required to provide proof of all relevant certificates and qualifications. This post will be subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Full job description and person specification can be found at http://www.oufc.co.uk/club/vacancies.aspx