U16 Assistant Coach (FC) | Job Description We are Girls United: an organization that stands for a world with a level playing field, on and off the pitch. We establish grassroots football clubs for girls in multiple locations and use football as a tool to empower individuals. Being part of the Girls United team means believing in the cause and being invested in the progress of the organisation. Founded on values of equality, inclusion and empowerment, the organisation is a space for innovation, action and growth with positive social impact at its roots. We are growing quickly and undertaking a series of exciting projects. Reports to: London Programme Lead - Club and Fixtures Training Hours: Tuesday - 6:30pm to 8:00pm and Thursday 6.30pm to 8.00pm Matchday: Sundays (with kick-offs anytime between 9:30am and 2:00pm) Assistant Coaches must be able to commit to Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday match days. Salary: Assistant Coach £13.50 ph (match days are 3 hours) Location: Tuesday and Thursday training Alleyn's School. Match-day: Sunday Griffin Sports Club, SE21 (home ground) or various locations around South London (away grounds) Description: The position of the Assistant Coach within our Club programme consists of supporting and helping deliver quality training sessions and enjoyable, focused matchday experiences to playing members of our competitive football squads. The position will include delivery of practical sessions, supporting players and our current workforce. The position will be for someone who wants to work within an environment to make a positive contribution to the community. Girls United has a growing player pathway through our Play Like A Girl and Love The Game programmes for new girls to take part in football, through to our social play sessions on Saturday to our Club teams who train and take part in competitive league and cup fixtures. The Assistant Coach (Club) will be responsible for (but not limited to); attending the sessions, events and fixtures agreed in advance with the Programme Lead for Club, supporting lead coaches with planning and delivering parts of training sessions, and fulfilling various match-day roles on Sundays, building rapport and trust with players, attendees and young people to ensure they continue to engage with Girls United through their programmes. The aim will be to support our community to develop on and off the pitch through the power of football, working collaboratively with other team members including but not exclusive to; other volunteers, sessional staff and contracted staff within Girls United London, supporting in creating and maintaining a positive relationship with community groups and partner organisations (such as venues) to deliver these programmes, supporting the wider team with developing the organisation with new ideas, new programmes and new opportunities of growth, experience and delivery, involvement within fixture programme/days - supporting with league administration on the day (using the League App), supporting with officiating of matches, and providing assistance to our team of players. Essential and Desirable Qualities and Qualifications: Experiences - Someone who has experience with working in grassroots football and with young women and girls (E). Including delivering sessions and a fixture programme (E) Qualifications - FA Level 1 in Football Coaching (or working towards) including an in-date qualification for Safeguarding Children and First Aid in Football. (E) Experience of league administration such as match cards, player cards and match reports. (D) Working with a lead coach. (D) Communication - someone who is confident to speak and build positive rapport with various people within the community. For example but not exclusive to players, parents, venues, schools, and funders etc. (E) Organisational skills - someone who is able to manage their time effectively and ensure they are punctual in completing their administration tasks alongside attending sessions and other in-person activities. (E) Adaptability and flexibility – work in a fluid, fast-paced and exciting environment of football. Understanding that hours are often across unsocial times such as weekends and evenings due to our contact with the community of players we have within Girls United FA. (E) Application Process: Submit CV and cover letter. A 30-minute phone interview with the London Programme Lead or London Manager. Practical interview which will consist of a pre-set task and a coaching session. This will help us to assign your skillset to the most suitable coaching level within Girl United but also matching you to the most appropriate age groups. Final conversation to address any remaining questions and ensure the compatibility of the candidate with the organisation. Good luck