College Women's Football Head Coach

Posted 10 hours 27 minutes ago by Hartpury-University-and-College

Permanent
Full Time
Academic Jobs
Gloucestershire, Gloucester, United Kingdom, GL1 1
Job Description
Responsibilities
  • Lead and manage the Hartpury College Women's Football Programme.
  • Create a high-performance, values-driven environment that promotes excellence on and off the pitch.
  • Drive recruitment of talented female footballers and support their athletic and personal development.
  • Collaborate on strategic planning, coaching, recruitment, performance objectives, and long-term development goals across the college and university women's football programmes.
  • Develop a clear vision for the programme aligned with Hartpury Football's mission to be the best environment for developing people and performance.
  • Foster a culture that provides an enriching, professional, and memorable experience for all players and staff.
  • Work collaboratively with academic, coaching, and support staff to ensure holistic athlete development.
  • Act as an ambassador for Hartpury Football, promoting its values and aspirations at all levels of the game.
About You
  • Degree-level qualification in Sports Coaching, Sports Science, or a related discipline, along with a UEFA B Licence or higher (UEFA A desirable). A recognised teaching qualification (e.g., PGCE) is advantageous.
  • Proven experience coaching high-performance or elite-level athletes, with a strong understanding of player development and performance environments.
  • Demonstrated leadership and management experience, with the ability to motivate teams and foster a positive, high-performance culture.
  • Commitment to high-quality coaching, ongoing professional development, and promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in sport and education.
  • A passion for developing people both on and off the pitch, with the ability to mentor, inspire, and align with Hartpury Football's values.
  • Hybrid working arrangements with blended approach of office and home working
  • 25 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays rising to 30 days with length of service
  • Wellbeing support including our Employee Assistance Programme
  • Employee Discounts Scheme
  • Onsite fitness facilities
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Support for continuous professional development
  • Flexible working opportunities available
  • Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity leave