U13 Girls Co-Coach

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Oxford United Women are seeking a passionate and committed Co-Coach to support our Under-13 Girls programme within a high-performance development environment. The successful candidate will work collaboratively within the coaching team to support the ongoing development of talented young female players competing in the Junior Premier League (JPL).

The role involves planning and delivering high-quality pitch-based and classroom sessions across 2–3 training sessions per week, aligned with Oxford United Women’s philosophy and coaching methodology. We are looking for an individual who thrives in a team setting, engages positively with feedback, and is motivated by collaboration and continuous improvement for the benefit of both players and staff across the programme.

Job Title: U13 Co-Coach
Reports To: Head of Girls' Football
Location: Oxford United Training Centre, Oxford Road, Horspath, OX33 1RT 

Nine hours per week - Mon, Weds (alternate weeks) & Thurs plus Saturday gamedays 
UEFA B (or currently completing), but will also consider UEFA C holders with experience at higher levels of youth football. 

Role & Responsibilities – General:

  • Attend all fixtures, session and team events across the season
  • Planning and delivering high-quality pitch sessions and gameday coaching in line with the OUWFC philosophy and game model alongside a co-coach
  • Monitor, record, and assess the progress of individual players and provide regular input into Individual Development Plans
  • Help drive and nurture a positive, high-challenge, high-support culture that all players and staff can enjoy and thrive within
  • Help ensure all safeguarding policies and guidelines are always adhered to
  • Always uphold club and programme values and professional standards
  • Provide input into selection processes and actively engage in exit strategies for released players
  • Be prepared to work across age groups to support the pathway as needed
  • Be responsible for maintaining the kit and equipment to a high standard 

Experience: 

  • Minimum one year of experience working in an elite football environment
  • Experience using VEO/analysis of game footage (desirable)
  • Experience providing written feedback to players (Individual Development Plans

Qualifications & Training:

Essential:

  • UEFA C with experience working in high-level youth environments
  • FA Safeguarding Certificate
  • FA Introduction to First Aid/Emergency First Aid
  • An enhanced DBS check will be carried out
  • A driving license and the ability to travel independently and reliably

Desirable: 

  • UEFA B
  • Experience working with a multi-disciplinary team to support players

Skills & Behaviours: 

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, elite performance environment
  • Ability to meet deadlines with a high level of precision and reliability
  • Ability to use basic Google Drive functions and associated programmes for administration responsibilities
  • Ambitious and driven towards contributing to the development and progression of the programme
  • Committed to ongoing and regular personal CPD and the ability to engage constructively with feedback 

How to apply: 

To apply, please send a current CV and covering letter to GSims@oufc.co.uk

Code of Conduct 

Oxford United Football Club expects the highest standards of integrity and conduct in all matters concerning the Club and its employees. The Code of Conduct makes clear the standards of conduct expected from its employees and explains the responsibilities of the Club, as the employer. All employees are expected to always act wholeheartedly in the interests of the Club. Any conduct detrimental to its interests or its relations with its customers, suppliers, the public, or damaging to its public image shall be a breach of Club rules and policies. Discriminatory, offensive, and violent behaviour is unacceptable, and any complaints or concerns will be dealt with and acted upon. 

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Oxford United Football Club are committed to ensuring that equality, inclusion, and diversity of opportunity is at the very heart of everything we do to ensure we provide fair and non-prejudicial access to the services across the Club. We uphold everyone’s freedom of rights and choice to be different and aim to provide opportunities for everyone to succeed. It is the policy of the Club that no person, whether player, job applicant, employee, volunteer, or customer, shall be discriminated against. The Club opposes all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination, either direct or indirect, or harassment, on the grounds of the following ‘protected characteristics’: Age, Disability, Gender Reassignment, Marriage & civil Partnership, Pregnancy & Maternity, Race, Religion or Belief, Sex and Sexual Orientation. Anyone who is found to be in breach of this could receive disciplinary action, which may well include suspension and dismissal. 

The Club is fully committed to the EFL Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Standards, and as we are underrepresented in these areas, we particularly welcome ‘entry level’ applications from women, individuals from Black and Minority Ethnicities, the LGBT community, and anyone with a disability.

Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment

Oxford United Football Club are committed to and has both a moral and legal obligation to ensure that all children and vulnerable adults are protected and kept safe from harm whilst engaged in services organised and provided by the Club, and believes that the general well-being, welfare, and safety of all children and vulnerable adults engaged in Club activities is of the utmost importance. The Club will fulfil its responsibilities by ensuring it displays best practice in safeguarding matters – including Safer Recruitment - carried out in a spirit of partnership and openness with the child or vulnerable adult, families, and the relevant local authority.