Women's Assistant Head Coach

Oxford United Women

Oxford United Women are seeking an ambitious and committed Assistant Head Coach to join the Club for the upcoming season.

Working closely with the Head Coach, the successful candidate will play a key role in the planning and delivery of training sessions, matchday preparation, player development and the continued growth of the programme both on and off the pitch.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking environment within one of the country's most progressive women's football programmes. We are looking for a coach who is passionate about player development, possesses strong communication and leadership skills, and is eager to contribute to a high-performance culture.

If you are motivated, collaborative and ready to help drive Oxford United Women forward, we would love to hear from you.

Position: Women’s Assistant Head Coach  
Term: Permanent 
Hours of Work: 20 hours per week 
Department: Oxford United Women’s Football Club 
Location: Oxford, UK
Reports To: Women’s Head Coach

Job Overview:

Working alongside the Head Coach and wider coaching staff to support the planning and delivery of high-quality training sessions and match preparation. Responsible for contributing to player development through leading and supporting analysis sessions, delivering individual development plans (IDPs), and helping to create a positive, professional, and high-performance environment for players and staff. This role requires strong communication, leadership, and organisational skills, with the ability to support both team and individual performance objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Work collaboratively with the Head Coach and coaching staff to plan, prepare and deliver high-quality training sessions
  • Support the delivery of the Club’s playing philosophy and performance objectives across training and matchdays
  • Lead and assist with tactical and technical analysis sessions for both team and individual player development
  • Design, monitor and review Individual Development Plans (IDPs) to support player progression and performance
  • Assist with match preparation, opposition analysis, squad management and in-game support on matchdays
  • Support player welfare and ensure high standards of professionalism and conduct are maintained at all times
  • Maintain effective communication with players, staff, and wider Club personnel

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Minimum UEFA B License
  • A minimum of 2 years’ coaching experience within Women’s football
  • Sports First Aid Qualification
  • High level of communication skills
  • Personable and enthusiastic with a strong work ethic

How To Apply:

To apply, please email a copy of your CV and Covering Letter to hlaughton@oufc.co.uk. Applications will close on Friday 19 June 2026.

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 are 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 wellbeing, welfare, and safety of all children and vulnerable adults involved 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.