Vacancy at Cambridge United FC
Girls Assistant Manager and Female Elite Scholarship Lead
Salary
24000
Training Sites within Cambridge & The Abbey Stadium
Vacancy listed
18/09/2023
Application deadline
28/09/2023
Details
Job Description
Department: Academy and Youth Development
Reports to: Girls Programme Manager and Elite Scholarship Manager
Location: Training Sites within Cambridge & The Abbey Stadium
Salary: £24,000
Hours: 40 per week
Role Summary
To manage and support the players in the Elite Scholarship for our female teams.
To assist with the running and development of Cambridge United’s female programmes.
To lead the running and organisation of the clubs girls ETC programme.
To provide high quality coaching and opportunities for youth female players, targeting new participation and raising the profile of Cambridge United FC.
Key Job Outcomes
To attend and lead in the operation of the games programme for the Female Elite Scholarship Schemes.
To deliver coaching sessions to all Elite Scholarship players in line with the Academy Philosophy and coaching curriculum.
To manage, review and implement the best strategy to continuously improve the programme as best as possible.
To ensure the Academy Philosophies and Values are adhered to by the players within the CRC Programme.
To undertake personal CPD as appropriate to meet the demands of the role.
To lead in the monitoring and assessment of the players in the whole CRC Female Programme from training and match performances.
To lead with the scouting and recruitment process where appropriate for all teams within our Elite Female Scholarship programme.
To assist with administrative tasks related to the role, including general organisation, recording of sessions, match performances and player reviews.
To lead on the organisation, delivery and communication of the girls ETC programme which includes the running of training sessions, fixtures, trials and other additional opportunities/events.
To assist with the organisation and delivery of all other Cambridge United’s girls programmes.
To recruit, train and manage the required staff for the ETC and other girls programmes including assisting with CPD events.
To meet/exceed the financial targets for the female programmes, as set by the Club.
To ensure appropriate monitoring and evaluation of the ETC budget.
To deliver the brand standards of outstanding customer service whilst ensuring a clear and effective line of communication is maintained across all departments.
To promote and market all Club activities and programmes by appropriate means, as requested. You will be assisted with this by the Communications Manager and the other Business Operations team members.
Any other duties as requested by the Line Managers
This job description sets out the key outcomes required. It does not specify in detail the activities required to achieve these outcomes. As a term of your employment you may reasonably be expected to perform duties of a similar or related nature to those outlined in the job description.
Person Specification
Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications & Experience:
UEFA B award in coaching football - desirable
UEFA C award in coaching football - essential
Experienced and has knowledge of female football
Introduction to First Aid qualification
FA Safeguarding children workshop
Experienced in talent ID
Experience of delivering excellent customer services
IT Skills, including Outlook, Word and Powerpoint
Experience of working with player/parents in football environments
Experience in leading/managing an area/people or teams
Experience working in a high performing business environment
Has an understanding of how elite players are developed
Personal Qualities/Attributes:
Hardworking and enthusiastic
Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
Reliable and committed
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Able to communicate effectively
Willingness to work weekday evenings
Excellent team player and motivator
Application Process:
Application Instructions Interested applicants should apply by submitting their CV and Cover Letter, applications which do not include both documents will not be reviewed.
Application Closing Date: 28th September 2023
Interview Date(s) TBA
Start Date: Immediate - Subject to notice period
Mission, Vision & Values Mission:
Cambridge United aspires to compete at the highest level of the English Football League, whilst operating a financially sustainable football club embedded within the heart of its community.
We are custodians with a collective responsibility to protect and enhance the Club for future generations.
Vision:
Creating Memories: We engage current and future generations of supporters by creating memorable moments.
Driving Standards & Performance: We will evolve by driving standards and performance through self-reflection and education.
Enhancing Lives: We are an inclusive Club that is United in Endeavour to enhance lives though the power of sport.
Values: We engage positive and inspiring characters who are committed to serving and strengthening our community, by adopting our 3 keys values.
Teamwork: We achieve more through working together than alone and are United in Endeavour.
Hard Work: We are committed to learning and working towards our pursuit of excellence in everything we do.
Humility: We will celebrate each other’s successes and recognise that no individual is greater than the collective.
Employability Statement:
Cambridge United FC is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff. We aim to create a supportive and inclusive working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit.
Safeguarding Statement Cambridge United FC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
For those positions where a criminal record check (DBS) is identified as necessary, this will be carried out in line with other safer recruitment checks.
The post holder will be required to undergo Safeguarding training periodically.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion:
Cambridge United FC is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a supportive and inclusive working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit.
We do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, nationality, ethnic origin, religious or political belief or affiliation, trade union membership, gender, gender reassignment, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, disability, socio-economic background or any other inappropriate distinction or characteristic covered by the Equality Act 2010.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdamHzihFKiJc55iuafWzaS_D74SpwW-ml7qBS4mdb6eJBKtQ/viewform
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.
Department: Academy and Youth Development
Reports to: Girls Programme Manager and Elite Scholarship Manager
Location: Training Sites within Cambridge & The Abbey Stadium
Salary: £24,000
Hours: 40 per week
Role Summary
To manage and support the players in the Elite Scholarship for our female teams.
To assist with the running and development of Cambridge United’s female programmes.
To lead the running and organisation of the clubs girls ETC programme.
To provide high quality coaching and opportunities for youth female players, targeting new participation and raising the profile of Cambridge United FC.
Key Job Outcomes
To attend and lead in the operation of the games programme for the Female Elite Scholarship Schemes.
To deliver coaching sessions to all Elite Scholarship players in line with the Academy Philosophy and coaching curriculum.
To manage, review and implement the best strategy to continuously improve the programme as best as possible.
To ensure the Academy Philosophies and Values are adhered to by the players within the CRC Programme.
To undertake personal CPD as appropriate to meet the demands of the role.
To lead in the monitoring and assessment of the players in the whole CRC Female Programme from training and match performances.
To lead with the scouting and recruitment process where appropriate for all teams within our Elite Female Scholarship programme.
To assist with administrative tasks related to the role, including general organisation, recording of sessions, match performances and player reviews.
To lead on the organisation, delivery and communication of the girls ETC programme which includes the running of training sessions, fixtures, trials and other additional opportunities/events.
To assist with the organisation and delivery of all other Cambridge United’s girls programmes.
To recruit, train and manage the required staff for the ETC and other girls programmes including assisting with CPD events.
To meet/exceed the financial targets for the female programmes, as set by the Club.
To ensure appropriate monitoring and evaluation of the ETC budget.
To deliver the brand standards of outstanding customer service whilst ensuring a clear and effective line of communication is maintained across all departments.
To promote and market all Club activities and programmes by appropriate means, as requested. You will be assisted with this by the Communications Manager and the other Business Operations team members.
Any other duties as requested by the Line Managers
This job description sets out the key outcomes required. It does not specify in detail the activities required to achieve these outcomes. As a term of your employment you may reasonably be expected to perform duties of a similar or related nature to those outlined in the job description.
Person Specification
Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications & Experience:
UEFA B award in coaching football - desirable
UEFA C award in coaching football - essential
Experienced and has knowledge of female football
Introduction to First Aid qualification
FA Safeguarding children workshop
Experienced in talent ID
Experience of delivering excellent customer services
IT Skills, including Outlook, Word and Powerpoint
Experience of working with player/parents in football environments
Experience in leading/managing an area/people or teams
Experience working in a high performing business environment
Has an understanding of how elite players are developed
Personal Qualities/Attributes:
Hardworking and enthusiastic
Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
Reliable and committed
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Able to communicate effectively
Willingness to work weekday evenings
Excellent team player and motivator
Application Process:
Application Instructions Interested applicants should apply by submitting their CV and Cover Letter, applications which do not include both documents will not be reviewed.
Application Closing Date: 28th September 2023
Interview Date(s) TBA
Start Date: Immediate - Subject to notice period
Mission, Vision & Values Mission:
Cambridge United aspires to compete at the highest level of the English Football League, whilst operating a financially sustainable football club embedded within the heart of its community.
We are custodians with a collective responsibility to protect and enhance the Club for future generations.
Vision:
Creating Memories: We engage current and future generations of supporters by creating memorable moments.
Driving Standards & Performance: We will evolve by driving standards and performance through self-reflection and education.
Enhancing Lives: We are an inclusive Club that is United in Endeavour to enhance lives though the power of sport.
Values: We engage positive and inspiring characters who are committed to serving and strengthening our community, by adopting our 3 keys values.
Teamwork: We achieve more through working together than alone and are United in Endeavour.
Hard Work: We are committed to learning and working towards our pursuit of excellence in everything we do.
Humility: We will celebrate each other’s successes and recognise that no individual is greater than the collective.
Employability Statement:
Cambridge United FC is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff. We aim to create a supportive and inclusive working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit.
Safeguarding Statement Cambridge United FC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
For those positions where a criminal record check (DBS) is identified as necessary, this will be carried out in line with other safer recruitment checks.
The post holder will be required to undergo Safeguarding training periodically.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion:
Cambridge United FC is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a supportive and inclusive working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit.
We do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, nationality, ethnic origin, religious or political belief or affiliation, trade union membership, gender, gender reassignment, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, disability, socio-economic background or any other inappropriate distinction or characteristic covered by the Equality Act 2010.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdamHzihFKiJc55iuafWzaS_D74SpwW-ml7qBS4mdb6eJBKtQ/viewform
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.