AWFC Academy Technical Coach (Casual)

Arsenal Football Club
Barnet, Greater London
The Role

We are looking for Academy Technical Coaches on a casual basis for Arsenal Women Football Club . The roles are responsible for delivering an effective coaching programme for players aged 7-16 years old in the Girls Youth Academy and will support the development of the players through innovative planning, delivery and management of training sessions and match days.

Who We Are

We are one of the most famous clubs in world football, with a rich heritage and history of success – read more about our history, here.

Beyond that, we are passionate about our local community and, behind the scenes, we have a wide variety of opportunities and career paths for all. We have a very defined purpose: to act for a winning team, culture and community. We achieve this by ensuring we are courageous in the pursuit of progress, we champion our community and each other, and that we do the right thing (even when no one is looking).

Your day-to-day

  • Planning, delivering, and reviewing a holistic coaching programme in line with the Academy Technical Programme for goalkeepers and/or outfield players
  • Ensuring high standards of coach delivery to support the LTPD of all players within the age group
  • Working closely with other age group coaches to deliver appropriate individual training programmes
  • Attending all matches and assisting match day management of all fixtures against boys grassroots/academy teams as well as other PGA's, both home and away
  • Liaising with a multi-disciplinary support team (e.g. Medical, Physical Performance, Education, Sports Psychology & Talent ID) when planning and delivering coaching sessions and matches
  • Ensuring all relevant information is recorded fully using appropriate club processes
  • Conducting performance reviews, in line with the requirements of our club, and deliver feedback to players and parents both formally in meetings, and informally as required
  • Ensuring Safeguarding requirements as outlined in the Safeguarding Policy and complying with its requirements to safeguard and protect the welfare of children and vulnerable adults

What We Are Looking For

  • Working towards UEFA B / FA Level 3 (Block 1 essential)
  • FA Youth Award
  • Current FA Licensed Coaches Club Member
  • Up to date FA Emergency Aid Qualification – FA Basic First Aid for Sport Qualification (BFAS) or FA Level 2 Emergency
  • First Aid in Football (EFAiF)
  • Knowledge and understanding of child protection issues including holding a current FA Safeguarding Children Workshop certificate
  • An accepted FA Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Disclosure (previously known as an FA CRB Disclosure)
  • Experience of coaching youth academy players (7-16yrs)
  • Experience of mentoring and developing other coaches
  • Understanding of the FA Women’s and Girls player pathway
  • An understanding and implications of Long Term Player Development
  • Ability to travel independently
  • Knowledge of the standard of players required at Arsenal Women FC and an understanding and knowledge of the overall Women’s Talent Pathway in England
  • An understanding and implications of Long Term Player Development and how to develop young players.
  • Able to work as part of a coaching team and the ability to motivate others
  • Able to build a strong rapport with the players in the age range
  • Ability to set realistic goals for players within the age groups
  • Excellent organisational and time management skills
  • Motivated and driven individual
  • Commitment and passion for the game
  • A dynamic, confident communicator (verbal, written) whilst able to adapt style and approach as and when required

Arsenal for Everyone

Arsenal for Everyone is our commitment to promoting and embracing equality, diversity and inclusion, so that everyone connected to the club feels like they belong to the same Arsenal family. We believe that diversity of background, skills and experience drives our success on and off the pitch. 

Our Commitment to Safeguarding

We are committed to ensuring that our environments for children, young people and adults at risk remain safe and inclusive. We therefore require successful candidates to complete a DBS check and other essential background checks prior to starting their employment. Depending on the responsibilities of the role, a DBS will be either a basic, standard, or enhanced check.

Disability Confident Leader

We are a Disability Confident Leader. We actively welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities and long-term health conditions. If you need disability-related adjustments to the recruitment process, please indicate this in your application.

If you are likely to meet the definition of being a ‘disabled person’ according to the Equality Act 2010, you may be eligible to apply for an interview via the Disability Confident Scheme - please indicate this in your application form below. The information you share with us about your health or disability will not be used in recruitment decisions.

Application Closing Date - Friday 19th December 2025

Please note: we reserve the right to close the position early if application volumes are particularly high. We encourage you to get your application in sooner rather than later.

Good luck!
Posted 2025-12-06

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