Ready to Lead the Future of Women's Football?
Are you passionate about coaching, developing young talent, and shaping the next generation of women footballers?
Oaklands College is seeking a Head Coach (Women's Football Academy) to lead, develop, and deliver our successful academy programme. This is an exciting opportunity to combine high-level coaching with leadership and programme management, ensuring that our players excel both on and off the pitch.
As part of the Oaklands Wolves Sports Academy, you'll play a key role in inspiring young athletes, managing player recruitment and development, and driving the continued growth of our Women's Academy — one of the most ambitious and respected programmes in the region.
Why Join Oaklands?
For over 100 years, Oaklands College has been transforming lives through education. Our Oaklands Wolves Sports Academies are nationally recognised, providing elite-level training alongside academic achievement.
The Women's Football Academy is at the heart of this success. With strong links to Hertfordshire FA and a proud reputation for producing talented players, this is your chance to lead a high-performance programme that inspires and develops the next generation of women athletes.
Your Day-to-Day Impact
* Leadership & Coaching – Lead the Women's Academy, delivering high-quality training sessions and fixtures that push players to reach their full potential.
* Team Management – Coordinate and develop the Women's Academy coaching staff, supporting their progression through coaching courses.
* Recruitment & Growth – Oversee trials and recruitment activities in collaboration with the Assistant Coach, driving academy growth and attracting top talent.
* Fixture Coordination – Manage fixtures, timetabling, and facility use across astro pitches, sports halls, gyms, and classrooms.
* Safeguarding & Welfare – Ensure the wellbeing of players, staff, and volunteers, creating a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment.
* Collaboration – Work closely with the Head of Football Academy and the wider Wolves coaching team to deliver a unified, ambitious programme.
Is This You?
We're looking for an experienced and motivated coach who thrives on leadership and player development.
You'll bring:
* FA Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Football (minimum)
* Relevant administrative experience to support academy operations
* Excellent communication and organisational skills
* A passion for women's football and youth development
Ideally, you'll also have:
* 5+ years' experience in a similar environment (college or academy programme)
* Experience coordinating a coaching team and managing workloads
* A strong track record in recruitment and fixture management
* Knowledge of safeguarding, equality, and health & safety in sport
And personally, you're:
* Positive, enthusiastic, and approachable
* Able to lead with vision and motivate others
* Flexible and solution-focused
* Committed to continuous improvement and professional development
Why Oaklands?
At Oaklands, your work matters. We invest in both staff and athletes to ensure everyone has the opportunity to succeed.
We offer:
* Local Government Pension Scheme
* Generous annual leave allowance
* Excellent CPD and funded coaching qualifications
* Free Microsoft Office for personal devices
* Free on-site gym and wellbeing support services
* Cycle to Work scheme & discounted travel
* Long Service Awards & annual staff celebration events
* A supportive, forward-thinking environment where your contribution makes a difference
Apply Now
If you're ready to lead, coach, and inspire the future of women's football at Oaklands College, we'd love to hear from you.
We're reviewing applications on a rolling basis — so don't wait too long to apply
Oaklands College is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults.