Organisation Oxford United Women Salary tbc Location Oxford, UK Contract type Fixed Term (Part time) Closing date 28 February 2026 Job Description This is a co-coaching position within a high performance environment for young female athletes. Our U13 team competes in the JPL and train 2-3 times a week for which you will be responsible for planning and delivering high quality pitch and classroom sessions in line with OUWFC philosophy and methodology. We are looking for driven and committed individuals who work well as part of a team, engage positively with feedback and enjoy collaborating with others for the benefit of all players and staff in our programme.
9 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 which 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 kit and equipment to a high standard
Experience:
Minimum 1 years’ experience of 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
Driving license and 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 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 ability to engage constructively with feedback