This role is central to the planning and delivery of a high quality player care programme delivered to our Girls Elite Teams. The successful candidate will design and lead engaging, progressive and educational workshops that are closely aligned with the club’s core ethos of fostering a positive and supportive learning environment that promotes both personal growth and athletic progression. In addition to delivering and designing key weekly sessions, the role will involve building safe and supportive working relationships with players, in order to help support their athletic development. This position requires strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills, along with a passion for nurturing talent and supporting the long-term progression of players within the pathway. This is a volunteer position designed to give the successful candidate the ability to learn what Player Care looks like within a professional football club, develop their own skillset and be a part of our successful and exciting Girls Pathway. Working hours: Required: Tuesdays 5:30pm-7:30pm Additionally Recommended: Wednesdays 6-9pm (Training) or Saturdays (Fixtures) About The Candidate The ideal candidate will be deeply passionate about female player development and committed to supporting every individual on their journey through the game. They will have the ability to create an inspiring, inclusive, and structured environment where players feel valued, motivated, and challenged to reach their full potential. This includes demonstrating a strong understanding of the Academy’s development philosophy and ensuring that all sessions, practices, and interactions are aligned with the long-term player development framework. The successful candidate will also be adaptable in their approach, able to respond to the differing needs of players, and proactive in fostering a positive culture that encourages growth both on and off the pitch. About The Club Founded in 1976 as Stevenage Borough Football Club, we dropped the 'Borough' from our name in 2010 when we won promotion to the English Football League for the first time in our history, although it has stuck as our nickname. We currently play in Sky Bet League One, the third tier of English football. Our home games are played at The Lamex Stadium, which has a capacity of 7,800 supporters. Over the years, we have achieved a huge amount in our relatively short history: including 2 FA Trophies, 2 Conference National titles, a League Two Play-Off Trophy & automatic promotion to League One in 2023. Safeguarding Statement Stevenage Football Club is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to endorse this commitment. This post requires Enhanced Criminal Records Checks and may include checks against the Barred Lists, as such it is exempt from Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974). Therefore all convictions including spent convictions that have not been subject to filtering by the DBS should be declared”. Relevant information and / or documents will be distributed as part of the recruitment process. Equality and Diversity Statement – Stevenage Football Club is an equal opportunities employer and staff will be regarded equally and will be given equal opportunities irrespective of sex, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin.