Closing Date: 16/07/2025 Job Title U14 Head Coach Department Academy Reports to Academy Manager Direct Reports None Location Cobdown Park, Station Road, Aylesford, Kent, ME20 6AU Working Pattern Part Time (evenings and weekends) Level of DBS Enhanced – Child Barred List About Us: London City Lionesses are part of the Kynisca group, setting a vision and building an infrastructure in which all the players and staff can thrive. Owned by Michele Kang, our vision for Kynisca is to: 1. Become the most pre-eminent sports organisation in the world. 2. Have a high-performance culture of winning on and off the pitch. 3. Train women as women; and 4. Motivate and inspire the next generation of girls and women. Role Purpose: The role of the U14 Head Coach is to create a high-performance environment and culture that maximises the potential of the players and staff and produces results, with a clear objective to provide players the ability to reach the PGA through their development within the Academy and build for the future. The ideal candidate will have ahigh interest in the women’s game, the development of youth players and a track record of successful player development. Ideally you will have experience of coaching 10–16-year-olds within a high-performance environment. You will have a modern progressive approach to coaching and learning You will be able to lead players and staff, facilitate group sessions both on and off pitch. Main Duties/ Responsibilities 1. Lead the players within the games programme, to help maintain the highest possible standards. Following the LCL coaching philosophy 2. Lead performance reviews for all players including a formal report of conclusions and actions and deliver feedback to players in line with Academy protocols and expectations. 3. Plan and evaluate U14 coaching sessions. 4. Develop strong working relationships with lead coaching staff in the design and delivery of coaching and games programme, on and off the field. 5. Attend all inhouse CPD events plus guided FA CPD events under license requirement 6. Take responsibility for U14 IDP’s, ensuring IDPs are stored on the club drive and updated a minimum of 3x per season. 7. Providing support to the exit/release procedure of Academy players in the most effective manner and in line with any WSL PGA requirements 8. Ad hoc duties required by management to meet needs of the business Club Accountabilities 1. To comply with all Club policies, procedures and practices and carry out your role diligently and in the best interests of the Club 2. To lead with a proactive, high-performance mindset and actively contribute to a winning culture on and off the pitch 3. To behave in a manner consistent with Club values and policies What we are looking for Qualifications and Training Essential UEFA C License FA DBS FA Safeguarding Children Course Desirable UEFA B Licence Characteristics Passionate about women’s football and broader women’s sport culture Entrepreneurial spirit and ability to deal with matrix stakeholders & ambiguity. High standards of personal integrity and EQ. Comfortable and able to work on own initiative Has a learning mindset; is keen to continue their self-development and keep up to date with best practice and learning opportunities Continually seeks to improve efficiency and performance Seeks out and embraces new ways of thinking and working – not afraid to fail London City Lionesses is committed to safeguarding, health and safety, and equality, diversity, and inclusion. We prioritise the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, the well-being of all staff and visitors, and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and supported. These responsibilities are shared by all staff and volunteers, with safeguarding, safety, and inclusivity being collective priorities. All staff are required to adhere to the Club’s policies, complete relevant training, and actively contribute to maintaining a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment. This includes timely reporting of concerns, compliance with health and safety regulations, and upholding the Club’s zero-tolerance approach to discrimination. For certain roles, additional checks, such as Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks or health assessments, may be required. Applications must include a fully completed application form; CVs alone will not be accepted. All candidates will be assessed on merit and their alignment with the Club’s values.