ETC Coach - Women's Academy

JOB TITLE: Women’s Academy – ETC Coach

LOCATION: Cobham – Chelsea FC Training Ground, plus travel to ETC games programmes

CONTRACT: Sessional Contract, 4 hours across 1 day, or, as and when required according to ETC half term schedule.

Closing date: 7th April

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. In the event that we receive a large number of applications, the position may be filled before the listed closing date. To avoid missing out, please submit your application at your earliest convenience.

The Opportunity

Our ETC Coaches play a vital role in shaping both the performance and the experience of every player within the programme. This position is centred on creating a positive, inclusive, and engaging learning environment where players are supported to reach their full potential in a setting that is safe, secure, and supportive.

Working in partnership with the Centre Manager, you will help cultivate and sustain a strong, values-led culture within the training group. You will be instrumental in ensuring the ETC is a place where players not only develop technically and tactically, but also build confidence, enjoy their football, and foster a lifelong passion for the game.

Coaches will deliver structured 1.5-hour training sessions aligned with The FA and Chelsea ETC curriculum/blueprint, focusing on high-quality player development in line with national standards and best practice.

Key Responsibilities

•      Support and develop all players within the Emerging Talent Centre, helping them reach their highest potential in a safe and supportive environment.
•      Build positive relationships with young players, providing appropriate support and challenge to aid their development.
•      Plan, deliver, and review high-quality coaching sessions in line with the club’s curriculum, with a consistent focus on individual player progression.
•      Deliver the weekly training programme and lead the squad in the ETC games programme (approximately every six weeks).
•      Attend and contribute to all player and parent review meetings.
•      Represent Chelsea FC professionally at all times, acting as a positive role model and ensuring sessions are fully prepared at least 15 minutes prior to player arrival.
•      Maintain equipment and respect facilities to ensure a high-quality player experience.
•      Uphold safeguarding standards by keeping all required documentation up to date and accessible, maintaining professional boundaries, and prioritising player welfare at all times.
•      Adhere to Chelsea FC and ETC Code of Conduct regulations.

What You’ll Bring

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. The successful candidate will demonstrate:

•      UEFA C Licence (Essential)
•      UEFA B Licence (Desirable)
•      FA Safeguarding Qualification
•      FA First Aid Qualification
•      Experience working in the Women’s game
•      Experience within Youth / development football
•      Experience in planning and delivering sessions
•      Excellent timekeeping and attendance
•      Excellent communication skills with other parties, colleagues and players
•      Excellent team player
•      Attention to detail

Our Expectations:

• To embody the club’s BLUE behaviours (Brave, Lead, Unity, Edge) in the approach to work and interaction with others
• To adhere to the club’s policies and procedures, including Health & Safety, Financial Authorisation, Confidentiality and GDPR.
• To act as an ambassador for diversity, equality, and inclusion, and demonstrate a positive commitment by treating others fairly in line with our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Policy and reporting any acts of discrimination through appropriate channels
• To create a safe environment and act to protect all young people and vulnerable adults that are either in your care or attending club premises, and report any concerns to the Safeguarding Lead
• To report any misconduct or suspected misconduct to the HR Department

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: 

At Chelsea we recognise that the diversity of our people is one of our greatest strengths and we are taking positive action to ensure our existing colleagues and job applicants can fully be themselves and bring their own unique experiences and perspectives to Chelsea FC. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.   

If you need reasonable adjustments made to the recruitment process, please reach out to your recruiter, who will be able to advise and support you.

Chelsea FC is fully committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all children, young people and adults at risk (vulnerable groups). We therefore require all successful applicants to complete a DBS Check prior to starting employment. Depending on the role, successful applicants may also be required to undergo other child protection screening where appropriate. 

This Job Description is not intended to be exhaustive; the duties and responsibilities may therefore vary over time according to the changing needs of the Club.