Football Women's Coach - 2nd team

Responsibilities

• Organise, deliver, and oversee coaching sessions for the University of Derby Football Women’s 2nd team.
• Support the development, performance, participation, and wellbeing of student athletes.
• Improve individual and team performances within BUCS and other competitive or recreational activities.

Requirements

• Experience in coaching women's football at the university level.
• Knowledge of BUCS rules and regulations.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Good communication skills to interact with students and staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Sports Science, Physical Education, or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years of coaching experience at the university level.
• First Aid and Emergency First Response certification.

Skills

• Strong leadership and motivational skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits

• Flexible working hours of 1.5 hours per week.
• Opportunity to support student athletes’ development and wellbeing.
• Access to a separate funding allocation for official British Universities and Colleges Sport fixture support.

Pay

£20 per hour.

Schedule

Up to 22 weeks during the academic year (September 2026 – March 2027), typically on Wednesday afternoons (October – March).