We’re looking for a passionate, knowledgeable and dedicated Assistant Head Coach to support the Head Coach in the preparation, delivery and review of training sessions and matches for our Women’s Team.
The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong understanding of the team’s playing philosophy, systems of play and tactical framework, while sharing our commitment to developing players and achieving sustained success on and off the pitch.
At Grimsby Town FC, we have ambitious plans for our Women’s Team and are committed to progressing through the leagues. We’re looking for someone who shares that ambition and is ready to play a key role in helping us achieve our goals.
Responsibilities
- Supporting the overall organisation and day-to-day running of the women’s first team.
- Demonstrating a strong understanding of the team’s playing philosophy, systems of play, and tactical framework.
- Planning and delivering high-quality training sessions that align with the club’s playing identity and development objectives.
- Coaching and developing players effectively both individually and collectively within the team’s tactical framework.
- Providing meaningful tactical input and contributing constructively to coaching discussions, decision‑making, and problem‑solving processes.
- Analysing performances both live during matches and through video analysis to identify strengths, weaknesses, trends and opportunities for improvement.
- Using performance analysis to support tactical adaptations, improve decision‑making, and contribute to ongoing player and squad development.
- Taking ownership of responsibilities and operating with a high level of autonomy, initiative and accountability.
- Being capable of independently leading players and staff in the absence of the Head Coach while maintaining standards and continuity within the group.
- Managing and reinforcing standards, behaviours and expectations within the squad environment.
- Demonstrating professionalism, reliability and effective communication in completing responsibilities within agreed timeframes.
- Showing commitment to continued professional development through coaching qualifications, CPD opportunities, self‑reflection and wider coaching experience.
About The Candidate
To be able to deliver this role, the essential skills and experience we are looking for are:
- Passion for the Women’s game
- UEFA C Licence
- Minimum of an FA Introduction to First Aid qualification
- Minimum of an FA Introduction to Coaching Football qualification
- Previous experience within the Women’s game
- A flexible approach to work as this role requires weekend and evening work
- FA Safeguarding certificate (or willing to complete ASAP)
Safeguarding Statement
Grimsby Town Football Club is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees, workers, students and volunteers to endorse this commitment. This post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) as such it is exempt from the 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, Diversity and Inclusion
Grimsby Town Football Club’s commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion is to confront and eliminate discrimination whether by reason of age, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, marital status or civil partnership, nationality, ethnicity (race), religion or belief, ability or disability, pregnancy or maternity and to encourage equal opportunities (Protected Characteristics, Equality Act 2010). Employees, workers and volunteers must ensure a positive commitment towards equality, diversity and inclusion by treating others fairly and not committing any form of direct or indirect discrimination, victimisation or harassment of any description and to promote positive working relationships between all internal and external stakeholders.
Disability Confident Committed Employer
As a Disability Confident Committed employer, Grimsby Town Football Club is dedicated to creating an inclusive and accessible environment for all. We actively support our employees, workers, students and volunteers by making reasonable adjustments where needed and ensuring that individuals with disabilities or long‑term health conditions are supported to remain in and thrive within their roles. This commitment reflects our ongoing efforts to promote equality, remove barriers and value the contributions of everyone in our community.
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