JOB VACANCIES

Head Coach / Lead Technical Coach / Assistant Coach (Part-Time)

Organisation: SHE CAN PLAY
Location: Essex / Hertfordshire
Hours: 1.5 – 8 hours per week
Available Working Days: Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays
Salary: £12.50 – £50 per hour (dependent on qualifications and experience)
Start Date: 2026/27 Season

About SHE CAN PLAY

SHE CAN PLAY is one of the UK’s leading girls’ football development programmes, with over 10 years of delivering high-quality coaching environments for female players and a social media following of over 160k followers.

Our programme focuses on technical excellence, player confidence and long-term development, while also providing competitive opportunities for players to perform at a high level.

Our competitive programme has achieved strong success within the Junior Premier League (JPL):

JPL Cup Winners – 2022/23

League Champions – 2024/25

Top 3 league finishes – 2022/23, 2023/24, 2024/25

Competing in the JPL Premier Division – 2025/26 season

As we prepare for the 2026/27 season, we are seeking ambitious Head Coaches, Lead Technical Coaches and Assistant Coaches who are passionate about developing players within a professional, player-centred environment.

The Roles

Head Coach

The Head Coach will play a key leadership role within the programme, delivering high-quality coaching sessions while leading a team competing within the JPL competitive programme.

This role is ideal for coaches who value both player development and competitive performance.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the planning and delivery of high-quality technical coaching sessions.
  • Manage and coach a team competing within the JPL.
  • Design and implement Individual Player Development Plans (IPDPs).
  • Monitor and track player progression throughout the season.
  • Create a challenging and supportive environment that encourages creativity, confidence and decision-making.
  • Support the wider development philosophy and values of the club.

Lead Technical Coach

The Lead Technical Coach will support the delivery of the development programme through high-quality session delivery and player support.

Key Responsibilities

  • Plan and deliver engaging technical sessions aligned with the programme philosophy.
  • Create a fixture programme for all age groups in showcase games against other academies and professional clubs in half terms. 
  • Support the design and monitoring of Individual Player Development Plans.
  • Provide constructive feedback to players to support their development.
  • Maintain high professional and safeguarding standards.

Assistant Coach

Assistant Coaches will support the delivery of sessions while gaining valuable experience within a structured development programme.

Key Responsibilities

    • Support the Lead Coach in session delivery and organisation.
    • Assist with practice setup, player engagement and feedback.
    • Help maintain a positive and inclusive learning environment.
    • Support player development within sessions.

Person Specification

Essential

  • Passion for player development and football coaching.
  • Strong communication and organisational skills, willing to have difficult and honest conversations with parents/players. 
  • Ability to create a positive and inclusive coaching environment.
  • Reliable and professional attitude.
  • Availability to work Mondays, Fridays and/or Saturdays.

Desirable

  • UEFA A Licence or UEFA B Licence (preferred for Head Coach / Lead Technical Coach).
  • FA Coaching Qualification (minimum Introduction to Coaching Football for Assistant Coaches).
  • Experience delivering or supporting Individual Player Development Plans.
  • Experience working within academy, FA or development centre environments.
  • FA Safeguarding and First Aid qualifications.

Coach Development Opportunities

We are committed to supporting the next generation of coaches and strongly encourage applications from young and aspiring coaches who are keen to gain experience within a high-quality player development environment.

Successful candidates will benefit from:

  • Mentoring and guidance from experienced coaches
  • Opportunities to develop coaching practice within a structured programme
  • Exposure to academy-style coaching environments and player development frameworks
  • Opportunity to gain further coaching qualifications

What We Offer

Competitive hourly rate £12.50 – £50 per hour depending on qualifications and experience

Flexible part-time hours (1.5 – 8 hours per week)

Opportunity to work within one of the most established girls’ football development programmes in the country

Opportunity to learn how to grow a business and develop a female pathway

A positive, ambitious and professional coaching environment

Recruitment Timeline

Applications now open for the 2026/27 season. 

Start date: July/August

How to Apply

Please submit your CV and a short cover note outlining your coaching experience, qualifications and availability.

Email: recruitment@shecanplay.uk