Talent Pathway Coach (U8-U12) - Women's Academy

The Talent Pathway Coach (U8-U12) works within the Women's Academy to create a positive learning environment in which all players in the group are supported and developed to attain the highest levels of performance possible in a safe, secure and supportive setting. Working with the Centre Manager and Player Development Lead, the coach helps drive and nurture a positive culture within the training group, making the centre a place where players learn, have fun and develop a love for the game. The role involves planning and delivering high-quality technical and tactical football sessions in line with the FA and Chelsea FC curriculum, creating an environment that supports individual player development and long-term progression.

• Create a safe, secure and supportive learning environment that enables players to maximise their development potential, connecting with young people and supporting and challenging them.
• Plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate sessions aligned to the Academy's Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD) model, keeping the focus on the individual progression of each player.
• Review, reflect on and evaluate sessions to support continuous improvement.
• Support the ongoing assessment and monitoring of players, contributing to player reviews, Individual Action Plans (IAPs) and recommendations.
• Act professionally when representing Chelsea FC, ensuring sessions are fully prepared with all equipment and resources set up prior to player arrival.
• Act as a positive role model to all players, parents and work colleagues.
• Maintain equipment and respect facilities to give players the best experience.
• Ensure the welfare and safeguarding of elite Emerging Talent Centre players, maintaining professional boundaries, promoting their well-being needs and keeping all relevant documentation up to date and accessible on request in line with safeguarding policies.
• Comply with the Chelsea FC and ETC Code of Conduct regulations and the club's policies and procedures, including Health & Safety, Financial Authorisation, Confidentiality and GDPR, and report any misconduct or suspected misconduct to the HR Department.
• Embody the club's BLUE behaviours (Brave, Lead, Unity, Edge) in the approach to work and interactions with others.
• Act as an ambassador for diversity, equality and inclusion, treating others fairly in line with the Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Policy and reporting any acts of discrimination through appropriate channels.

• Minimum UEFA C Licence.
• FA Safeguarding Qualification.
• FA Emergency First Aid in Football Qualification.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to engage and inspire young players.
• Strong organisational and planning skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Positive and professional attitude.
• Ability to work collaboratively.
• Creative and player-centred coaching approach.
• Good ICT and administrative skills.
• Excellent timekeeping and attendance.
• Excellent team player.
• Completion of a DBS check prior to starting employment, with other child protection screening where appropriate.

• Degree in sport, coaching, physical education or a related field, such as a BSc in Sports Science or a BA in Physical Education (desirable).

• Barking or Croydon, with travel to games programmes.