Women's Team Assistant Coach (Casual)

Application Deadline: 17 September 2025

Department: AFC Bournemouth Women

Location: AFC Bournemouth Performance Centre, Wimborne

• Accountability: Willing to take responsibility for actions in a manner which allows learning, growth and reflection and holding each other to higher standards.
• Integrity: Carrying out club and team values in an open and honest manner and treating others with fairness and respect.
• Honesty: Challenging conversations in respectful ways, being open to receiving feedback, being truthful and genuine and helping to build trust within the group.
• Players First: Holding individual player development as the main intention behind decisions made as a coach and wider professional.

• Assist the Women’s Team Head Coach in planning, delivery and review of training sessions aligned with the club’s playing philosophy. Lead when required.
• Assist the Women’s Team Head Coach in planning, delivery and review of matchday competition aligned with the club’s playing philosophy. Lead when required.
• Collaborate with the multi-disciplinary team to ensure optimal team performance, player development and welfare.
• Contribute to squad selection and player recruitment discussions.
• Lead individual player development plans and provide mentorship to younger squad members.
• Represent the club professionally in media duties, community engagements and internal meetings when required.
• Maintain high standards of discipline, professionalism, and performance across the squad.
• Take on additional reasonable duties if asked to do so by the Women’s Team Head Coach or Head of Women’s Football

• As a member of staff to ensure in all matters, you follow and actively promote the club’s mental health policies and practices to ensure an open, non-judgmental and inclusive environment for everyone engaged with the club.
• As a member of staff to ensure that you to adhere to the club’s safeguarding policies and procedures and are committed to our safeguarding values, creating a safe and positive environment for all those who interact with the club.
• Obligation to adhere to the club’s health and safety policy and procedures.
• As a member of staff to ensure in all matters you follow and actively promote the club’s equality policies and practices to ensure a welcoming, safe and inclusive environment for everyone engaged with the club.
  
  

• UEFA B Licence.
• Proven experience in a senior managerial / coaching or assistant managerial / coaching role within Women’s football.
• Strong tactical understanding and ability to communicate effectively with players and staff.
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and organisational skills.
• Commitment to AFC Bournemouth’s values, culture, and long-term vision.
• Familiarity with modern performance analysis tools and techniques.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment.
• Strong media and public speaking skills.