BCWFC ETC Player Development Lead & Pathway Coach

Organisation: Bristol City FC.
Salary: Up to £20,000 per annum
Location: SGS College WISE Campus, BS34 8LP
Contract type: Fixed Term (Part time)
Closing date: 18 July 2025
Job Description: DEPARTMENT: BCWFC Academy
LOCATION: SGS Wise Campus, BS34 8LP
CONTRACT: 12 Month Fixed Term Contract, 22 Hours per week

Main Responsibilities
• Support player development across BCWFC ETC & within management of relative age groups (U13 ETC / U14 Club Team)
• Planning and delivery of high-quality coaching and performance of the Pathway coaching programme in line with BCWFC Technical Programme Planning & delivery of a holistic player-development curriculum
• Working as part of an MDT to organise an environment of excellence
• Ensure a consistent delivery of the BCWFC player development model
• Reporting and monitoring of player’s progress
• Planning, organising & delivering player IDP’s in line with club policy & PGAAC regulations
• Attendance at club & externally organised CPD (Where appropriate)
• Completion of Pathway monitoring tasks in line with club policy
• Planning, delivery & review of weekly coaching sessions for the ETC U13 age group & U14 Club Team
• Offer mentorship to other ETC coaches, in particular – provide support to mentee ETC coaches

Qualifications / Requirements

ESSENTIAL
• Experience of working in a High-Performance football environment with youth players
• Experience of co-coaching & mentoring
• Attention to detail in relation to the on & off field elements of coaching & performance
• UEFA B Licence (or working towards)
• FA Youth Award
• FA Safeguarding Children Award
• In-date DBS
• FA Level 1 Introduction to First Aid in Football (IFAiF)
• Be able to work as part of a team but also lead on own initiative.
• Have empathy, be supportive and encouraging to developing others, always working with integrity
• Have an open / growth mindset
• Be an honest, clear communicator
• Enthusiastic and able to engage with academy/college student and staff

DESIRABLE
• Previous experience of working within the Women’s game
• UEFA A Licence.
• UEFA Elite Youth A Licence / FA Advanced Youth Award
• Degree in performance coaching / analysis or similar subject
• Knowledge and experience of the analysis process
• Knowledge and experience of using analysis software and preparation of individual / unit / team and opposition analysis
How to apply: How to Apply Applications are to be sent by email to careers@bcfc.co.uk. Applications should include a covering letter (max. 1 page) on the experience you have that makes you suitable for the role and should be accompanied by a current CV (max. 2 pages). Closing date for receipt of applications: Midday on Friday 18th July 2025. Due to the high volume of applicants we receive, if you have not been contacted one month after applying, please assume your application has been unsuccessful. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Safeguarding Statement: Bristol City Football Club is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to endorse this commitment. Note: Due to the nature of the role, any job offer is dependent on a DBS check. All information will be kept by the Safeguarding Officer in strictest confidence. Equality Statement: The successful candidate must ensure a positive commitment towards equality and diversity 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.