U14s Head Coach

Reports to: Academy Manager - BCWFC Professional Game

Location: SGS College, WISE Campus

Pattern: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday Evenings + Saturday Fixtures

Contract: Part time - Fixed term until June 2027

BCWFC are seeking an enthusiastic, knowledgeable and highly motivated U14s Head Coach to join our Professional Game Academy (PGA) for the 2026/27 season.

We are looking for a coach with strong technical knowledge, a genuine passion for developing players aged 12–14, and the ability to create an environment where players are challenged, supported and encouraged to reach their full potential.

The successful candidate will take responsibility for leading and developing our U14 age group, delivering high-quality coaching sessions that focus on individual technical development, as well as providing individual technical sessions across the academy.
We are particularly interested in someone who can demonstrate the ability to develop players technically, improve their confidence and decision-making, and help them become more effective and intelligent footballers.

As Head Coach, you will play a key role in managing the age group, setting high standards and creating a positive, inclusive and professional learning environment. You will work closely with a wider coaching team to ensure the programme aligns with the BCWFC way of playing, while meeting and exceeding all relevant FA licence requirements.

We want someone who understands the importance of developing not just better footballers, but confident, resilient and motivated young people.

We’d love to hear from you if:

• You have strong technical knowledge and a proven ability to develop young players' technical ability

• Passion for working with and developing players aged 12–14

• You have experience coaching and managing young female footballers, with an understanding of their individual development needs.

• You are an enthusiastic, driven coach who can lead, inspire and create a positive, challenging environment where players thrive.

What you can expect to be involved in

• Planning and delivering high-quality, engaging coaching sessions focused on individual technical development and tactical understanding.

• Leading and managing the U14s age group, monitoring player progress and supporting individual development.

• Working as part of a high-performing, multidisciplinary team, collaborating with experienced coaches and support staff to deliver a holistic approach to player development.

About us

Bristol City Women is a football club entering a new era of growth under the stewardship of Mercury13. The club has ambitious plans to establish itself as a high-performing, sustainable organisation both on and off the pitch.

Employees benefit from a collaborative, high-performance environment that champions development, innovation, and competitive excellence, alongside the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to elite women’s football.

Safeguarding Statement

Bristol City Women's 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.