Assistant Head Coach Women's First Team

Job Openings Women's Team - Assistant Head Coach Women's First Team Assistant Head Coach

Birmingham City Women's Football Club is on the rise.

Birmingham City Women's Football Club is part of an exciting period of accelerated growth and modernisation and /is playing it's part in once-in-a-generation opportunity to support the transformation of England's second city as part of the Sports Quarter project. With significant investment across our football, commercial, and community operations, we are rebuilding the Club for long-term success — on and off the pitch. The journey we're on involves strengthening our structures, elevating our performance environments, growing our teams, and investing heavily in the people, processes and culture that will define the next chapter of Birmingham City FC.

About the Role

Birmingham City Women FC is seeking a driven and high-performing Assistant Head Coach to support the delivery of a successful Women's First Team competing within the WSL. This is a key leadership role within the football department, working closely with the Head Coach and Director of Women's Football to create and sustain a high-performance environment that delivers on-pitch success while maximising the development of players and staff.

Key Responsibilities

Support the Head Coach in building a successful First Team competing within the WSL in a high-performing environment

Attend all Women's First Team training sessions and matches

Design, deliver and review high-quality training sessions aligned to the demands of the WSL across:

Matchdays

Training cycles

International breaks

Pre-season and close season

Collaborate with IDT staff to support the Head Coach in delivering a high-performance environment

Support matchday strategy and planning through:

Pre- and post-match analysis

Opposition analysis

Performance data capture

Contribute to and support Individual Development Plans (IDPs) through:

Structured 1:1 player meetings

Video-led feedback and review

Setting and tracking individual targets aligned to long-term player development

Oversee and document player development meetings on a monthly/quarterly basis

Work closely with Professional Game Academy (PGA) staff to support player transition into the First Team through:

Player observation, monitoring, and evaluation

Joint player reviews and communication

Plan, deliver and review set pieces as requested by the Head Coach

What we're looking for in you

Essential Requirements

UEFA A Licence

FA Licensed Coach (including safeguarding and first aid certification)

Proven experience in elite or high-performance football environments

Strong understanding of player development and performance environments

Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

Experience working with multidisciplinary performance teams

Demonstrable ability to support and develop elite players

Understanding of diversity and inclusion in football

Desirable Requirements

UEFA Pro Licence

FA Advanced Youth Award

Talent Identification Level 3 (or above)

Experience in women's professional football

Experience mentoring coaches and developing staff

Personal Attributes

Highly motivated, proactive, and reliable

Flexible approach to working hours (including evenings and weekends)

Strong leadership presence with a collaborative mindset

Committed to continuous improvement and high-performance standards

EDI

Birmingham City FC is proud to be an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident employer. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to ensuring a fair and inclusive recruitment process. Candidates are assessed solely on merit, regardless of age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or caring responsibilities.

We value diversity and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. If you require any adjustments to support you during the recruitment or interview process, please let us know when applying.