If you have any questions about the working pattern or experience, please don't hesitate to get in touch. For any general questions, please contact Ollie at: president-womensfootball@gusa.gla.ac.uk
Applications should include a short covering letter and CV. These should be made to Ollie at: president-womensfootball@gusa.gla.ac.uk by 5pm Sunday 27th April 2025.
Responsible to: Glasgow University Women's Football Club Committee
Remuneration: £14 per hour (commuting time to 'away' games also paid at this rate.)
Role Duration: September 2025- May 2026 (2-week break at Christmas and Easter holidays.) Contract renewed annually according to the academic year.
Place of work: Garscube sports complex and 'away' match venues.
Hours
- Monday - 20:30- 22:00 (Training.)
- Tuesday- 19:00-20:30 (Training.)
- Wednesday- Fixture Day, KO times and venues vary.
Club Mission
Glasgow University Women's Football Club (GUWC) is a vibrant, welcoming, and inclusive club that aims to cater for all playing abilities. GUWFC is one of the largest female clubs at the University of Glasgow, comprising of four BUCS Wednesday teams, as well as a strong development squad solely for recreation.
The 3rd team play in the BUCS Women's Scottish tier 3 league, competing every Wednesday against other Scottish universities. Our 3rd team have finished in the top half of the league the past 3 seasons and are striving for a strong finishing position with the potential for promotion next season. The 3rd team is comprised of players with grassroots experience, who are passionate and committed to improving their footballing abilities with a shared motivation to drive towards success and growth.
We are looking for a self-motivated individual who embraces our ambition to develop this team with not only technical knowledge, but also passion for women in sport. The 3rd team head coach will be responsible for delivering engaging training sessions and a strong match day presence whilst developing a culture of continuous improvement. They will also be working alongside the student led committee and our other staff to achieve this. This will include but is not limited to other club coaches, the club partnership with Glasgow University Sports Association, UofG sport staff and The Scottish Football Association.
This opportunity would be well suited for someone wanting to develop their coaching abilities in a low stress environment, with contact hours being between 6-8 hours per week. If you are interested in this position, please get in contact with our Club president Ollie to arrange a trial training session before the university breaks up for summer.
Required Certification
- Scottish/Equivalent Level 1.1 Coaching Qualification (minimum).
- Experience coaching competitive football (Women's adult football preferred but not essential.)
- First Aid training preferred.
Required Skills
- Comprehensive understanding of the technical and tactical aspects of the game.
- Excellent inter-personal and communication skills.
- High-level organisational skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with other coaches and associated staff.
- Demonstrated ability to integrate and develop young players.
- Reliability and punctuality.
Desirable Skills
- Knowledge of University Football.
- Experience in University/Youth Football and evidenced success in developing young talent.
- Diversity of experience at a high level across different formats and cultures.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and deliver all coaching sessions for the 2nd team- 1x 1.5hour training session on Monday and Tuesday evenings.
- Oversee squad selection for all match days.
- Lead the 3rd team on all BUCS league and Cup Match Days (Most Wednesdays from October- February, hours may differ on away days, but commute time is included in hourly wages.)
- Planning for fixtures.
- Arrange and deliver comprehensive training and game plans for players.
Additional Roles
- Create a welcoming team environment.
- Be a supportive and friendly member of the club who is able to aid or direct members to the appropriate committee members.