Girls Pathway Casual CoachMK Dons

Girl’s Talent Pathway Casual Coach Employer: MK Dons Football Community Trust Location: Stadium MK & MK Training Ground Milton Keynes Salary: £12.71 per hour Contract: Zero hours Hours: Variable (weekly evenings and weekends and some school holidays AboutUs Milton Keynes Dons Community Trust is a charitable organisation dedicated to making a positive impact on people’s lives through sport and community programmes. We support individuals—particularly young people—to build confidence, develop leadership skills, and improvetheirphysicalandmentalwellbeing,regardlessoftheirbackgroundorability. We deliver inclusive, high-quality programmes designed to meet the needs of our communities,ensuringthateveryonehastheopportunitytoparticipateandthrive. We are building on strong foundations to become a leading force for good across Milton Keynes—reaching further, supporting more people, and working in partnership with organisationsacrossthecitytocreatelastingchange. TheRole We are seeking a passionate, motivated and player-centred coaches to join our Girls Talent Pathway. Working within a dedicated coaching team, you will play a key role in developing talented female footballers across the pathway, delivering high-quality coaching sessions and supporting players on both training and match days. The successful candidate will help create a positive, challenging and enjoyable environment that supports player development while aligning with the Trust's football philosophy, values and vision. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the continued growth of the girls' game within a progressive and ambitious football development programme. KeyResponsibilities

• Deliver engaging, age-appropriateandhigh-qualitycoachingsessions withinyour assignedagegroup.
• Support the development, implementation and evaluation of individual player developmentplans.
• Ensureallplayingidentity.
• Supportplayers'technical,tactical,physicalandpsychosocialdevelopment.
• Assist in creating a positive learning environment that encourages player growth andenjoyment.
• Attend and deliver coaching on training evenings, typically Mondays and Wednesdays.
• Support players during weekend fixtures and additional matches throughout the season,includingschoolholidayperiods.
• Complete session plans, reviews and operational requirements to a high standardandwithinrequiredtimescales.
• Work collaboratively with coaching staff to support player progression and age-grouptransitions.

About You Essential Criteria

• UEFA C Licence (FA Level 2) or equivalent coaching qualification.
• Emergency First Aid qualification (ideally Introduction to First Aid in Mental Health in Football or equivalent).
• Experience coaching within Academy, Emerging Talent Centre (ETC), Player Development Centre (PDC) or similar performance environments.
• Knowledge and understanding of coaching players from U7 to U18+ age groups.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a coaching team.
• Flexible approach to working evenings, weekends and school holiday periods.
• Highly motivated, reliable and proactive.
• Strong understanding of football development principles and coaching practice.
• Full clean UK driving licence.
• Commitment to maintaining the highest professional and ethical standards.

Desirable Criteria

• UEFA B Licence.
• FA Safeguarding Children Qualification.
• Experience within girls' and women's football environments.
• Regular attendance at relevant CPD and coach development opportunities.
• Understanding of current FA coaching programmes, initiatives and player development frameworks.

Why join us: If you are passionate about player development, committed to high coaching standards and want to help shape the future of girls' football in Milton Keynes, we would love to hear from you. Join MK Dons Community Trust and play your part in developing the next generation of female footballers. OurCommitment Equality,Diversity&Inclusion We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values diversity and welcomes applications from all backgrounds and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Safeguarding We are dedicated to providing a safe and secure environment for all. Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility, and all team members are expected to uphold our policies and procedures. ApplicationProcess To apply, please submit: A completed application form Your CV A covering letter outlining your suitability for the role Applications should be sent to: [email protected] As part of our safer recruitment process, reference requests may be completed prior to interview. Successful applicants will also be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check at the appropriate level for the role.