Looking for an opportunity to lead and inspire young talent in New Zealand's southern-most football Federation? Join Southern United FC as the Head Coach for our National Girls’ Youth League Team in the upcoming 2023 season.

About Southern United FC: Southern United FC stands as the pinnacle club and aspirational pathway for players in the southern region of New Zealand. We are dedicated to nurturing local talent, striving to develop players capable of excelling in the National League and beyond. As a community-driven club, we foster engagement, inclusivity, and exceptional match day performances. Despite our limited resources, we approach every challenge with a positive attitude, never considering ourselves as underdogs.

Role Overview: In this fixed-term role, you will report to the Southern Football CEO and Southern United Women’s Head Coach, and maintain a close collaboration with coaching staff from our other Southern United FC Teams, including National Women’s, National Youth, and Futsal National.

Responsibilities:

• Cultivate a professional and dedicated environment to empower the squad's success throughout the season.
• Identify and select players, actively recruiting for the 2023 season.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute practice sessions, training programs, pre-season games, and National Girls’ Youth League matches.
• Nominate and secure an Assistant Coach and Manager for the National Girls’ Youth League team (subject to approval by the Southern Football CEO and Southern United Women’s Head Coach).
• Engage with the community by participating in various events and programs organized by Southern United FC.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Demonstrated ability to establish a high-performance culture and lead a dedicated squad.
• Proven experience in talent identification and recruitment.
• Proficient in planning and executing training sessions, practices, and games.
• Commitment to Southern United FC's community engagement initiatives.
• A minimum of, or current participation in, a New Zealand Football (NZF) C Licence or equivalent.

How to Apply: If you're enthusiastic about shaping the future of young football talent, we invite you to apply for this pivotal role. Send your application, detailing your suitability for the position, current coaching experience, qualifications, and achievements to Dougal McGowan, CEO at Southern Football, via email at dougal@southernfootball.co.nz.

For any inquiries, please reach out to Dougal directly via email. Applications for this role will be accepted until 5 pm on Monday, 21 August. Join us in making a lasting impact on the football landscape in the southern region.

Article added: Monday 14 August 2023