Vacancies

BUAFC - Boys/Mixed Talent Development Programme Coach

Birkenhead United AFC is a Northern Premier League club with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, NZF-accredited Talent Development Programmes for boys, girls, and mixed teams aged 12-17.

The club is seeking a part-time coach to join our Boys/Mixed Talent Development Programme (TDP) and work with one of our youth teams. We are looking for a person with the following attributes:

Essential

• Hold (or working towards) a New Zealand Football C Licence (or overseas equivalent).
• A willingness to learn and challenge convention in player development.
• Well-organised, a good communicator, and punctual.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a co-coaching environment.
• A player-centred coaching approach.
• Open to feedback, humble in approach, and willing to accept support.
• Experience coaching youth players aged 12-17.

Desirable

• Hold a New Zealand Football B Licence or higher (or overseas equivalent).
• Desire and availability to coach across multiple teams/groups.
• A variety of experience in high-quality development environments, either within New Zealand or overseas.
• Skills or experience in athlete development, video analysis, strength and conditioning, or sports science.

What We Offer

• Work closely with our Director of Coaching who brings experience from professional environments.
• A comprehensive coach development plan.
• Support for future NZF coaching qualifications.
• Competitive session rates.
• Free access to online coach education resources.
• Discounted access to online coaching courses.
• Opportunities to observe and contribute to Men’s First Team sessions.

Application Process

To apply for the role, please email your covering letter and CV to dave.wright@buafc.org.nz by Monday, 24th February 2025.