Head Coach, U16

Job Summary

Under the guidance of the Head Coach, National Team (Women), Technical Director and General Secretary, the Head Coach U16 National Team (Women), Women Coach Education & Development is entrusted with leading the development and competitive performance of the National Under-16 Women's Team as well as assistance to the National Team (Women) Head Coach. In addition, she should be assigning duties in women’s coach education and development.

This role encompasses strategic planning, team selection, training, and outreach, with a focus on achieving success in international and regional competitions, including the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) tournaments.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Planning and Execution:

• Develop and implement comprehensive strategies, campaign plans and post-tournament reports to enhance team performance, aiming for success in AFC, AFF, and other significant competitions.
• Prepare the team for key tournaments, ensuring optimal performance and competitive edge.

2. Team Selection and Training:

• Lead the transparent and effective selection of players for the National Under-16 Women’s Team.
• Design and execute training programs aligned with the team’s goals and FAS’s strategic objectives in collaboration with the Technical Director, Senior Women’s National Team Head Coach, and Club Coaches.

3. Philosophy and Coaching Alignment:

• Ensure team training and preparation align with FAS’s cohesive playing philosophy.
• Mentor coaches within the women’s football structure to ensure consistency and quality of coaching across levels.

4. Outreach and Development:

• Spearhead coaching clinics and outreach activities to promote football among girls, enhancing participation and talent identification at the grassroots level.
• Assist in scouting efforts across women’s competitions in Singapore to identify emerging talents.

5. Assistant Coach, National Team (Women):

• Assist Head Coach, National Team (Women) in coaching, team selection, training, competition planning and execution as well as outreach and development.

6. Coach Education and Development (Women)

• To support and drive women’s coach education and football development projects / initiatives in as directed by Technical Director, General Secretary or the Head of Women’s.

7. General Responsibilities:

• Perform additional duties as assigned by the General Secretary or Technical Director or the Head of Women’s, which may include administrative tasks, public relations efforts, or participation in broader FAS initiatives.

Requirements

• Minimum AFC 'A' Coaching Licence or an equivalent qualification recognised by the AFC.

• Minimum 4 years of relevant coaching experience in youth development, elite football academies, professional clubs or national team environments.

• Demonstrated experience in developing young footballers, preferably within the U14–U19 age groups.

• Proven ability to plan and deliver structured, age-appropriate training programmes.

• Good understanding of talent identification, player assessment and performance analysis.

• Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and manage young athletes.

• Strong commitment to player welfare, safeguarding and the development of women's football in Singapore.

Preferred Qualifications and Experience

• Previous coaching experience in women's or girls' football.

• Experience coaching at national youth team level or within an elite youth development programme.