Information for Club Roles
We rely on volunteers to help us provide safe and fun football for boys and girls. This page provides essential information for our new and existing volunteers with club roles.
Pre-Season Administration
All coaches must complete the FA course - Introduction to Coaching Football and have up to date certificates for both Safeguarding Children and Introduction to First Aid in Football. All required courses are funded by the club -
submit an expense form after the course is taken.
New Coach & Volunteer Onboarding Checklist
Existing Coach - Renewals & Ongoing Requirements
Other Resources
Training & Match Day
ENHANCED DBS Process
If you are aged 16 or over and will be coaching or volunteering with children, you must complete an Enhanced DBS check before you can undertake coaching duties.
- The club will initiate your DBS application through the FA Club Portal.
- You will receive an email from Know Your People (KYP) with instructions to complete your application.
- Follow the link in the email to verify your identity and upload the required information.
Before you start, please have the following ready:
- A valid photo ID (e.g. passport or UK driving licence/provisional licence).
- Proof of your current address (e.g. recent bank statement, utility bill or council tax bill, where required).
- Your National Insurance number (if applicable).
- Your full address history for the last 5 years.
- Details of any previous names you've used (e.g. maiden name).
Team Contacts & Roles
Team Contacts & Role
Match Day Checklist
1. Address & Emergency Access
Know the address of the ground and the location of any emergency access points. They may be not located at the same place as the entrance – and ensure they are open.
2. Hospital
Know the address and number of the nearest hospital – please put the home Hospital address and phone details on your phone
3. First Aid
Have and take a fully stocked First Aid Kit to every match and if possible to training. If you need any essentials contact Facilities .
4. Defibrillators
Know the location of the nearest defibrillator
5. Match Day Incidents
Report any incidents or issues at matches as soon as possible to the Secretary using the Match Day Incident Report Form .
6. Full Time
Complete or delegate responsibility to complete Full Time as soon as possible after a match (the Club faces fines if not completed).
7. Welfare
Remember the health and protection of the children is paramount and ensure parents meet them before they are removed from your care.
Team Squad Lists
- Players MUST be registered with the league to play league matches. This is in addition to their club membership.
- Players registered for matches appear on your squad list.
- How to download your squad list:
click here.
- If you register additional players, you will need to download a new squad list
- Squad lists are required to be shared with the opposition before every match – please ensure you have access to your download or a printed copy.