26 Academy jobs

Sligo Rovers FC is a professional football club running a Premier Division men’s team and five underage schoolboys and ladies teams, drawn from a wide hinterland. As part of the long-term strategy, the club now seeks applications for the position of Head of Academy on a full-time employment basis.  This position will include the following primary duties: Player identification and development Coach identification, development and education Development of a pathway from academy to first-team Liaison with IT Sligo and management of the scholarship scheme Co-ordination with first-team manager on player progress and development The club is community-based and owned and the person will be an important link to local clubs and community The successful candidate will hold a minimum of a UEFA Elite Youth A Licence and will be a self-starter with high organisation skills and a good communicator. This...

Background: The Aurora Football Club provides our members the highest level of soccer development possible and the opportunity to develop friendships in a healthy, inclusive, enjoyable and safe environment by embracing the concepts of good sportsmanship and Fair Play. We provide wellorganized and administered Programs that meet our members’ needs and embrace Community values. Aurora FC is committed to the development of all our coaches, encouraging them to pursue further coaching education and providing compensation support for provincial and national coaching courses.   Position Summary: The position has both administrative and technical responsibilities. Assist with all aspects of the OPDL team, including games, training sessions, team & parent meetings, off field activities, player assessments, full season planning and implementation. Act as a staff coach and provide coverage elsewhere with the club when required.   Responsibilities:...

24-7 UK Soccer Academy is a professional coaching organisation, working with several youth soccer clubs in the Bay Area. We are seeking reliable and enthusiastic coaches, who believe in teaching young soccer players to play the right way. We are looking to fill positions at entry level, all the way through to USSF A / NSCAA Premier Licensed staff, who are ready to work with our elite programs.   Requirements: Experience in coaching and working with children USSF C License / NSCAA Advanced National minimum preferred (or equivalent) Playing experience (college or equivalent) Driving license and own transportation College degree (or working toward) preferred Abilities: Excellent communication and organizational skills Effective computer skills Demonstrate leadership qualities Committed to working to a non-traditional work schedule (evenings and weekends) Notes: 24-7 offers a competitive compensation package...

Job Purpose/Responsibilities To coach a specific age group within the academy according to he academy philosophy and syllabus.   To deliver effective and innovative session plans in line with club philosophy To maintain accurate records of training and match outcomes and identify individuals that may need intervention plans. To attend and contribute to the departments in service training program   Essential requirements for the post UEFA B ( Level 3) coaching certificate or ongoing FA Youth Modules Enhanced DBS clearance Coaching experience Desirable requirements for the post FA Child Protection Certificate ( Can be arranged) FA Safeguarding Certificate (Can be arranged)

  Chicago Fire FC is Chicago’s ambassador to the global sport of football. Founded in 1997, and competing in Major League Soccer, Chicago Fire won its first championship in its debut season and was foundational in the careers of several current MLS coaches and players, as well as International and UEFA Champions League coaches.    Under new ownership, the Club recently returned to Soldier Field for the 2020 season, as well as opening new 50,000 sq ft offices in the heart of the city. With numerous new hires throughout the technical and front office staff, the Club is laying the foundation for an audacious and ambitious vision that will transform the brand and the company in the coming years.   Chicago Fire FC is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion. Our diversity initiatives start with the recruitment and selection process; therefore, we’d like to welcome all...

The Louisville City Youth Academy is currently seeking a Junior Academy Director to develop and oversee curriculum for the U6 – U10 Youth Academy teams.  This position will report to the Academy Director with responsibility for growing and developing Academy staff, programs, and business operations.   This is a full-time exempt position with competitive benefits and paid time off.   Duties and Responsibilities Cultivates and develops curriculum for youth programs. Responsible for staffing and training coaching staff. Manages scheduling of league games. Develops and maintains an in-house league for U5-U9 players. Works with Academy Director to organize club camps, clinics, and programs. Partners with the Director of Operations to register and schedule all players for training and games. Works closely with the Academy Director and Executive Business Director on day-to-day operations of the club. Develops,...

Job Purpose (main duties include but not limited to the following) Reporting to the Head of Coaching and Foundation Phase Manager, the successful candidates will be responsible for developing an elite, multi-disciplinary environment to maximise the development of players in a specific age group within the Foundation Phase (U9-U11). The successful candidates will plan, deliver, record and evaluate coaching sessions in line with the club’s coaching and playing philosophy, meeting all EPPP requirements. • Plan, deliver, record and evaluate age appropriate coaching sessions in line with the Academy’s coaching and playing philosophy • Liaise with the Phase Manager to provide a varied games programme for players in the specific age group • Responsible for the specific age group within the Foundation Phase (U9-U11) on match day, including planning, observing and providing feedback regarding individual/unit/team performance and development •...

Job Purpose (main duties include but not limited to the following)  To provide an elite level of physiotherapy service to the U18 squad and assist the Senior Academy Physiotherapist at Sheffield Wednesday Football Club. The successful candidate will be responsible for the delivery of physiotherapy to players in the Professional Development Phase while being expected to be pitch side for training and matches. • To maintain a professional manner while representing the club and adhere to professional confidentiality. • Liaise with necessary staff and be accountable for day to day communication with PDP coach and other members of the Sport Science and Medicine team. • Along with other staff, organise screening and Sport Science testing and sessions for U18 players. • Aid in the development and implementation of injury prevention and rehabilitation programmes for Academy players. • To assist and assess with the Club Doctor/Head Academy...

Purpose To provide a first-class physiotherapy service to the U9-16 playing staff of Manchester United Academy and players from the Manchester Development centre. Key Responsibilities The key responsibilities of the post are to:- Assist the Head of Academy Physiotherapy in the daily organisation and provision of the physiotherapy service to the U9 to U16 Players of Manchester United and the Manchester Development centre. Liaise with the Head of Academy Physiotherapy and Academy Doctor and other healthcare professionals for the adequate provision of suitable medical care for the Manchester United Playing Staff. Liaise with the coaching staff and administrative staff regarding the medical and physiotherapy management of the Academy players. To maintain membership of the CSP and the HPC. To follow the Rules of Professional Conduct and Core Standards of Physiotherapy Practice as laid down by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapists. To maintain compliance with...

Luton Town Football Club is seeking to appoint an Academy Coach to join its thriving coaching structure on a casual basis. Working either in our Foundation or Youth Development Phases the successful candidate will be committed and passionate in successfully developing football players. Reporting to the Phase Lead Coach, the post-holder will: Provide quality, age appropriate coaching to players in accordance with the Academy philosophy and coaching curriculum Deliver, monitor and periodically review each player’s individual learning plan Be fully conversant with the PMA, ensuring all player records, session planning and administration is completed in an accurate and timely manner Be familiar with all Academy policies and processes, working as part of an interdisciplinary approach to player development as per the Academy Performance Plan Be available to work across a number of evenings and regular weekends Luton Town does not require the assistance of...

Norwich City Football Club is looking to recruit a Lead Scout on a casual basis to watch grassroots football in Suffolk for players aged U12-U15 years. Due to the ad hoc nature of the role the candidate will need to be based in, or close to Ipswich. The role will involve attending local games Saturday and Sunday mornings and completing comprehensive reports on the players involved to help identify players for Norwich City. The Elite Player Performance Plan (EPPP) is a long-term plan introduced by the Premier League to promote the development of a world leading Academy system. It aims to deliver an environment that promotes excellence, nurtures talent and systematically converts this talent into professional players capable of playing First Team football at the Club that develops them. Within the plan professional Clubs are awarded a categorisation for their Academy, depending on their ability to fulfil the criteria outlined above. Our Academy has been awarded the highest...

Norwich City Football Club is looking to recruit a Lead Scout on a casual basis to watch grassroots football in Essex for players aged U12-U18 years. Due to the ad hoc nature of the role the candidate will need to be based in, or close to North Essex. Recruitment will be limited to a 90-minute boundary from Norwich City Football Academy, so there will be a sole focus on the North and East regions of the county. The role will involve attending local games on Saturday and Sunday mornings, some occasional mid-week fixtures, and completing comprehensive reports on the players involved to help identify players for Norwich City. The Elite Player Performance Plan (EPPP) is a long-term plan introduced by the Premier League to promote the development of a world leading Academy system. It aims to deliver an environment that promotes excellence, nurtures talent and systematically converts this talent into professional players capable of playing First Team football at the Club that...

About The Role   Leicester City are seeking a minimum of a Level 2 qualified coach to deliver sessions within our regional development centres. Operating for two hours, one evening a week, the centres are located in Derby, Nottingham, Leicester, Coventry and Northampton. The successful candidate will have a thorough knowledge of local grassroots football, the ability to identify potential in young players and develop their technical ability with a view to being signed as an U9s player. All of the positions will also have the opportunity to coach additional paid sessions within the Pre-Academy.   The role will plan and deliver high quality development sessions but also support the assessment of potential in players. You will be required to build a good rapport with the players to ensure that they enjoy their time at the development centre. The main duties of the role are: - Planning and delivering coaching sessions - Ensuring the quality of...

Who we are Brighton and Hove Albion Football Club are proud to compete in the Premier League and play at home in our spectacular 30,000+ seater American Express Community Stadium. Premier League football is the most watched sports league worldwide, with an annual audience of over 1 billion people, in which we are thrilled for our men¿s first team to professionally compete.  We are equally excited and proud of our women¿s first team who successfully compete in The FA Women¿s Super League, the top tier of women¿s football in England. The job You¿ll need to have lots of enthusiasm and motivation in this role.  We are offering the privileged position to develop and coach our category one academy players. You will coach our elite players primarily in the U13-U14 age group and prepare them for elite professional football at the highest level. You will support the development of transition for players from Foundation to the Youth...

The Club Leeds United has a long-standing reputation for producing homegrown players for the highest level of the game. As part of the Club’s continued commitment to youth development and maintaining Category 1 Academy status, we seek to recruit firstclass talent into all roles in the Academy. The Role The Senior Academy Physiotherapist is responsible for delivering and developing the Academy Physiotherapy Programme to the Under 18 age group to ensure a firstclass player experience. Person Specification Candidates must hold the following as a minimum: - Undergraduate level education in Physiotherapy - Registered physiotherapist member of the HCPC and CSP - ATTMiF qualification or equivalent - A minimum of 3 years’ experience working in physiotherapy post-graduation - Safeguarding children certificate - DBS check with children’s barred list check - UK Driving License   Safeguarding Statement Leeds United is...

Job purpose To support football and holistic development of the goalkeepers within the Foundation and Youth development phase. To improve the individual goalkeepers within the U9-U14 squads whilst supporting and monitoring the players during both training and games To implement, alongside the recruitment department, a GK specific talent ID program to ensure the club are working with the best local talent. Main duties To follow and implement the Academy Philosophy whilst contributing to its evolution. To ensure a thorough working knowledge of the content and functions of the Academy Performance Plan. To work as part of a multidisciplinary support team involving, but not restricted to, performance analysts, sports scientists, physiotherapists, psychologists, operational and administrative staff. To ensure player welfare is always the primary consideration in all Academy activities. To support the Academy goalkeeping coaching staff with a view to producing a...

Majura Football Club is now taking expressions of interest for suitably qualified coaches for their 2021 NPLY and our junior leagues for 2021 seasons. Potential candidates for NPLY will need to hold an FFA/AFC C-Licence as a minimum or will be attending a course before the 2021 season. Coaches looking to apply for our junior league teams will be supported in their development and qualifications. All Majura FC coaches will work closely with the Majura FC Technical Director in the development and support of our players.

Job Purpose: West Ham United Women are seeking a committed, enthusiastic and reliable GK coach to lead and develop their expanding Academy programme. Successful applicants will be responsible for delivering high quality football sessions for the afternoon-based Academy as well as leading on Match days in the fixture timetable. You will work closely with all technical, physical, education, and Lifestyle staff to contribute to WHU Women’s Academy mission of facilitating positive holistic experiences, raising aspirations and achievement amongst young people and promoting individual success, as well as facilitating the development of all goalkeepers within the academy with the aim to prepare for 1st team football. Key Responsibilities • To plan, deliver and review training for the U21/U18 goalkeepers on Mon, Tue, Thur afternoons, U10-U16 goalkeepers on Wednesday and Friday evenings, keeping in-line with the academy coaching and playing...

Florida's number one youth soccer club is seeking a full time Goalkeeper Director to join our staff. The Goalkeeping Director needs to be able to maintain the highest level of intensity and energy throughout all levels and possess a commanding personality. They must also effectively plan, deliver and evaluate goalkeeper coaching sessions in line with the club’s philosophy and coaching. Implement the training program for all goalkeepers in association with the vision of the Executive Director's expectations from the Club's Goalkeepers. Work with Club coaches to produce and deliver detailed regular individual goalkeeper progress reviews, and produce and implement individual goalkeeper development plans for the Club's goalkeepers. Manage the logistics for all goalkeeper training sessions and undertake all reasonable tasks assigned by the Executive Director. The Director is also tasked with continuously looking to identify opportunities to...