Job Description
Start date: Immediately
Salary: £350 per month + £15 mileage
Type: Part Time
Hours: Tuesday (16:30 – 18:00), Thursday (17:00 – 18:00) & Saturday (Matchday)
Reports to: Matthew Winter – Academy Manager
Summary:
Cardinals in the Community (Woking Academy) is excited to welcome applications for a Youth Academy Coaching role as the lead coach for the under 15 boys. This is a fantastic opportunity to coach talented young players competing in the Junior Premier League (JPL) and play a key role in their development.
Roles & Responsibilities:
- Plan and deliver high-quality, age-appropriate training sessions (2 per week – 2.5 hours total).
- Lead the team on Saturday matchdays, ensuring a positive, developmental experience.
- Participate in the retain and release process as part of player development and progression.
Requirements:
- Level 2/UEFA C Licence (E)
- Previous Academy Experience. (E)
- UEFA B Licence (D)
- Step 1 -3 First Team/EFL Experience. (D)
- Must have access to own car.
How to Apply:
Please send your CV to Matthew Winter – Academy Manager (matt@wokingcitc.org)
Woking FC Academy is a National League licensed academy. We aim to develop each and every player to reach their full potential, instilling ambition and a professional attitude. We work as closely as possible to Category 3 Academy standards, creating a professional environment in which players thrive.
Players within our full-time education program train 5-6 hours per week at CITC’s sports hub. Their development is supported by video analysis of training and matches, group workshops and strength and conditioning sessions. One-to-one reviews are held twice every season, along with player reports so that both the coaching staff and the players themselves have a clear focus on individual development.
Woking FC Academy plays competitive matches in the U18 Isthmian League, U19 National League and also have the opportunity to play in U23 fixtures. Players in our Elite Development Plan (EDP) compete in the Tactic League and National B League. Cup competitions are a feature of the fixture calendar. Pre-season training includes friendlies and there are opportunities to travel abroad for football tours and tournaments, including the Gothia Cup.
Our Youth Academy runs from u10 to u16 boys and u12 to u16 girls, each team trains twice a week totalling 2 1/2 hours of training per week for each squad, they then compete in the Junior Premier League (JPL) with matches taking place on Saturdays.