Foundation Phase Coach (Part time, 8 hours per week)

Job Description

About Stockport County

Stockport County is a club on the rise. For the past 11 years, we've finished higher every season, climbing from the National League North to finishing 3rd in League One, which has built on our rich and storied history that dates to 1883. 

With bold ownership, a strong leadership team, and a forward-thinking board, we're embarking on our next chapter of growth. This includes significant investments in renovating our stadium and training facilities, and the recent reinstatement of our academy, laying strong foundations for the future.  

Beyond the pitch, Stockport is transforming into a vibrant cultural hub in the Northwest. Our town boasts a thriving and rapidly growing arts, entertainment, and culinary scene, making it an incredibly dynamic place to live and work. We're passionate about our town and the local community, specially creating opportunities for young Stopfordians to find opportunities and thrive. 

With our rapid progression and shared trajectory, we believe we have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for Stockport County and the wider community to rise together and establish ourselves on both the national sporting and cultural stage.

Founded in 1883, Stockport County are one of the country’s longest established football clubs. Initially formed as Heaton Norris Rovers, the Club officially became Stockport County in 1890 after the County Borough of Stockport and have been based at Edgeley Park since 1902.

The team currently competes in Sky Bet League One, the third tier of the English Football League, after winning the 2023–24 Sky Bet League Two title.

Founded in 1883, Stockport County are one of the country’s longest established football clubs. Initially formed as Heaton Norris Rovers, the Club officially became Stockport County in 1890 after the County Borough of Stockport and have been based at Edgeley Park since 1902.

The team currently competes in Sky Bet League One, the third tier of the English Football League, after winning the 2023–24 Sky Bet League Two title.

Role Overview

We are looking for a Foundation Phase Coach to join our Academy team (8 hours per week + matchdays). The postholder is responsible for helping the current coaches plan, deliver and evaluate sessions to our Foundation Phase players (9-12) in alignment with the current Foundation Phase Curriculum.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver training in alignment with the curriculum
• Take the team on matchdays against other Academies

General Responsibilities

• Ensure cohesion, conflict resolution and support management of individual players.
• Set, monitor and develop high quality professional standard and team ethic for the players
• Compliance with club policies
• Compliance with the club’s health and safety procedures
• Compliance with the club’s safeguarding policies Undertake such other duties as may be reasonably expected
• Maintain professional conduct at all times

Knowledge & Skills Required

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with an ability to use a variety of communication tools (verbal, written, digital)
• Strong organisational and administrative skills
• IT skills to include the ability to use performance analysis software and Microsoft office

Qualifications Required

• UEFA B License

Personal Attributes

• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
• A genuine team player
• Displays a high level of discretion and maintains strict confidentiality
• Personable with an ability to build individual relationships
• Hardworking and enthusiastic
• Ability to adapt to changing circumstances
• Loyal and committed

To apply, please send a CV and covering letter to hr@stockportcounty.com

Role closes 15th June 2026.

Stockport County Promotes equal opportunities in employment and we positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

We will screen all applicants and select candidates whose skills and experience seem to meet our needs. We will carefully consider your application during the initial screening and will contact you only if you are selected for an interview. Employment is subject to the provision of proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

Safeguarding: Safeguarding at Stockport County Football Club is everyone’s responsibility, and we strive to ensure it is the golden thread through all the work we do.

As part of our commitment to safeguarding children, young people and adults who engage in any club activities, all posts (including interns and volunteers) are subject to relevant background checks before an offer of employment is confirmed. This includes appropriate references, DBS and right to work checks.