Job Description
JOB TITLE: Academy Coach
LOCATION: Saudi Arabia
REPORTS TO: Lead Coach
CONTRACT: February 2026 - June 2027
SALARY PACKAGE: 5000-6000 SAR per month, shared accommodation and car, medical insurance, flights and visa
APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: 31 January 2026
JOB DESCRIPTION
Plan, prepare and deliver age appropriate sessions in-line with the Juventus Academy methodology for players aged from 4-18 years. Focus on the holistic development of EVERY CHILD from beginner through to advanced.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Deliver high quality age appropriate sessions in-line with the Juventus Academy Philosophy
- Use appropriate and varied coaching behaviours linked to the Juventus SFERA approach to ensure all sessions are providing an ‘engaging learning environment’
- Take responsibility for the development of every player within sessions independent of age or ability. Desire and commitment to work with players across all ages from 4-18 years ensuring progress across the 4 corners of development; technical, psychological, physical and social.
- Identify and support the development of player pathways between development and advanced groups.
- Maintain the highest professional standards representing the values of Juventus Academy at all times.
- Undertake all administrative duties, maintain clear session logs of all training and game activities.
- Attend all relevant meetings and briefings.
- Flexible and adaptable approach to take on additional responsibilities as required for the growth of the Academy.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
Essential
- UEFA B Licence / UEFA C Licence
- Valid Emergency Aid & Safeguarding certificates
- Valid CRB/DBS Check
- Full Driving Licence
- Coach Licence maintaining CPD
Desirable
- Goalkeeping Awards
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- Experience of working with mixed ability level players ranging from 4-18 years
- Interpersonal skills working with stakeholders and members
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
- Desire to learn, understand and deliver the Juventus Academy methodology and SFERA coaching values.
- Committed, passionate individual with a strong personality and desire to develop young players of all abilities.
- Retain the highest professional standards at all times.
- Adaptable and flexible approach to explore and work within a different cultural setting.
HOW TO APPLY
If you meet the requirements for this position, please send your CV and a 20 minutes coaching video to zuber@juventus-academyksa.com
Juventus Academy Saudi Arabia is the official partner of Juventus FC operating and managing the Juventus Academy project across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in AlKhobar, Riyadh and Jeddah.
Our goal is to create a professional training environment for players to develop their skills in-line with the Juventus methodology, philosophy and player development approach. The Academy is open to players of all levels and abilities between the ages of 5-18 years.