Boys' and Girls' Academy Coaches (U10s - U15s)

Foundation Phase Academy Coach (Boys) – U10–U12 

o Deliver engaging, age-appropriate coaching sessions

o Focus on technical development, creativity, and enjoyment

o Create a safe, inclusive learning environment

o Work collaboratively with academy staff 

Youth Phase Academy Coach (Boys) – U12–U15 

o Deliver high-quality, game-realistic training sessions

o Support technical, tactical, physical, and psychological development

o Contribute to Individual Development Plans (IDPs)

o Prepare players for competitive fixtures

Girls’ Academy Coach –Under 13’s and Under 15’s (season 26/27)

o Deliver high-quality coaching sessions within the Girls’ Academy pathway

o Support long-term player development

o Promote a positive, high-performance culture

o Support talent identification and progression

Main Responsibilities/Description of Duties: 

Coaching & Player Development

• Design, plan, and deliver age-appropriate training sessions and game-day coaching for your 

phase.

• Develop and implement a coaching curriculum (games model, technical themes, progression) in 

line with TNS Academy’s philosophy.

• Assist with Individual Development Plans (IDPs) for players, reviewing progress regularly.

• Conduct six-weekly (or periodic) formal player reviews and feedback meetings with players, 

parents, and other stakeholders.

• Use video analysis and match data to support player feedback and coaching

Programme & Operational Management

• Assist with the scheduling and organisation of training sessions, match fixtures, and any additional 

games programme.

• Assist with the administrative side: attendance, session plans, resource allocation (equipment, 

kits).

• Communicate on a regular basis with parents/guardians, other coaches, and other department 

support staff (medical, analysis).

• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations (e.g., safeguarding, health & safety, FAW 

performance plan).

Girls’ Academy Coach –Under 13’s and Under 15’s (season 26/27)

Multi-disciplinary Team (MDT) Collaboration

• Work closely with the club’s multi-disciplinary team (sports science, medical, performance 

analysis) to integrate holistic development.

• Participate in academy staff meetings to review player development, health, and performance.

• Collaborate with staff for trialists, retention decisions, and identification of talent.

Philosophy, Strategy & Continuous Improvement

• Promote and embed TNS FC’s playing style, values, and coaching philosophy across the phase.

• Contribute to the academy’s strategic planning: coaching curriculum development, long-term 

pathway design, and coach education.

• Continuously evaluate the effectiveness of coaching practices and adjust based on feedback, 

outcomes, and best practice.

Safeguarding & Welfare

• Uphold the highest standards of safeguarding, ensuring a safe learning environment for all 

academy players.

• Maintain regular communication with parents, supporting their understanding of development, 

expectations, and feedback.

• Ensure all coaching staff within your phase are compliant with safeguarding training, DBS checks, 

and club policies.

Knowledge, Skills and Qualifications required

• Foundation Phase Academy Coach (Boys) – U10–U12 - UEFA B Licence 

• Youth Phase Academy Coach (Boys) – U12–U15 - UEFA B Licence – working towards UEFA A 

Licence 

• Girls’ Academy Coach – Under 13’s and Under 15’s (season 26/27) - UEFA C Licence – working 

towards UEFA B Licence 

• Experience coaching in an Academy or youth development environment.

• Strong understanding of youth development, coaching methodology, and age-appropriate 

practice design.

• Experience in writing and managing Individual Development Plans (IDPs).

• Excellent leadership skills.

• Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team.

• Good organisational skills with experience in planning, managing logistics, and administration.

• Commitment to player welfare, safeguarding, and child development

• A confident decision-maker. 

• Strong IT skills with the ability to use e-mail, Microsoft Office 

• Committed, enthusiastic and passionate about the health and well-being of academy football 

players. 

• Dedicated to self-improvement and continuous professional development. 

• Willing to follow and promote the philosophy of the Club.

• Personable and enthusiastic with a strong work ethic. 

• Good team player who can work on own initiative. 

• Valid enhanced DBS check / Full UK Driving Licence 

The document is a guide only and should not be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive. It is intended as an outline indication of the areas of activity and will be amended in the light of changing needs of the 

organisation.