Academy Head of Coaching – Youth Development

SwitchedOn Education in partnership with Southampton International Academy

This International Academy Partnership with Southampton FC in Santa Clarita California represents a new era in youth development here in the US — where the discipline of elite soccer meets the power of personalized primary and secondary education.

Built on the legendary foundation of Southampton FC’s world-renowned Academy, known for developing international stars and model professionals, this program brings The Saints Way to California. Our mission is to nurture not just exceptional athletes, but exceptional people — cultivating confidence, leadership, and character both on and off the field.

Switched On Education, a global leader in primary and secondary education with a presence in 60 schools in the UK, South Africa and now the USA.

This is a full-time role within a school academy environment, which includes evenings, weekends and bank holidays as required and in line with business needs. 

 Purpose of the role

 Working closely with the Southampton Football Development Manager, the Head of SwitchedOn Education and all other key contacts, the post-holder will deliver the coaching program on a daily basis Monday to Friday, manage the logistical and operational delivery of the academy program in line with the Southampton Football Club’s Academy Philosophy and the Academy Performance Plan, and take lead responsibility for ensuring the core KPI’s of the phase and EPPP are effectively delivered, measured, assessed, and achieved.

In addition, the role requires the candidate to regularly coach the players and teams within the phases as well as achieving key recruitment targets. Hold trials for prospective players when needed, manage the weekly scheduled matches, hold annual academy benchmarking teasing days in accordance with the EPPP organize annual international trips, support the Strength and Conditioning coach deliver a plan in line with our academy program, design and deliver data analysis program for all players this program will be supported by Southampton FC data analysis manager.