Casual Coach

Hull City Academy are currently seeking to recruit Casual Coaches to assist in the development of Academy players.

The main objective of this role is to assist with the planning, delivery and review of the coaching programme as per the Hull City Academy programme across the U8-U14 age groups.

Contract Type: Casual Contract

Locations: Hull (weeknights and weekends)

Closing Date: 20/4/26

Your key responsibilities

·         The planning & delivery of coaching sessions, within the Academy programme.

·         Ensure all coaching sessions and games follow the Academy programme.

·         Attend all Academy meetings when required.

·         Attend CPD meetings as required.

·         Maintain first aid qualifications and coaching qualifications.

·         Planning and delivering mid-week training in the evenings and attending training at games on a weekend.

What are we looking for?

·         FA Level 3 Coaching Badge (UEFA B) or working towards (Essential)

·         Valid FA Safeguarding Certificate (Essential)

·         FA EFAiF, Emergency Aid (Essential)

·         FA Youth Modules 1, 2, and 3 (Essential)

·         Experience of working with players aged between U7s-U14s (Essential)

·         Available to work a minimum of two evenings a week (from 5pm onwards)

·         Willingness to work unsociable hours and weekends

·         Excellent interpersonal skills

·         Able to communicate effectively at all levels

·         Committed to player development, self-improvement, and promoting the club's philosophy.

·         Focused on individual player development

·         Understanding of child learning and safeguarding practices

The safeguarding and welfare of our players is paramount and as such this position is subject to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)

Eligibility for Employment in the UK

In accordance with current legislative requirements the successful applicant must produce documentary verification of their eligibility to work in the UK and will not be allowed to start work until this has been received.

About the Academy

Hull City Academy develops and works with talented young footballers from the age of 8 to 23. We have made significant progress at the Academy since the Club successfully achieved its quest to gain Category Two status in the summer of 2015, with the primary focus on developing and nurturing players with outstanding potential into future first team regulars. In line with the Football Association’s Charter of Quality, the Academy prepares players of the future for the Club and enables our scholars to progress both on and off the field throughout their tenure with us.

The EFL has introduced positive action measures aimed at tackling the under-representation of coaches and managers from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds. New regulations require clubs to shortlist at least one suitably qualified BAME candidate (where an application has been received) for all roles in academy football that require a UEFA A or UEFA B License.

To apply for this role, please complete the iRecruit application here:

Casual Coaches in Hull - EFL (English Football League)

Please note CVs will not be accepted

Hull City Tigers Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnerships. Hull City Equality Policy

The safeguarding and welfare of children and young people is paramount of importance to Hull City and as such this position is subject to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Hull City is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people. We expect all our Board, staff and volunteers to always adhere, demonstrate and communicate this commitment. Hull City fully accepts our responsibility to welfare and protection of children and young people therefore, our aim is for the golden thread of safeguarding to run through every element of the club’s work. Hull City Safeguarding Policy