Job Description
Location: Poolfoot Farm
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time (40 hours per week)
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience and qualifications
Annual Leave: 20 days (including bank holidays)
Working Pattern: Flexible, including evenings and weekends
About the Role
Fleetwood Town Football Club is seeking an experienced and driven U21 Lead Coach to lead the delivery of coaching within the Professional Development Phase (PDP).
The successful candidate will take a primary role with the U21s while supporting the wider PDP programme, ensuring the development of players within a team structure and contributing to a clear pathway towards first-team football.
Reporting to
Academy Manager and Head of Coaching
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the development of players within the Professional Development Phase, ensuring individual progression is prioritised
- Plan, deliver, and review age-specific coaching sessions aligned with the Academy curriculum
- Monitor and evaluate player progress across U16, U18, and U21 levels, supporting clear development pathways
- Produce detailed written reports, including Individual Learning Plans (ILPs) and case studies
- Play a leading role in the Coach Competency Framework, modelling best practice across the Academy
- Support loan pathways for players, ensuring effective development during loan spells
- Work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team to support holistic player development
- Coordinate daily PDP operations, including training schedules, fixtures, and logistics
- Lead daily PDP meetings to support player development and programme delivery
- Support and mentor coaching staff, promoting high standards and best practice
- Contribute to recruitment processes with an energetic and purposeful approach
- Attend all CPD as required by the Academy leadership team
- Carry out additional duties as required by the Academy Manager and Head of Coaching
Key Requirements
- UEFA A Licence
- Advanced Youth Award
- Experience working within a Category 1 or 2 Academy
- Proven experience within a full-time football programme
- Strong knowledge of the Elite Player Performance Plan (EPPP)
- Experience coaching within the Professional Development Phase
- Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle
- Valid Emergency First Aid and Safeguarding qualifications
Fleetwood Town Football Club is a professional association football club based in the town of Fleetwood, Lancashire, England. The team compete in League One, the third tier of English football.
We currently have two locations, Highbury Stadium, Fleetwood and Poolfoot Farm, Thornton-Cleveleys.
With over 300 employees, Fleetwood Town Football Club value its employees and volunteers and they are at the forefront of our business.
Fleetwood Town Football Club are always eager to hear from passionate and dedicated individuals with an excellent work ethic who are seeking new challenges.