Head of Coaching (U16-U21) & Football Identity Lead
- Chelsea FC
- Stamford Bridge Fulham Road,, London, SW6 1HS, United Kingdom
- 16 Apr, 2026
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
• Lead and manage the U16-21 coaching programme ensuring optimal training, games, staffing, and operational delivery • Lead the implementation and evaluation of the Academy Football Identity (4 C's) across the U9-21 pathway • Drive player development through structured review processes, talent management, transitions, and clear communication with players, parents and senior stakeholders • Develop and empower coaches through individual development plans, mentoring, reflective practice, and the Chelsea Learning Methodology • Co-design and deliver Academy CPD programmes in partnership with the Head of Coach Development • Observe, atm and support age-group programmes to ensure alignment with the Academy Blueprint • Promote strong cross-department collaboration to maximise player and coach development opportunities
What You'll Bring
Essential
• UEFA B Licence and FA Advanced Youth Award • Proven coaching experience within an Academy or elite development environment (U16-21) • Strong leadership capability with experience developing and empowering coaches • Excellent stakeholder management skills, including players, senior academy staff and parents • Highly a with strong communication, IT, and time-management skills • Willingness to travel (UK Si Europe), valid driving licence and enhanced DBS
Desirable
• UEFA A Licence • Degree in a sport or education-related discipline • Premier League EHoC or FCD qualification
Our Expectations:
• To embody the club's BLUE behaviours (Brave, Lead, Unity, Edge) in the approach to work and interaction with others NNW VNHNM.. • To adhere to the club's policies and procedures, including Health Si Safety, Financial Authorisation, Confidentiality and GDPR. • To act as an ambassador for diversity, equality, and inclusion, and demonstrate a positive commitment by treating others fairly in line with our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Policy and reporting any acts of discrimination through appropriate channels • To create a safe environment and act to protect all young people and vulnerable adults that are either in your care or attending club premises, and report any concerns to the Safeguarding Lead • To report any misconduct or suspected misconduct to the HR Department
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