Pre-Academy Head Coach

Job Title: Pre-Academy Head Coach

Responsible to: Daniel Mlinar (Head of Academy Coaching) and Lead Phase Coach (Ben
Bennett)
Salary: £13.00 per hour (7 hours per week pro rata)
Location: Well Hall Training Ground, Kidbrooke Lane, Eltham, SE9 6TE & The Lions Centre, John
Beryson Way, SE16 3LN
Hours of work: Monday & Friday Evenings (5.00-7.00pm) and Saturday Fixtures

About us:

Established in 1885, Millwall Football Club is one of the most famous football clubs in England.
Currently competing in the EFL Championship, they play their home games at The Den, which is
based in South Bermondsey, and has been the home of the Club since 1994

Role Overview:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a part-time Pre-Academy Head Coach to join Millwall
Football Academy. The successful candidate will lead the delivery of the Pre-Academy
technical programme, working with our youngest players to identify & enhance strong
technical, physical, and social foundations aligned with the Millwall Academy philosophy.

The primary focus of the Pre-Academy Head Coach will be to plan, deliver and review a highquality coaching programme in line with the Academy’s How We Play, Coach, and Support
strategies. The role will involve leading all training sessions and matchday activity, overseeing
player development, and ensuring a positive, engaging, and age-appropriate learning
environment.

The Pre-Academy Head Coach will play a key role in identifying and nurturing future talent,
contributing to individual player development plans for our future academy players. The role
will also involve working closely with recruitment to ensure a joined up approach to player
development & recruitment, including regular communication with parents and guardians.

Across allocated blocks of work, the successful candidate will be expected to lead and
contribute to department meetings, multi-disciplinary reviews, and academy depth chart
discussions, as well as actively engage in continuous professional development (CPD) as part of
Millwall’s Coach Development Plan.

This is a fantastic opportunity to take a leading role in shaping the early stages of the player
pathway at a renowned football club. If you’re passionate about developing young players and
creating inspiring learning environments, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

The role includes, but is not limited to:

• Uphold and demonstrate the values, standards & behaviours expected by Millwall
Football Club, inside & outside of training and matchdays for our Pre Academy players
• Lead on the planning, delivering, and reviewing of training sessions and matchdays
• Supporting the Pre Academy recruitment team in the identification & recruitment of
future U9 academy players
• Contribute to the development and review of individual player development plans
• Attend and contribute to department & multi-disciplinary once per block
• Participate in Continuous Professional Development (CPD) sessions as part of Millwall's
Coach Development Plan
• Report any safeguarding or welfare concerns on our Speak out Safe reporting system

Essential Requirements / Qualifications:

• Minimum FA Level 2 / UEFA C License
• Experience in coaching foundation phase and pre-academy players
• Demonstrates professionalism and competencies in creating, implementing &
reviewing individual player development plans, recording evidence, and providing
feedback to players, parents and line managers
• Knowledge and understanding of the requirements of coaching and development
principles
• Effective communication skills to deliver and support key messages, and sustain
positive working relationships with the players & parents
• The successful candidate shall also display attributes that align with the values of the
academy:
Attitude – Selfless – Positive– Integrity – Respect – Excellence
• And finally, from a safeguarding perspective, the successful candidate should be
resilient, self-aware and open to sharing information.

Desired Requirements/ Qualifications:

• Relevant experience within other EPPP environments
• Talent ID Level 1
• Knowledge and understanding of EPPP requirements
• Experience in early years teaching & sports delivery