Pre-Academy Development Centre Coach

Location: Opportunities across the South East
Contract Type: Casual

The Opportunity

We're looking for enthusiastic and player-focused coaches to support the development of talented U6-U8 players across our Pre-Academy Development Centres. Working within our Academy pathway, you'll play an important role in delivering engaging coaching sessions, identifying future Academy talent, and supporting young players to reach their full potential in line with our Coaching Methodology.

With Development Centres operating every evening of the week across the South East, within approximately 60-75 minutes of Cobham, this is a fantastic opportunity to coach regularly in a flexible casual role.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver fun, engaging and age-appropriate coaching sessions for U6-U8 players.
• Support player development through planning, delivery and review processes.
• Monitor and record player progress, providing feedback where appropriate.
• Assist with the identification and recruitment of talented players into the Academy pathway.
• Build positive relationships with players, parents and colleagues.
• Uphold Academy values, safeguarding standards and professional behaviours.
• Engage in ongoing CPD and personal development opportunities.

What We're Looking For

Essential

• UEFA C Licence.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Enhanced DBS check.
• Experience coaching in an Academy or elite youth football environment.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends.
• Confidence working with players, parents and staff.

Desirable

• UEFA B Licence.
• FA Advanced Youth Award (or working towards).
• Sports-related degree.
• Experience working within an Academy talent pathway.

Our Expectations:

• To embody the club’s BLUE behaviours (Brave, Lead, Unity, Edge) in the approach to work and interaction with others
• To adhere to the club’s policies and procedures, including Health & 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

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At Chelsea we recognise that the diversity of our people is one of our greatest strengths and we are taking positive action to ensure our existing colleagues and job applicants can fully be themselves and bring their own unique experiences and perspectives to Chelsea FC. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.   

If you need reasonable adjustments made to the recruitment process, please reach out to your recruiter, who will be able to advise and support you.

Chelsea FC is fully committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all children, young people and adults at risk (vulnerable groups). We therefore require all successful applicants to complete a DBS Check prior to starting employment. Depending on the role, successful applicants may also be required to undergo other child protection screening where appropriate.