51 jobs found

Norwich City Football Club is looking to recruit a Lead Scout on a casual basis to watch grassroots football in Peterborough for players aged U12-U15 years. Due to the ad hoc nature of the role the candidate will need to be based in, or close to Peterborough. The Elite Player Performance Plan (EPPP) is a long-term plan introduced by the Premier League to promote the development of a world leading Academy system. It aims to deliver an environment that promotes excellence, nurtures talent and systematically converts this talent into professional players capable of playing First Team football at the Club that develops them. Within the plan professional Clubs are awarded a categorisation for their Academy, depending on their ability to fulfil the criteria outlined above. Our Academy has been awarded the highest possible status (Category One). Scouts are required to assist with Scouting and Recruitment providing a systematic coverage of local Football in order to identify realistic...

Middlesbrough Football Club is seeking a Head of Academy Science and Conditioning to join our Category 1 Academy. Based at the club’s First-Class Training Ground near the beautiful village of Hurworth near Darlington, the main purpose of this role is the overall responsibility for the creation of all sports science initiatives for the Academy. To implement and monitor individual specific programmes in accordance with each phase of the EPPP development pathway and to work alongside the Academy medical department to ensure appropriate athletic development and ongoing physical and mental development of all players. Key Duties & Responsibilities: Direct line management of all science and strength and conditioning staff within the Academy. Responsible for the on-field fitness of all Academy players. Responsible for the assessment and loading of all academy players and for the education of all relevant staff in relation to the positive and negative...

Club Doncaster is the brand that connects Doncaster’s elite sports teams. We also manage the delivery of events at Doncaster’s Eco-Power Stadium, and associated Elite Performance Centre, Sports Village, Foundation, Sports College, and Impact Programmes. We are more than just a sports club, we use every day as a chance to improve people’s lives, through all levels of elite sport and community engagement and education.   We are proud at Club Doncaster to ensure that we always seek to be best in class at every area of the organisation on a daily basis. By recruiting people who demonstrate integrity, compassion, pride, honesty and a desire to continuously improve themselves and those around them, we can make sure that we are always moving forward and making a difference in all levels of our work.  Following the promotion of the post holder, we are looking to recruit a transition coach, specifically focusing on the U16 team, but...

The Academy Athletic Trainer will be held accountable to diagnose, treat, and prevent injuries for the Portland Timbers Youth Academy Athletes. The Academy Athletic Trainer will work collectively with the Academy Performance Specialist to help each athlete achieve age-specific standard of health and physical performance, as determined by the organization.   ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES   Care and prevention of athletic injuries for the Portland Timbers FC Academy.   Attend all academy team training sessions and matches, including travel.   Actively collaborate with the Director of Sports Medicine, Head Athletic Trainer, Academy Performance Staff, Team Physicians, and Academy Coaching Staff to plan, execute, and monitor return to play protocols.  Actively collaborate with club dietitian and other allied health care professionals (chiropractor, massage therapist)  Meticulous record keeping in club’s EMR system (Kitman...

Austin FC joined Major League Soccer (MLS) as the 27th club in January 2019. In June 2021, Austin FC began play in the new, 100% privately financed, $260 million, state-of-the-art Q2 Stadium in Austin. We are actively seeking a Video Analyst Intern to join our Academy Department.     In this internship, you will gain valuable exposure to the Academy by filming training sessions and games while working with coaches to build out video libraries. You will also gain experience in video editing, creating animations, learning the Austin FC style of play, and help coaches and players utilize film as a learning tool. There will be opportunities to collaborate with Austin FC First Team Analysts.    Are You Someone That: ·       Is passionate about filming and sports? ·       Is interested in finding tactical insights to help develop players for their journey to the First Team?...

Pure Football Academy was established in 2009 to develop and push youth players to their full potential. We work with players of all abilities and are a community-based club. Since then, we have been able to progress players through our pathways onto semi-professional and pro clubs. Going forward, we are looking to expand the age range for the kids we coach and for this project we are looking for several football coaches that can coach our age groups with the correct experience and ability. Football coaches will be required to manage our open football sessions which will take place on Saturday Mornings starting in November 2021. Age Range will be between (3 -16 years old) we are also looking for enthusiastic coaches to assist with coaching existing youth squads (Under 10’s, Under 12’s, Under 14’s and Under 16’s) that play in the Saturday Youth League. This will involve training on Wednesday’s and matches on Saturday. If interested please email us and we will invite you for a...

We have an exciting opportunity to play a leading role in identifying the annual Under 9`s intake and help creating a safe, fun, authentic and child friendly experience which ensures that every participant in the Pre-Academy gains valuable experience. What will you be doing? -Develop relationships with grassroots clubs, leagues, community groups and schoolboy teams across Merseyside to support the identification of high potential players. -Communicate clearly with parents and children, ensuring that expectations of the process are realistic, through relationship management and quality feedback. -Coordinate the weekly scouting schedule and oversee the coverage of grassroots football in Merseyside with the aim of ensuring that LFC has knowledge of all the high potential players who will join a professional club at under 9. -Ensure all information relating to potential signings is logged on the PMA and shared with the Grassroots Scouting Coordinator at the end of each season....

Oldham Athletic are looking to recruit, due to an internal promotion, a full-time Lead Academy Physiotherapist to work within the Category 3 Licenced Academy programme. This role will provide medical care for Professional Development Phase (PDP) players within the Academy, including medical, cardiac screening, orthopaedic and anthropometric assessments as outlined in EPPP guidelines and the Academy Performance Plan. They will be responsible for the day-to-day delivery of assessments, treatments and rehabilitation of injured players within the PDP. Additionally, the role holder will provide cover on U18 Youth Team matchdays within to include pre-match preparation, pitchside management and post-match aftercare. They will also be required to work across the Player Performance Pathway (to include the Foundation and Youth Development Phases) if required. This role is open to a person who has recently graduated. The roles and responsibilities...

ABOUT OUR COMPANY Philadelphia was awarded the 16th Major League Soccer franchise in February, 2008 and the team was officially announced as the Philadelphia Union in May, 2009.  Owned and operated by Keystone Sports and Entertainment LLC (“KSE”), the group launched the Philadelphia Union's inaugural season in 2010 and opened what is now Subaru Park in June, 2010.  Subaru Park is an 18,500 seat, world-class soccer specific stadium that sits beautifully along the Delaware River at the base of the Commodore Barry Bridge and is only 15 miles from downtown Philadelphia.  The club has reached the finals of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup in 2014, 2015 and 2018, and has appeared in the MLS Cup Playoffs in 2011, 2016, 2018, 2019, 2020, and hosted the Eastern Conference Final in 2021.  In 2020, the Union were awarded the club’s first Supporters’ Shield after finishing with the best regular season record in MLS.   Youth...

Chicago Fire Football Club is a Major League Soccer team that was founded in 1997 and is Chicago’s ambassador to the global sport of soccer. The Club recently returned to Soldier Field as well as opened a new 50,000 square foot office in the heart of the city. With tremendous growth and expansion, the Club is laying the foundation for an audacious and ambitious vision that will transform the brand and the success of the Club in the coming years.   Some of the fabulous employee perks Chicago Fire Football Club offers to full-time employees include: Paid Time Off 3 weeks of Paid Time Off upon hire 22 days of paid holiday time off (including 2 weeks off at the end of each calendar year) 4 hours of Volunteer Time Off per month Excellent Benefit Programs  Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Supplementary Life, Supplementary AD&D, Flexible, Spending Account & Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits  401k eligibility...

Purpose: To deliver and drive improved alignment and efficiency in the pursuit of the academy strategic aims.   Role specific accountabilities: To be the main point of contact for any operational or off-field matters related to the phase, including but not limited to the Welfare, Education and Administration departments and all other relevant functions, departments or stakeholders (for example, competition schedules, travel, training requirements, tournaments etc.). Coordinate and lead weekly ‘phase meetings’ where all relevant staff attend, contribute and are assigned tasks. The Phase Operations Manager will then follow up on the execution of those tasks where appropriate. Lead planning and delivery of all arrangements for their respective age group team’s attendance at domestic and international fixtures, tournaments and tours – working closely with all relevant departments. To ensure a world class environment is...

Heart of Midlothian Football Club is a Premiership Scottish Professional Football Club based in Edinburgh with Elite Academy Status. The Football Club is recruiting exciting new roles within the Academy for two additional Academy Coaches at the Under 14 and U15 squads (1 x U14 Coach and 1 x U15 Coach). This is an exciting opportunity for experienced coaches to work within the Elite Football Academy environment and will be involved in the development of talented youth players. The successful candidates will be responsible for working within the Under 14 age group or the Under 15 age group focusing on the team and individual development of players. The roles involve being responsible for managing and working with a mulit-disciplinary Academy staff to plan, deliver and evaluate every coaching session in accordance with the Club Philosophy, Coaching Plan and Coach Competency Framework at the designated age group.   Key responsibilities: • Responsible for...

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Stoke City Football Club of the English Football League for an Academy Education Tutor. The role will be based Training Ground Facility at Clayton Wood in Trent Vale.  The Education department plays a key role in supporting the development of young players at the Club. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with players in an elite environment to build on the recent success of the Academy in progressing players to the first team. The role will require the ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team, and to develop and lead ideas within the Education department and the wider Academy environment. Reporting to the Academy Head of Education and Life Skills, the successful applicant will prepare, deliver and assess across the education framework, predominantly within the professional development phase (U18’s), however there will be requirements across other phases including education reviews and contributing towards...

Job Summary   Tottenham Hotspur is a world-famous football club based in North London. Off the pitch, the Club has a strong and successful business model centred around building a platform for long-term success, which includes a new world-class stadium.  The Club operates out of multiple sites, including a world class Training Centre in Enfield where all the First Team and the Academy’s training and coaching activities occur, and where the Academy department is based. The position will involve working irregular hours (e.g. Evenings / Saturdays / Sundays / Bank Holidays) so a flexible candidate is sought. JOB PURPOSE To attend matches within the designated geographical area and identify young players who have the quality to play for Tottenham Hotspur Football Club's Academy squads. To follow the Academies processes and protocols when scouting players and matches. To build up detailed knowledge of talented players in an area –...

Job Summary   Tottenham Hotspur is a world-famous football club based in North London. Off the pitch, the Club has a strong and successful business model centred around building a platform for long-term success, which includes a new world-class stadium.  The Club operates out of multiple sites, including a world class Training Centre in Enfield where all the First Team and the Academy’s training and coaching activities occur, and where the Academy department is based. The position will involve working irregular hours (e.g. Evenings / Saturdays / Sundays / Bank Holidays) so a flexible candidate is sought. JOB PURPOSE To attend matches within the designated geographical area and identify young players who have the quality to play for Tottenham Hotspur Football Club's Academy squads. To follow the Academies processes and protocols when scouting players and matches. To build up detailed knowledge of talented players in an area –...

Academy Analyst Work Placement Student Department:  Performance Analysis Location: Staplewood Training Ground, Southampton Criminal Record Check: Enhanced with Child’s Barred List Hours: Full Time Contract Type: Work Placement (1 year)     What is the role? We have an exciting new opportunity for an undergraduate student to join our Performance Analysis department at Southampton Football Club for the 2022/23 season. The successful applicant will be responsible for the analysis provision in 2 or 3 age groups as well as assist permanent members.   What are we looking for? We are looking for candidates who can be part of a multi-disciplinary team of people, be proactive and innovative in their approach and communicate effectively at all levels. This placement MUST form part of the overall degree programme in order for you to be considered.    What do you get in return? If you are successful you can look forward to: Living allowance of...

Oldham Athletic are looking to recruit a Head of Recruitment Officer to work within the Category 3 Licenced Academy programme. This will be a salaried part-time position. Successful applicants will report directly to the Head of Academy and will be required to;  Manage and coordinate a rigorous recruitment structure for all academy age groups building on the club’s existing involvement in the North West.  Identify and recruit the very best local talent in order for the Academy to produce players that progress through the Academy into the First Team.  Be responsible for the creation and implementation of the recruitment policies, procedures, and strategies of the Academy. Be a member of the Academy Management Team (AMT). Recruit and manage all Academy scouts ensuring the appropriate matches are attended Implementation of a strict code of conduct for recruitment staff ensuring compliance with the FA and EPPP rules and regulations....

Coventry City Academy is looking to evolve its medical provision with the addition of a new physiotherapist, whose primary responsibility will be to support the development of players within the Professional Development Phase Age Group. An overview of the role is: Provide evidence-based assessment and treatment including the provision of progressive rehabilitation programmes for injured players in the PDP phase. Assist in the management of provisions of physiotherapy cover for the academy games programme U9’s to U16’s. Including but not limited to the production of a rota, wages and equipment distribution. Provide pitch based emergency medical care for Academy training and PDP match days both home and away. Attend and contribute to weekly department and multidisciplinary meetings to further the holistic development of all professional development phase Academy players Work closely with the Head of Academy Physiotherapy in the provision of support...