27 jobs found in Accrington

The Role An exciting opportunity has become available for a Academy Lead Strength and Conditioning Coach to join us at Burnley Football Club. You’ll play a key role in supporting the Club’s ongoing development and helping us deliver a first-class experience for players, staff, and supporters.   About You Are you looking for your next challenge? You may be our next Academy Lead Strength and Conditioning Coach! The ideal candidate will have experience working within a sport setting and a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Strength and Conditioning. You will also need to have a flexible approach to work and be able to work evenings and weekends.   Role Expectations As the Academy Lead Strength and Conditioning Coach, you will be expected to: Implement and deliver the strength and conditioning strategy alongside the wider MDT to ensure a clear structure for player development. Lead the programming and...

About The Role   Key Responsibilities: To coach and support the development of all players in all aspects of technical, tactical, physical, psychological, social and emotional aspects of football. To manage the players in all coaching sessions and Academy fixtures. To liaise with the players/parents regarding their progress and development on a regular basis. Take responsibility for the players welfare and safety during Academy coaching sessions/fixtures. To supervise all players during Academy travel to and from away fixtures. To manage and maintain all kit and equipment provided by BWFC. To compile Individual Players reviews and game reports on a weekly basis, using the Football Intelligence Platform. To plan and deliver Player Performance Reviews and Parent/Guardian meetings twice yearly (November and April), in line with Academy guidelines. General Responsibilities: Be an ambassador...

About The Role Preston North End Football Club are looking to recruit a Lead Academy Scout to cover the Manchester area. You will be expected to cover a minimum of three games per week.    * You are expected to attend live grassroots and Academy football games on a frequent basis (a maximum of three paid games per week). Attendance at each game should be approved by the Head of Academy Recruitment, Academy Senior Scout or Analysis, Recruitment and Administration support.    * You are expected to submit a player report onto the Academy's Performance Management Application software (PMA) centralised system.    * You are required to report any relevant information that may concern potential player targets back to the Head of Academy Recruitment, Academy Senior Scout, or Analysis, Recruitment and Administration support.    * The ideal candidate should have prior experience working within an...

About The Role   The Purpose: Salford City FC’s Academy is entering an exciting period of growth. The Lead Academy Recruitment Officer will play a key role, working closely with the Academy Manager and 1 st  Team Head Of Recruitment to oversee player recruitment across all age groups from Under 9s to Under 18’s. The role will support the continual development of players and pathways throughout the Academy, with a strong focus on maximising individual potential and preparing players for a professional football career.   The Role: Oversee and deliver the Academy recruitment strategy (Foundation Phase to Professional Development Phase). Organise, manage and deliver the Club’s policies and procedures for recruiting Academy players. Recruit, manage and develop the Club’s scouting team, ensuring compliance with all qualification, registration and CPD requirements. Lead the local...

About The Role   The Purpose: Our Academy Safeguarding Officer plays a vital role in embedding a positive, proactive safeguarding culture across the Academy. The position ensures our commitment to the highest standards of care, creating a safe, supportive and inspiring environment for all young players, staff and visitors. This role is central to fulfilling our legal and regulatory safeguarding responsibilities, delivering the Academy’s preventative safeguarding strategy and responding effectively to day-to-day safeguarding matters. It also drives continuous improvement by identifying and implementing initiatives that strengthen safeguarding practices and enhance the overall Academy experience.   The Role:   Serve as the Academy’s source of safeguarding expertise, providing guidance, support and advice. Ensure full compliance with statutory safeguarding legislation and adherence to League...

At Manchester United, we believe that excellence on the pitch starts with excellence off the pitch. Our team thrives in a high-performance environment, united by a shared passion for success. We aim to elevate the standard of performance through collaboration and continuous growth, creating a space where everyone can contribute their best to our common goals.     We work together at our iconic Manchester United offices, enabling connection and innovation as we look ahead to what we can achieve as a global football club. We are excited to bring in passionate people who share our vision and drive for success.      The Role:   Primarily responsible for leading and delivering the Academy’s Psychology provision, this role will oversee the Academy working group that manages complex performance and wellbeing cases, while coordinating and driving the Academy’s Mental Health and Wellbeing Action Plan to support holistic player development....

About The Role   We are seeking enthusiastic and committed individuals who are looking to develop practical experience within performance analysis. This role provides an opportunity to gain hands-on experience across all areas of football analysis within a fast-paced, professional environment. This opportunity is ideal for students, recent graduates, aspiring analysts, or individuals looking to develop experience within football analysis. Please note: this is an unpaid voluntary role intended to support personal development and industry experience. About The Candidate A passion for football. • Ability to travel to the training ground reliably. • Weekend availability. • Good organisational skills, attention to detail, and competent IT skills. • Self-motivated, reliable, and eager to learn. • To comply and promote the Club’s policies and procedures to include Safeguarding,...

About The Role   Main Duties:   To manage effectively and efficiently the operation of the Academy recruitment strategy in collaboration with Academy staff, working closely with the Academy Manager, Head of Coaching, Lead Phase Coaches and other key members of the MDT regarding the signing of potential players;  To work closely with all coaching staff in relation Talent ID; Have responsibility for the recruitment and training of the Club’s scouts ensuring that they comply with the requirements regarding qualifications and both internal and external CPD; Ensure that all players/parents who attend the Academy on a trial bases are communicated with effectively during the duration of the trial period; To work closely with the Academy Secretary, ensuring all relevant registration paperwork is completed in line with YD rules and regulations. Manage and co-ordinate Academy Recruitment supporting...

About The Role   Reporting to:  Head of Academy Medical / Academy Sports Rehabilitator Contract Type:  Fixed-term, 12 months Hours:  20 hours per week (Evening and weekend work is a mandatory requirement of the role) Locations:  Vale Park, Roe Lane, Keele University, Alsager Role Purpose To implement the Academy Medical and Sports Science programme, providing prevention, diagnosis and treatment of injuries to players in the Professional Development Phase, Foundation and Youth Development age groups at Port Vale Football Club. Responsibilities Deliver medical services throughout the Academy age groups, providing diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries to players. Collaborate with all staff within the Academy Medical Department and wider MDT staff. Contribute towards the Key Performance Indicators of the Medical department. Ensure appropriate recovery and injury...

As part of York City FC’s progression to a Category 4 EFL Academy, the football club is now recruiting for an experienced, proactive and inspirational individual to work within our Academy Medical Team.   Please note the post holder will need to be in post for the 1st July 2026. Because of the tight turnaround time we reserve the right to interview suitable candidates before the interview date.   Salary £26,000 p.a.   Closing date Sunday 31st May 2026   Interview date W/c 8th June 2026   Interview format: ·        Interview inclusive of a practical task.   How to apply: Please send your CV and covering letter, outlining how you meet the person specification and why you want to be part of what we do to enquiries@yorkcityfootballclub.co.uk   Further discussion: Please contact Dan Wilson – York City FC Head of Youth at dan.wilson@yorkcityfootballclub.co.uk Hours:...

Salary:  Please state your expectations within your application Contract:  Full Time, 42 hours a week Location:  The Nigel Doughty Academy, Nottingham, NG2 7SR Department:  Academy Operations Reporting to:  Academy Operations Manager About the Role: As an Academy Recruitment and Transport Administrator, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth and efficient movement of our Academy players, staff, and guests. You will manage our daily transport schedules, oversee vehicle maintenance, and coordinate logistics relating to both domestic and international trips. The role will also provide administrative support to the Academy Recruitment and Talent Identification department in the delivery of all the daily administration of the Recruitment Department. The role will ensure all trialist registrations are completed in full compliance with PLYD rules. The Perks of the Job: Opportunity to access tickets for...

About the Role Hartlepool United FC Academy is seeking a dedicated U17s PDP Lead Coach & U16s Head Coach to work closely with our U17s Youth Team players and U16s Academy players. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering our coaching curriculum, helping with individual player development and assisting with daily academy tasks.   Summary of Main Duties • Plan and deliver structured coaching sessions to the academy players, mainly with U17s and U16s teams. • Effectively identify the players that can progress through the academy’s pathway. • Work closely with all academy and club staff to ensure all tasks are complete including admin and logistics. • Lead and manage the U17s fixtures and U16s fixtures.   Responsibilities & Key Duties – Coaching Plan, Deliver & Review highly structured coaching sessions...

Department: Football Division – Girls Academy Department   Hours of Work: Variable Hours (ability to work flexibly which will include evenings, weekends and matchdays)   Contract Type: Fixed term until 30 June 2027   Salary: £13.45 per hour   Location: Bodymoor Heath Training Ground   Closing Date: Sunday 31 May 2026   The Department Our Girls Academy Department has established itself as a leader in girls youth football development, consistently delivering the highest standards in coaching, education and training across 10 teams with players aged U10 – U21. We are committed to nurturing talent and creating a supportive and professional environment and we are proud of the role we play in shaping the next generation of female footballers as demonstrated in our recent success with our U21s winning the Professional Game Academy Plate.   To support our continued growth and...

About The Role Here at West Bromwich Albion Football Club we have an exciting opportunity to join our Academy Sports Science and Medical Team as Head of Academy Sports Science.   As part of the Academy Sports Science & Medicine team, you will play a key part in being a leading performance team with the aim of Enhancing the development of young players, Measuring performance & development, and Educating players, coaches and interdisciplinary staff. You will be delivering an elite service adopting a holistic approach to improving the performance of players across the full Academy with a particular focus on the U18’s.    About The Candidate Person Specification  Essential Criteria  Extensive experience of working in the elite sporting environment. Postgraduate qualification in Sport Science, S&C...

About the Team:   The Player Development Team at SAFC, are dedicated to shaping young talent both on and off the pitch!   Our core mission is to provide a comprehensive education and development framework that empowers youth players to grow into skilled athletes and responsible individuals.  The Opportunity:  Support the delivery of a comprehensive Life Skills and Wellbeing Programme for all Academy players, helping them grow into self-sufficient and independent individuals both in everyday life and in managing the demands of being a footballer. Promote the importance of developing broader identities beyond football while building and maintaining effective, professional relationships with players and parents through relevant training, life skills sessions, and wellbeing guidance. Support the Head of Academy Player Care in safeguarding all Academy players and assist players in developing their personal development plans. Work...

Lincoln City Football Club Academy and Lincoln City Foundation are looking for enthusiastic, skilled football coaches to work on our Elite Development Pathway, working with our girls academy programme which consists of two weekly training sessions with a Saturday matchday in the Junior Premier League. The Elite Development Pathway girls academy look to support the technical, individual tactical, unit tactical, team tactical, physical, psychological and social development of girls U13-U16 who are perceived to have a high level of potential. The programme aims to support the development of girls through structured and engaging practices, while monitoring the girls to support the recommendation into the English FA at the right time for the child. Roles & Responsibilities: Training • Plan, deliver and review effective sessions to support the development of tactical understanding as an individual, unit and team in line with the tactical curriculum. • Plan in...

Location: The County Ground with the abilities to travel to other training facilities    Reports to:  Academy Head of Education Fixed Term Contract: 9 hours per week Salary: Hourly Rate £20 per hour Overall purpose of the job Offer inspirational education opportunities that support high achievement in the classroom, empowering learners to pursue their aspirations, to push boundaries in a safe, enjoyable, and demanding environment. Additional Learning Support Tutors provide direct support of learning to individual learners, over and above that which is normally provided to support the apprentices achieve their educational goals alongside their athletic progress. Key tasks and responsibilities    Education Delivery Provide Additional Learning Support as agreed by the LFE Regional Officer, the BTEC Tutor and the Head of Education at the Club Ensure apprentices’ safety and...

Location: The County Ground with the abilities to travel to other training facilities    Reports to:  Academy Head of Education Fixed Term Contract: 12 hours per week ( Salary: Hourly Rate £30 per hour Overall purpose of the job Offer inspirational education opportunities that support high achievement in the classroom, whilst developing well-rounded individuals striving to be the best they can be. The role of the tutor is to work within scholarship programme with the education team delivering on our BTEC Level 3 Nationals in Sporting Excellence and Performance and our Hybrid day release programme for our GCSE learners. Post holder will work with internal and external (LFE) partner standards and procedures in line with their teaching, learning and assessment processes. You will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check to work at Swindon Town FC. Key tasks and responsibilities    Education...

About The Role   Stevenage FC, in partnership with the Premier League, is proud to support the Coach Inclusion & Diversity Scheme (CIDS) for the 2026/27 season. This exciting full-time opportunity is designed to support the development of the next generation of elite football coaches through a combination of academy coaching experience and an industry-leading development programme. The scheme is open to all applicants. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and mixed heritage backgrounds, and women, who remain underrepresented within professional football coaching pathways. The Opportunity The successful candidate will divide their time between: Working as an Academy Coach within the Stevenage FC Academy with opportunities to work across all phases of it programme Participating in the Premier League’s accredited Coach Development Programme   This role provides the...

About The Role • Plan, deliver, and review engaging coaching sessions for a designated player “cell” across our squads. • Provide individualised feedback and monitor progress through IDPs (Individual Development Plans) and regular reviews. • Contribute to matchday preparation, in-game coaching, and post-match feedback for designated players. • Work collaboratively with the MDT (analysis, sports science, medical, psychology, education & welfare) to support holistic player development. • Record session plans, attendance, and player progress accurately on the KML system. • Maintain clear and professional communication with players, parents, and Academy staff. • Promote and uphold safeguarding, player welfare, and the Academy’s values at all times.    About The Candidate Essential Requirements • UEFA B Licence...