39 jobs found in Sutton

Job Description SLGFA delivers high-quality, professional coaching for girls across South London (Southwark, Lewisham, Bromley). Our mission is to develop players and people—unlocking potential, building confidence and providing pathways into the professional game. We are now seeking a Senior Coach who embodies excellence, character and a genuine passion for girls’ football development. Why This Role Matters This is a pivotal hire that will directly influence the future growth, quality and culture of SLGFA. You will work closely with the Academy Director and Academy Manager, shaping environments that inspire, challenge and nurture players from beginner to elite. We prioritise character over experience—leadership, humility, integrity, care and a growth mindset will define success here. Key Responsibilities Coaching & Player Development - Deliver high-quality coaching sessions across all centres: Southwark: Saturdays 11:30–13:30 Lewisham:...

Job description To lead, develop, and continuously evaluate the strategic delivery of nutrition support across all Academy age groups and parents.  This is a part‑time position, working 16 hours per week.  The role will ensure the nutrition curriculum and applied practices evolve in alignment with the developmental needs of players within the Academy pathway. The Academy Nutritionist will play a pivotal role in supporting the holistic development of players across all phases of the Academy pathway. This role demands a proactive, detail-oriented practitioner who can integrate strategic monitoring, individualised performance support, and impactful education within a multidisciplinary environment. Working collaboratively with performance staff, players, parents, and host families, the successful candidate will ensure that nutrition provision consistently enhances health, wellbeing, and on-field performance while upholding the highest standards of safeguarding and...

Job Description ⚽ Youth Football Referee Wanted – Saturday Matches (Generous Pay) ⚽   Matches: Epsom & Ewell Youth Football League Club: Roehampton Elite FC   Roehampton Elite FC are looking for enthusiastic and reliable referees to officiate Saturday youth football matches in the Epsom & Ewell Youth Football League throughout the season.   Venues: • Richardson Evans Memorial Playing Fields, SW15 3DU • AELTC Wimbledon Qualifying & Community Sports Centre, SW15 5JT   About the Role: You’ll be refereeing competitive but friendly youth football fixtures, helping to create a safe, fair, and enjoyable matchday experience for players aged 6–18.   What We Offer: • Generous pay rates (among the best in the league) • Regular Saturday fixtures • Supportive environment with well-organised matchdays • Great experience for aspiring referees or those already qualified   Requirements: • FA referee...

Job Description The Academy Scout (Local Recruitment) plays a vital role in identifying and monitoring talented young players within the local area, whether from grassroots clubs or other academies. Working as part of the local Academy scouting team, you will be responsible for producing detailed player reports, sharing insights with Academy staff, and contributing to a comprehensive understanding of the player landscape within your assigned region. We have a particular interest in recruiting scouts with strong networks and knowledge within the following areas: Grassroots: South London, West London Professional Academies: East London, North London Job Requirements • Strong knowledge and network within your designated local area. • Previous experience scouting for another Academy (Category 1, 2, or 3). • FA Talent ID Level 1 qualification. • FA Safeguarding certification.  ...

Job Location:      Academy Training Ground, BR3 1NZ Contract Type:   Student Placement Period : August 2026 to June 2027 Deadline:             19th April 2026 Who we are: We are Crystal Palace Football Club, a Premier League Football Club with more than 160 years of proud history. Spread across three different sites - brand new main offices at Selhurst Park Stadium, our London office, and our Training Ground/Academy, we offer the best atmosphere and culture for our fans and our employees.  We strive for excellence in the workplace with a philosophy of high standards, professionalism, and a strong work ethic from our employees. We are constantly trying to grow, diversify and build with not only our team on the pitch, but also our team in the offices and on the ground. About this placement: Full-time Masters by Research enrolment with student placement. 12 – 18...

JOB TITLE: Women's Academy — GK Coach (U13 — U12) LOCATION: Cobham — Chelsea FC Training Ground, plus travel to ETC games amammes CONTRACT: Part time, Fixed Term Contract — 10 Hours per week — 3 days from 7 as required by team schedule.  Closing date: 7th April We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. In the event that we receive a large number of applications, the position may be filled before the listed closing date. To avoid missing out, please submit your application at your earliest convenience.  The Opportunity This is a great opportunity to join a leading team. The role involves delivering relevant, high-quality training sessions across the age groups you work with, while leading and supporting the implementation of the Women's clear playing philosophy across the squad.  Key Responsibilities • Works closely with the Academy Goalkeeping Lead to successfully deliver the Chelsea...

JOB TITLE: ETC Coach -  Women’s Academy  DEPARTMENT: Women’s Academy LOCATION: Cobham – Chelsea FC Training Ground, plus travel to ETC games programmes CONTRACT: Sessional Contract, 4 hours across 1 day, or, as and when required according to ETC half term schedule.   Closing date: 7th April We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. In the event that we receive a large number of applications, the position may be filled before the listed closing date. To avoid missing out, please submit your application at your earliest convenience. JOB FUNCTION: The role of our ETC Coaches is to create a positive learning environment where you will support and develop all players within the group to attain the highest levels of performance possible in a safe, secure, and supportive environment. You will work with the Centre Manager to drive and nurture a positive culture within the training group and be a coach who makes the ETC a...

Description  JOB TITLE: Player Care Coordinator — Men's Academy LOCATION: Cobham Training Ground CONTRACT: Full Time — Fixed Term Contract (l2months)  The Opportunity We are seeking an empathetic and experienced individual to join the Academy Player Care Team as Player Care Coordinator — Pastoral Support (Maternity Cover), this role will be an integral part of an interdisciplinary team within the Academy. Your main responsibility will be coordinating the delivery of Player Care and Pastoral Support for the U9 - U14 age groups, whilst also supporting work with the wider Academy age groups, when required. Responsibilities include supporting a robust, holistic support programme, communication with parents, and supporting the player downtime programme. This is a frontline role with a focus on promoting and developing best practice around player welfare and will require the flexibility to work evenings and weekends to meet the...

Reports to: Strategic Director of Football Location: London with European travel as required Direct reports:   Club Sporting Directors Key Colleague: Director of Independent Development Programs, Director of Player Health and Wellness Compensation: Competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications, plus benefits including coaching education support, sportswear/equipment provision, and professional development funding. Hours: Full-time; includes evenings and weekends to accommodate training schedules, matches, and tournaments. Schedule flexibility is essential. DBS / Background Check: Required prior to start date.   About Crux Football Crux Football is a European women’s football multi-club platform focused on scaling the women’s game. We take a player-first, incubator-style approach, creating high-performance environments where players thrive and clubs are built on strong foundations. By...

English professional football has over recent years made considerable investment into elite talent pathways. Clubs and other entities running elite talent programmes for young players must comply with advanced and evolving regulatory frameworks. These frameworks have been developed to deliver on English football’s shared mission of developing more and better homegrown players, and compliance with them is a condition of receiving central funding to support elite youth development. On the boys’ side and as part of the Elite Player Performance Plan  — the Professional Game’s national strategy for developing male youth footballers in England — professional club Academies are licensed and placed into one of four categories (Category 1 to 4). These categories are based on a combination of factors, including investment levels, facilities, staffing, and the quality of provision across key multidisciplinary areas. We are currently reviewing...

Company Description Academy Football Analyst Placement Student A season in the heart of Premier League football analysis! ⚽📊 Contract:  Student Placement (1 July 2026 – 31 May 2027) Eligibility:  Must require a placement year as part of your university course (Undergraduate Placement / Sandwich Year) Hours:  Full time Remuneration:  Paid expenses only Location:  Chadwell Heath Training Ground (with occasional travel across WHU sites) About the Placement Are you passionate about football, data, and the art of turning match moments into meaningful insights? This is your chance to spend a season inside the engine room of a Premier League football club. West Ham United is looking for enthusiastic placement students to join our Football Analysis teams for the 2026/27 season. You’ll be working across the Men’s First Team, Women’s First Team, or Academy (please specify your preference when...

Company Description ⚒️ Academy Youth Development Phase Coach (Age group to be determined upon appointment: U14s – U16s) ⚽ Department:  Football 👤 Responsible to:  Head of Coaching and Player Development 📍 Location:  Chadwell Heath, Little Heath & Rush Green Training Grounds ⏱ Hours:  37.5 hours per week 📄 Contract:  Full-Time 💬 Salary:  To Be Discussed at Interview ⚒️ Join Our Academy West Ham United is committed to building a  high-performance Academy environment  that supports the development of young players both on and off the pitch. We are currently seeking an  Academy Youth Development Phase Coach  to lead the development programme for one of our Youth Development Phase teams  (U14–U16) . The specific age group will be determined upon appointment based on the needs of the Academy. Position 🎯 Job Purpose The Academy Youth...

Job description Who We Are Founded in 1882, Tottenham Hotspur is an iconic English football club, playing in the Premier League and Women’s Super League. From North London to the world, our fanbase spans continents, cultures, and generations. Spurs is a club that’s always dared to push boundaries, breaking new ground and rewriting history. We offer world class facilities. In 2019, we opened our state-of-the-art Stadium, a £1 billion landmark that’s the beating heart of North Tottenham’s transformation. More than just a football ground, it’s an engine of change creating 4,000 jobs and injecting £300 million into the local economy every year. We’re at our brightest when we’re all together. Our Club, our teams, our community. There is only one Hotspur. Tottenham Hotspur. Job Purpose Cover U21 Home and Away games in line with the requirements of Elite Player Performance Plan Deliver a...

Employer: Watford Football Club Job Title: Academy Lead Youth Development Phase Coach (U15–U16’s) Rate of Pay: Dependent on qualifications and experience Location: Watford Football Club - Training Ground, London Colney Type: Full-time role Passport/Visa: Must be eligible to work in the UK Closing Date: Friday 3rd April 2026, 5pm We are looking to recruit an Academy Lead Youth Development Phase Coach (U15–U16’s) to oversee and co-ordinate the Club’s player development programme within the Academy at age groups U15-U16 in line with the club’s philosophy, guided by the Academy Head of Coaching Development. Candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to design, deliver and review coaching sessions in line with our curriculum for academy players. You will be required to coach evenings and weekends, as well as be expected to attend and contribute to regular Continuous Professional Development (CPD) events that take place...

About The Role   We are pleased to offer the opportunity to gain experience in our busy Academy Analysis department We are able to offer volunteer opportunities during the 2026/27 Football Season as follows: Masters placements - volunteering 20-25 hours per week on a flexible rota basis (will include evenings, weekend, and match day working) Undergraduate placements - volunteering 20-25 hours per week on a flexible rota basis (will include evenings, weekend, and match day working) These are unpaid placement opportunities however reasonable expenses will be reimbursed (agreed in advance by the Company) We are able to offer the opportunity to gain experience as either an Academy Analyst or as an Academy Goalkeeper Analyst Placement Purpose Each placement will offer unique learning opportunities within the season through set roles offering trust and responsibility. Those who are invited to interview...

As an Academy Sports Science Intern, you will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in supporting the Head of Academy Sport Science in various aspects aligned with the Club’s strategic objectives and the Elite Player Performance Plan (EPPP). This internship is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of sports science within a professional football setting while working closely with Sports Science, Medical, and Coaching staff. Key Responsibilities: Assist Academy Sport Science staff in delivering sport science services to U9-21 players during training and match days, both at home and away fixtures. Help provide dedicated support to U9-21 players undergoing rehabilitation processes, ensuring they receive tailored sport science assistance. Maintain accurate records of sport science information for each player's Performance Clock, adhering to EPPP guidelines. Collaborate with the Head of Academy Sport Science to...

JOB PURPOSE The purpose of the role is to assist in the development and implementation of the Academy’s Sports Science plan in line with the Club’s overall strategy for developing elite players.  Focus will primarily be on the development of the following areas of support; · Strength and conditioning – pitch & gym based work. · Diet and nutrition. · Sports Science - including physiology, biomechanics, physical testing and measurement. · Overall delivery of targets and the running of Luton Town Football Club 2020 Ltd (LTFC), with particular focus on the fitness of LTFC playing staff. · To commit to the collective decisions of the Board. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES  · To assist the Head of Academy Sport Science in delivering all relevant aspects in line with the Club’s strategic objectives and the Elite Player Performance Plan (EPPP). · To work in tandem with all other...

Job Title: Lead Academy Physiotherapist Hours of work : Full time role with weekday, weekend and some evening work; 37.5 hours/week Reports to : Academy Manager Location : Based in Portsmouth with some travel to away games Remuneration:   £36400 per annum. Role summary We are seeking to recruit an experienced and fully qualified Lead Academy Physiotherapist to manage our medical delivery in the Academy across all age groups (U9-U18). You will lead the physio provision for the full time U18 scholar players, through attendance at all training and games. Further essential duties with the U18s will be to deliver clinical treatment and assessment of injured players and in collaboration with the S&C Lead Coach, create return to play protocols for all injured U18 players. Building strong relationships with the 1st team medical staff, you will agree injury assessment and treatment plans for longer term injuries. Additionally, you will line manage the team of...

Job title: Casual Academy Scout Location : Sussex Hours of work : Evening and Weekend Work Reports to   Head of Academy Recruitment Remuneration:   £41.50 per scouting assignment (with a maximum 6 assignments a month) Join Our Team – Be Part of Pompey’s Future We are Pompey — proud of our past, passionate about our future, and powered by our people. We’re a club that values honesty, unity, and hard work. We are looking for a dynamic, friendly, and a reliable individual to join our recruitment team within our academy. This is a great opportunity for someone who takes pride in their work, is hands-on, and wants to be part of something bigger, with an extensive experience in young players recruitment. Role summary As we continue to develop our Category 3 Academy provision, we are seeking to appoint scouting staff to support our pre academy and academy talent recruitment. The focus will be on watching, assessing and recruiting players aged 7-18 years for...

Job Description Job Purpose To lead the coaching provision for U15s-U16s academy age group. To maximise the development within this phase and help manage the transition to U18s football. Report to Academy Manager & Head of Coaching Roles and Responsibilities Plan, Do & Review the U15s - U16s coaching programme outlined in the club’s Academy Performance Plan Plan, Do & Review the U15s - U16s Games Programme Help create an “Extras Culture” for the players to maximise their available development time Utilise the Multi-Disciplinary support departments to maximise the programme’s potential to develop the U15s - U16s players Oversee 6 Weekly plans and reviews on player development, setting performance targets and creating specific individual development plans for each player Oversee daily and weekly plans and reviews aligned to the individual development plans Show positive IMPACT on the academy through...