45 player development lead jobs found

Position :                                   Team Administrator - Academy  Department:                            Academy  Reporting Relationship:       Reports to Technical Director  Status:                                       Full-Time     About Charlotte FC Charlotte Football Club is the Major League Soccer Club in the Carolinas. The Club’s mission is to be a unifying force that is bigger than one city and encourage a sense of belonging through a progressive, collective, and ambitious approach that guides efforts on and off the pitch. CLTFC is committed to driving growth through the sport and community outreach. Charlotte FC is owned by David...

Position Summary: Atlanta United FC is seeking an Academy Fitness Coach responsible for on-field fitness, strength training, and load prescription and monitoring to progress players through the Development Pathway. This role blends Long-Term Athletic Development (LTAD) principles with evidence-based training methodologies to build resilient, well-rounded athletes. The Fitness Coach will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary performance, medical, and technical team to support player health, physical development, and football-specific fitness. The professional plays a crucial role in implementing our development and training philosophies throughout all on-field applications, as well as during matches, domestic travel, and off-season programming. We seek a creative mind who has the courage to innovate and try new ideas, and who wants to be a part of an integrated high-performance team. This position is based at the Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Training Ground...

Head of Academy Psychology Permanent Newcastle Upon Tyne Competitive Salary Be part of something bigger.   Turn potential into performance — helping young players thrive on and off the pitch. We are the heartbeat of the city . A club with bold ambitions on a global stage and deep roots in our community. If you’re driven to raise the bar and make an impact, you’ll find the platform, the people and the pride to do your best work here. You’ll set direction, join the dots across the Club, and turn strategy into delivery, with high standards, pace and purpose. About the role We’re building something powerful at our Academy — a place where young talent grows with confidence, resilience and ambition. We have a comprehensive psychological strategy and a team of accomplished practitioners, and we want you to drive our academy’s psychology and wellbeing vision. As Head of Academy Psychology, you’ll...

Job Title:                     Head of Academy Goalkeeping   Reports to:                   First Team Goalkeeping Coach  Location:                     Training Ground – Jersey Road                       Department:                 On Field Sub-department:         Academy   The Club   Brentford FC is a bit different from other Premier League football clubs. We put our fans first, we are a true community club and while we are financially sustainable, we are not...

To be an integrated member of the AFC Bournemouth Academy Performance & Medical team, providing evidence-based advice, treatment, and medical assistance to players in the Professional Development Phase, predominantly with the U18’s.  Key Responsibilities To provide appropriate medical support to all PDP players in the Academy, with primary responsibility for the U18 age group.  To have a close working relationship with other Academy and First team medical staff when expertise is required for complex injury management.   Collaborate closely with YDP staff to ensure the smooth transition of players. This may include assessing/treating YDP players.  To work within a multi-disciplinary team (MDT) and liaise effectively with lead coaches, Performance Coaches and other MDT staff regarding player availability, injury status and rehabilitation plans.  Ensure all U18 training, injury clinics & matches...

Department:  Football Division – Boys Academy Medical and Sport Science Department Hours of Work:  Full-time (working patterns aligned to the demands of elite football, including matchdays and travel where required) Contract Type:  Permanent Salary:  Attractive Remuneration Package depending on experience Location:  Bodymoor Heath Training Ground Closing Date:   Sunday 19 April 2026 1.   The Department Our Boys Academy is a Premier League Category One environment, built on delivering consistent, high-performance support across every stage of the player pathway. Operating at the intersection of development and elite performance, our Sport Science and Medicine Department plays a critical role in preparing players for the demands of First Team football. Working closely with the Loans and Emerging Talent and First Team multi-disciplinary team’s, we ensure players progress with the robustness,...

Department:  Academy Performance Analysis Department Hours of Work:  Part-Time – 25 hours per week (flexibility to work evenings and weekends is required for this post) Contract Type:  Fixed Term until 30 June 2027 Salary:  £17,485 per annum Location:  Bodymoor Heath Training Ground Closing Date:  Sunday 19 April 2026 1.   The Department Aston Villa Football Club are seeking a forward thinking and proactive Intern to join our open minded, progressive Academy Performance Analysis Department on a fixed term, paid placement alongside studying for a MSc degree. The Academy Performance Analysis Department are responsible for the analysis provision for Players ranging from U9 – U21. The Department works collaboratively with Coaching staff to provide and deliver high quality analysis content through a variety of different methods to support the Academy Technical and Tactical programme. The Academy...

The Role We are looking for  Academy Coaches  to be based from our exciting new development centre in Northern Ireland – due to launch later this year.  Our Academy has for many years been a world leader in its field and is a constantly growing department within our club. In this exciting position, you will oversee and deliver the training and games programmes for the Under 12 - Under 16 age groups at our Academy and assist with recruitment from the Northern Ireland region.  You will be required to lead sessions 1 night a week.   Who we are We are one of the most famous clubs in world football, with a rich heritage and history of success – read more about our history,  here . Beyond that, we are passionate about our  local community  and, behind the scenes, we have a wide variety of opportunities and career paths for all. We have a very defined purpose: to act for a winning team, culture...

REPORTS TO: Age Group Lead Cell Coach LOCATION: Robins High Performance Centre, BS8 3TN CONTRACT TYPE: Part-Time (12 hours per week) Overview: We are looking for a committed, exceptional person to join us as a Foundation Phase Academy Coach within our team: Key Responsibilities Responsible for planning and delivering coaching sessions that follow the club philosophy and deliver the coaching curriculum programme for your respective age. Responsible for your age group on match day, including to plan, observe and provide feedback regarding individual player performance. To evaluate players from coaching sessions and matches and ensure that the relevant information is recorded fully on The Kitman Labs Intelligence Platform. Ensuring that Players’ welfare and safeguarding is always protected. Contributing to the talent identification process where appropriate. Undertaking administrative tasks related to the role, including fixture programming, record keeping...

Be part of our journey... Location: Staplewood Campus Hours: Full Time Contract Type: Permanent Criminal Record Check: DBS Enhanced with Childs and Adults Barred List What is the role? We are looking for someone to work within the Academy Sports Medicine & Science department for Southampton Football Club who wants to be a part of a progressive, interdisciplinary team promoting the health and well-being of the players. You will actively contribute to a department that is viewed as a centre of excellence in injury and illness prevention, injury management and cutting-edge medical and science research development. What will you be doing? You will lead in providing a first-class physiotherapy and injury prevention service to all under-21s players in the Professional Development Phase, organising, developing and implementing the best methods of injury prevention, performance enhancement, rehabilitation, care and advice. You will also assist, when required...

I.Overview The THPFC coach is a part-time employee whose primary objective is to develop players in a fun and challenging environment. Player retention is of the highest importance and coaches should endeavor to provide quality programming to all players. II. Responsibilities 1.Functional Accountabilities ➔ Implement the Club’s Philosophy for player development. ➔ Hands on organization and management of the team. ➔ Ensure TeamSnap is kept up to date (schedule and roster). ➔ Timely communication via Teamsnap to parents. ➔ Coordinate with team managers/management. ➔ Support the Club and co workers positively. ➔ Deliver sessions and lead games. ➔ Design and analyze sessions. ➔ Attend all in-house coach education and training sessions. ➔ Complete player feedback forms for each player once per year. ➔ Send out program offer letters. ➔ Deliver one parent meeting per team per season. ➔ Provide opportunities for training and taxi players when possible. 2....

About Glen Shields Juventus (GSJ) Glen Shields Juventus (GSJ) is a competitive youth male and female academy operating within a structured technical framework focused on long-term player development. As part of Glen Shields Soccer Club and aligned with Juventus Academy methodology, we prioritize disciplined coaching, professional standards, and consistent development processes across all age groups. Our player pathway includes: • Pre-Academy (U4–U9) • Junior J League • Competitive Academy Teams (U8–U21) • Post-Secondary & Professional Position Overview GSJ is seeking one to two qualified Academy Coaches to support our growing competitive program. Successful candidates will work within a defined technical structure and be responsible for delivering high-quality, development-focused sessions while maintaining professional standards on and off the field.   Key Responsibilities • Plan and deliver structured...

Job Title : KWFC Girls Academy Coaches (Volunteers) Reporting to : Women’s Football Development Manager  Kilmarnock Women’s Football Club is seeking enthusiastic and committed Volunteer Coaches to support the delivery of its Girls Academy SFA NextGen Programme. Working under the guidance of the Women’s Football Development Manager, the successful candidates will play an important role in the development of young players within a positive, high-performance and player-centred environment aligned with the Club’s coaching philosophy. 1. Training • Implementation of Women's & Girls Academy coaching philosophy • Facilitation of all squad training sessions • Ensure access to specialist coaching as required 2. Matches • Prepare squad for participation in matches every weekend • Select a team to play the match • Coach team throughout the match • Facilitation of match day requirements including kit...

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...

About the job Job Summary Established in 1999, Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC is Pennsylvania’s oldest professional soccer team and one of the longest-operating pro soccer teams in the United States. The team plays its home games at Highmark Stadium, which opened in 2013 as a team-owned, soccer-specific stadium in Pittsburgh’s South Shore neighborhood. The team is an original member of the USL Championship, which began play in 2011 and has grown to become the world’s largest second-division pro soccer league. The Riverhounds Development Academy (RDA) serves more than 3,500 players across three locations and is supported by the club’s state-of-the-art training facility, which boasts an indoor field and two outdoor fields for year-round development. Together, these programs provide a clear pathway from youth soccer to professional opportunities. The Riverhounds Development Academy is seeking a visionary, high-capacity Academy Executive Director to...

Be part of our journey... Location: Staplewood Campus, Southampton Contract Type: Casual Criminal Record Check Required: Enhanced with Children’s Barred List   What will you be doing? You will be coaching the U8 age group in individual, small and full group sessions, utilising a Player Development programme which maximises the opportunities for young players to reach their full potential. Additionally, you will work within the pre-academy syllabus to plan, prepare, deliver and evaluate coaching sessions and ensure the sessions are logged in the coach’s manual. You will also lead teams on the Advanced Development Centre (ADC) match days versus other professional clubs, this will be approximately 2 fixtures a month.   You will monitor and assess the players in the ADC in training and in match performances. In addition, you will be preparing and conducting player/parent reviews on a school termly basis using the standard pre-academy...

POSITION OVERVIEW The Athletic Development Coach for the Nashville SC Academy will play a key role in leading the Long-Term Athletic Development (LTAD) program for Academy players, aligning with the High Performance Department’s philosophy. This position will collaborate closely with High Performance staff across Nashville SC (NSC) and Huntsville City FC (HCFC) to design and implement team- and player-specific programs, both in the gym and on the field, to optimize the development of youth athletes within the Academy. The ideal candidate will have prior coaching (sport or S&C) experience and a strong ability to deliver soccer-centric athletic development programs. Additionally, they should possess a formal educational background in exercise physiology or a related field, along with expertise in load management across various metrics relevant to youth soccer development. This role reports directly to the Director of High Performance and the Head of Athletic...

TITLE:  Academy   Coach  DEPARTMENT:  Team Operations REPORTS TO:  Academy Director FLSA:  Full-Time; Salaried Exempt    WHAT SETS YOU APART   The Academy Coach is responsible for supporting the academy team in both player and team development and the day-to-day operations of an Academy Team. The coach will assist with the team, including supporting training practices and games. The successful candidate will report to the Academy Director.     ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES   Coach or assist on the assigned age group. Attend training, league games, tournaments, and scheduled events. Manage and coach all exhibitions, regular season, playoff, tournaments, international, and other matches while ensuring player development, club principles, and a competitive mentality. Conduct and organize preparation for all matches, including developing game strategies,...

TITLE:  Academy   Coach  DEPARTMENT:  Team Operations REPORTS TO:  Academy Director FLSA:  Full-Time; Salaried Exempt    WHAT SETS YOU APART   The Academy Coach is responsible for supporting the academy team in both player and team development and the day-to-day operations of an Academy Team. The coach will assist with the team, including supporting training practices and games. The successful candidate will report to the Academy Director.     ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES   Coach or assist on the assigned age group. Attend training, league games, tournaments, and scheduled events. Manage and coach all exhibitions, regular season, playoff, tournaments, international, and other matches while ensuring player development, club principles, and a competitive mentality. Conduct and organize preparation for all matches, including developing game strategies,...