31 academy jobs found

An exciting opportunity has become available within the Academy at Watford Football Club on a casual basis. We are looking for a Physical Performance Coach to be part of a forward-thinking performance team providing strength and conditioning assistance at training sessions for Academy players, aged between 6 and 16 years old. You will be required to attend evenings sessions and may have to travel to various locations depending on training locations. In addition, you will be expected to attend and contribute to regular Continuous Professional Development events. The successful candidates will enjoy working as part of a team, be enthusiastic and hardworking, and be flexible to the requirements of the position and the business. Applicants should ideally live local to Watford or the surrounding areas and be a UK resident or nonUK resident with a valid UK work permit, and ideally have experience working within a similar role. Essential: • BSc in Sport + Exercise...

Job Purpose To lead and manage the recruitment and development of high potential players within the PreAcademy in preparation for their transition into the Foundation Phase.   ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES • Lead on the design and implementation of the pre-academy coaching programme. • Alongside the Head of Academy Recruitment implement a clear process in identifying the best young talentto progressfrom the Pre-Academy into the U9s Academy team. • To lead on the coaching for the pre academy U8s development group. • Responsible for ensuring that all Pre-Academy sessions are delivered in line with the Swansea City Academy Curriculum, closely working with the Lead Foundation Phase Coach. • To work with the Head of Coaching to develop and upskill Pre-Academy coaches through in-house training and CPD opportunities. • Lead review and feedback programme for Pre-Academy players, to help monitor player progress and development. • Ensure the...

CONTRACT: 16 hours per week (evenings and weekends)   Club vision: to play football at the highest level. Bristol City is a widely respected institution within English football, defined by its stability, rich heritage, and a track record of elite player development. Looking ahead, we aren’t simple aiming for a place in the top flight; we are committed to being “Premier League Ready” in every sense.   Ashton Gate is our home – a world-class venue that caters for all of Bristol by also hosting the Bristol Bears, Bristol City Women, concerts, international sporting and other events.   When we achieve our goal of playing in the Premier League for the first time, it will be transformative not just for the club, but for the city of Bristol itself.   Job mission: To plan and deliver high-quality coaching and matchday experiences that develop Academy players in line with the club’s philosophy and curriculum. The...

CONTRACT: 12 hours per week (evenings and weekends)   Club vision: to play football at the highest level. Bristol City is a widely respected institution within English football, defined by its stability, rich heritage, and a track record of elite player development. Looking ahead, we aren’t simple aiming for a place in the top flight; we are committed to being “Premier League Ready” in every sense.   Ashton Gate is our home – a world-class venue that caters for all of Bristol by also hosting the Bristol Bears, Bristol City Women, concerts, international sporting and other events.   When we achieve our goal of playing in the Premier League for the first time, it will be transformative not just for the club, but for the city of Bristol itself.   Job mission: To plan and deliver high-quality coaching and matchday experiences that develop our Pre-Academy and/or Academy players in line with the club’s...

Job Title: Academy Coach (Casual), Schoolboy Provision Reports to: Academy Head of Coaching Location: Bloomfield Road, Blackpool Hours: Casual, to meet the needs of the Academy Salary: Competitive, depending on experience.    Who we are: Blackpool Football Club is an English Professional Association Football Club based in the seaside town of Blackpool, Lancashire. The Club was founded in 1887 and has a very storied history, from being a founding member of the Lancashire League in 1889, rising to the Top-Flight of the Football League (the old First Division) in 1930, to winning the FA Cup in 1953 and being promoted to the Premier League in 2010 (becoming the first Club to gain promotion from every division of the Football League via the play-off system). The team are competing in League One, the third tier of the English Football League. The Club have played their home games at Bloomfield Road since 1901.   Job Purpose: We are...

Job Title: Academy Lead Sports Scientist Reports to: Academy Director Location: Blackpool FC Academy and other Club, school and partner venues as required Hours: Full time, 40 hours per week Contract: Permanent Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience   Who we are: Blackpool Football Club is an English Professional Association Football Club based in the seaside town of Blackpool, Lancashire. The Club was founded in 1887 and has a very storied history, from being a founding member of the Lancashire League in 1889, rising to the top flight of the Football League (the old First Division) in 1930, to winning the FA Cup in 1953 and being promoted to the Premier League in 2010 (becoming the first Club to gain promotion from every division of the Football League via the play-off system). The Club currently competes in League One, the third tier of the English Football League. The Club has played its home games at Bloomfield Road since 1901. Job Purpose:...

Job Description Academy Coach (Casual) Birmingham City Football Club   Locations: Knighthead Performance Centre ​ ​Birmingham City Football Club is seeking a passionate and experienced Pre-Academy Lead Coach to design and deliver a high-quality coaching programme for our youngest emerging talent. You’ll play a key role in shaping future Academy players through a holistic, player-centred approach while leading a committed team of coaches and collaborating with the wider multidisciplinary staff. ​ About Birmingham City FC Birmingham City FC is undergoing significant growth and transformation, supported by major investment across football, commercial, and community operations. As part of the Sports Quarter project, the Club is building for long-term success by enhancing its people, culture, performance environment, and infrastructure. ​ About the Role The Academy Coach will lead the development of a designated...

Job Description Birmingham City Football Club Boy's Academy | Part-time ​ As a Local Academy Scout, you will be responsible for identifying, assessing and recommending talented young players within a 90-minute radius of the Knighthead Performance Centre. Working closely with the Academy Recruitment Team, you will help ensure Birmingham City FC continues to attract high-potential players capable of progressing through the Academy system.   The role requires regular attendance at grassroots fixtures, school matches, tournaments, festivals, development centres and other football events, primarily at weekends with some evening commitments.   Key Responsibilities Identify and assess talented players across targeted age groups and positions. Attend and observe grassroots, school and development football fixtures. Produce detailed, objective player reports using the Club's scouting systems. Monitor and track...

Job Description Birmingham City Football Club Boy's Academy | Part-time ​ Birmingham City FC Academy is seeking an experienced and passionate Lead Local Academy Scout (Pre-Academy) to play a key role in identifying and recruiting the next generation of talented young players. This is an exciting opportunity to lead scouting activity within a designated region, helping to shape the future of the Academy's player pathway and recruitment strategy.   As Lead Local Academy Scout, you will oversee and coordinate pre-academy scouting activity, manage a network of scouts, and identify high-potential players across grassroots and youth football environments. Working closely with Academy recruitment and coaching staff, you will contribute to the successful identification, assessment, and recruitment of players within the Pre-Academy   Key Responsibilities Lead and coordinate scouting activity within an assigned geographical...

Job Description Birmingham City Football Club Boy's Academy | Voluntary Role ​ Birmingham City Football Club is seeking a passionate, knowledgeable and committed individual to join our Academy Recruitment team as an Assistant Local Academy Scout . This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in identifying and supporting the next generation of football talent within our local recruitment area.   Working within our Academy scouting network, you will attend grassroots fixtures, school matches, tournaments and talent development environments to identify players with the potential to progress through the Academy pathway.   Key Responsibilities Identify and assess talented young players across priority age groups. Attend grassroots fixtures, school games, tournaments and football festivals. Produce detailed and objective player reports using the club's scouting systems. Contribute to recruitment discussions...

Job Description Permanent | Full-Time (37.5 hours per week) Location: Knighthead Performance Centre, B38 9EL   Birmingham City Football Club is on the rise.   With an incredible history dating back to 1875, Birmingham City Football Club is entering an exciting period of accelerated growth and modernisation. The Club is playing a central role in a once-in-a-generation opportunity to help transform England's second city through the Sports Quarter project.   With significant investment across our football, commercial and community operations, we are rebuilding the Club for long-term success, both on and off the pitch. Our journey is focused on strengthening our structures, elevating our performance environments, growing our teams, and investing in the people, processes and culture that will define the next chapter of Birmingham City FC.   About the Role Birmingham City Football Club is seeking an...

Job Description Casual employment, flexible hours over evenings and weekends Location: Knighthead Performance Centre, B38 9EL   About the Role Birmingham City Football Club is looking for a passionate and dedicated Casual Academy Physiotherapist to support the health, wellbeing and performance of our Academy players aged Under 9 to Under 16. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role within a multidisciplinary performance support team, helping young athletes maximise their potential in a professional football environment.   Working closely with the Head of Academy Physiotherapy and wider Academy Performance Support team, you will provide pitch-side medical cover, injury assessment, treatment and rehabilitation services for Academy players. You will support training sessions and fixtures, ensuring players receive the highest standard of medical care and support.   Key Responsibilities Provide medical...

Job Description Casual Academy Doctor Birmingham City Football Club Location: Knighthead Performance Centre, Redhill Rd, Birmingham B38 9EL   Birmingham City Football Club is on the rise.   With an incredible history dating back to 1875, Birmingham City Football Club is part of an exciting period of accelerated growth and modernisation and is playing it’s part in once-in-a-generation opportunity to support the transformation of England’s second city as part of the Sports Quarter(opens in new tab) project.   With significant investment across our football, commercial, and community operations, we are rebuilding the Club for long-term success — on and off the pitch. The journey we’re on involves strengthening our structures, elevating our performance environments, growing our teams, and investing heavily in the people, processes and culture that will define the next chapter of Birmingham City...

Job Description Birmingham City Football Club is seeking a highly professional and reliable Casual Academy Driver to join our Operations & Administration Department. This role plays a vital part in the smooth running of our Academy programme, ensuring the safe and efficient transportation of Academy players, trialists, and staff. Please note, this is a casual role. ​ Key Responsibilities: ​ Safely transport Academy players, trialists, and staff according to the weekly transport schedule. Drive players between home addresses, training grounds, host accommodation, matchday venues, schools, airports, and other locations as required. Maintain the highest standards of professionalism and safeguarding at all times. Ensure vehicles are kept clean, serviced, and maintained in line with Club policies. Report any vehicle-related issues promptly to the Head of Academy Operations & Administration. Wear correct uniform and...

Job Description Colchester United Football Club is looking for a dynamic and driven Lead Academy Strength & Conditioning Coach to join our Academy Sports Science department. The successful candidate will support the physical development of Academy players from U9 through to U21 , delivering appropriate strength and conditioning, athletic development and monitoring as part of the Academy’s Sports Science and Medicine/Performance Support Programme. Athletic Development & Strength and Conditioning Support the delivery of the Academy Athletic Development Plan across U9-U21. Deliver age-appropriate strength and conditioning programmes across the Foundation Phase (FP), Youth Development Phase (YDP) and Professional Development Phase (PDP). Deliver athletic development sessions to U9-U16 players. Provide sports science support to U18 players, including prehab, warm-ups and athletic development sessions. Ensure the department’s...

West Bromwich Albion Football Club have an exciting opportunity to join our Academy match day team as an Academy Match Day Co-ordinator on a casual basis.  The main purpose of this role is to provide support for the day to day operations of the academy with a particular focus on Matchdays. Due to this being a casual contract you may be required to work evenings, weekends and bank holidays as required and in line with business needs. About The Role   Here at West Bromwich Albion Football Club we have an exciting opportunity to join our Academy match day team as an Academy Match Day Co-ordinator on a casual basis.    The main purpose of this role is to provide support for the day to day operations of the academy with a particular focus on Matchdays. Due to this being a casual contract you may be required to work evenings, weekends and bank holidays as required and in line with business needs....

Job Description Department: Academy Medical Department Reports To: Head of Academy Medical Location: Fleetwood Town FC Academy and match venues Contract Type: Casual / Matchday and Training Support Salary: £12.71 Role Purpose The role will support the delivery of medical services across the Academy age groups, providing injury prevention, assessment, treatment, rehabilitation and matchday medical cover. The successful candidate will work closely with Academy medical and performance staff to help maintain the health, welfare and development of academy players within a Category Two Academy environment. Key Responsibilities Matchday Medical Provision Provide pitch-side medical cover for Academy fixtures. Deliver immediate assessment and management of injuries sustained during training and matches. Maintain accurate injury and treatment records in line with Academy procedures. Ensure appropriate emergency action plans are followed when required. Player Care &...

Stoke City Football Club of the English Football League are seeking a dedicated and highly skilled First Team Performance Analyst, specialising in opposition analysis. Based at our Clayton Wood Training Ground, you will join our First Team Performance Analysis department in a role integral to First Team fixture preparation, by turning opponent video and data into clear and actionable intelligence for the coaching staff. The successful candidate will specialise in analysing the opposition’s process, creating an understanding of their strengths and vulnerabilities. Working closely with our coaches and the set piece analyst, you will lead analyst meetings ahead of every fixture. If you have a sharp tactical eye, can present with clarity and confidence and thrive on tight turnarounds between fixtures, we would love to hear from you. This is a full time, permanent position. The role requires a flexible approach to working hours to align with the football calendar. Regular...

Sessional Football Coach – Advanced Development Programme (ADP) Contract: Sessional Contract Hours: Varied (Evening Sessions) Salary: £13 - £15 per hour (dependent on qualifications and experience) Location: Various venues across North West and West London About the Advanced Development Programme (ADP) The QPR Community Trust Advanced Development Programme (ADP) provides talented young players with the opportunity to train within a high-quality coaching environment that bridges the gap between grassroots football and the professional academy pathway. The programme is designed for players who demonstrate the commitment, attitude and ability to further develop their game through additional coaching. Delivered by experienced UEFA-qualified coaches, sessions focus on developing technically proficient, tactically intelligent and confident players in a challenging, enjoyable and player-centred environment. Players are regularly monitored...

Club vision: to play football at the highest level. Bristol City is a widely respected institution within English football, defined by its stability, rich heritage, and a track record of elite player development. Looking ahead, we aren’t simply aiming for a place in the top flight; we are committed to being “Premier League Ready” in every sense.   Ashton Gate is our home – a world-class venue that caters for all of Bristol by also hosting the Bristol Bears, Bristol City Women, concerts, international sporting and other events.   When we achieve our goal of playing in the Premier League for the first time, it will be transformative not just for the club, but for the city of Bristol itself.   Job mission: to establish an Elite Player Care provision by providing support to the First Team, PDP and emerging talent players. Lead on managing daily welfare needs whilst promptly handling issues and emergencies as and when...