20 head of football jobs found

ABOUT US Founded in 1932, Wigan Athletic were elected to the Football League in 1978 and were promoted out of the Fourth Division in 1981/82. Latics won the Third Division title in 1996/97, the Football League Trophy in 1999, and the Second Division in 2002/03, before securing promotion to the Premier League in 2004/05. Founded in 1872, Wigan Warriors are joint record five-time World Club Challenge winners, record 21-time Challenge Cup winners, and record 23-time league title winners. Latics famously won the FA Cup in 2013, beating Premier League giants Manchester City in the Final. However, Latics were relegated later that year, bringing its memorable eight-season stay in the top flight to an end. The FA Cup success did, though, mean Latics gained their place in the UEFA Europa League the following season. Relegated from the Championship in 2014/2015, the Club won the League One title in 2015/16 and repeated this feat in 2017/18 and 2021/22 respectively. Wigan Warriors is...

Stoke City Football Club of the English Football League is looking for a dedicated and insightful Regional Recruitment Coordinator to spearhead our talent identification efforts for the U7-U10 age groups. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute directly to the development and delivery of our Pre-Academy recruitment strategy, identifying players with the potential to become future stars. Reporting to the Head of Recruitment, you will be instrumental in scouting and assessing young players, building relationships within the football community, and ensuring our recruitment processes are robust and effective. The ideal candidate will be completing regular reports and act as a professional ambassador for Stoke City Football Club at all times, representing the Club with integrity. The role requires a high degree of flexibility to cover evening and weekend work. The position will be offered on a full time permanent basis. Main Responsibilities...

Stoke City Football Club of the English Football League is looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic Academy Sports Scientist to apply scientific principles to improve athletic performance and support its sports science operations at our Clayton Wood Training Ground in Trent Vale.  Reporting to the Head of Academy Sports Science, the successful applicant will work in conjunction with the coaching department and will aid the planning of age group training sessions, primarily for the Youth Development Phase and Foundation Development Phase, but also assisting with the Professional Development Phase when needed. Main Responsibilities Improving performance through developing, implementing and evaluating various training programmes. Providing Sports Science support at tournaments as necessary. Attending national and regional meetings, workshops and training courses as appropriate. Providing match day Sports Science support and post-match recovery strategies....

Job Role Contribute towards Cardiff City’s Performance and Medical Departments vision of optimising player availability and physical performance through elite, integrated, evidence-based performance nutrition support, specifically working with First Team players.    Key Responsibilities • Lead the overall First Team nutrition strategy, ensuring alignment and the integration of elite nutrition practices. • Ensuring the day-to-day implementation of performance nutrition support to First Team players; ensuring that each player’s individual nutritional needs are targeted. • Lead the planning and delivery of periodised nutrition strategies aligned with performance objectives, training and competition demands (e.g., “fuel for the work required”). • Oversee all matchday nutrition provision, attending home and away fixtures, delivering handson provision where required. • Encourage and promote the implementation of...

TEAM: BCFC Men’s Academy LINE MANAGER: Academy Head of Medical LOCATION: Robins High Performance Centre, BS8 3TN SALARY: £30,000 per annum   We are looking for a physiotherapist who will lead the efficient and effective functioning of the medical support services provided to the U9-U16 academy squad and support the performance ambitions of the club by leading and delivering best practice physiotherapy and professional care to players.   Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to :   Lead and oversee the day-to-day medical provision for the Foundation Phase (U9–U11) and Youth Development Phase (U12–U16), ensuring high standards of care and consistent service delivery across all age groups, including cover for training and fixtures where required. Supervise, mentor and support Academy Physiotherapists, Sports Therapists and placement students where appropriate, contributing to staff development and...

REPORTS TO: RHPC Restaurant Supervisor LOCATION: Robins High Performance Centre, BS8 3TN CONTRACT: Full-Time Overview Bristol City Football Club are looking to for an enthusiastic Kitchen Assistant to work in our busy kitchen at The Robins High Performance Centre in Failand and help keep our Kitchen in an immaculate and organised condition and support our cooking staff with the serving of meals. The Robins High Performance centre is a state-of-the-art training facility based in Failand where Bristol City First Team and Academy teams train alongside Bristol City Women’s FC. We deliver over two hundred meals a day through our two restaurants so it’s a busy environment, but we have a great friendly team who all work together to deliver great service so that our squads can focus on their on-pitch successes. This is an entry-level role but you’ll be an invaluable member of our kitchen team and play a vital part in making sure our kitchen is always...

Job Title: U18 Academy Performance Analyst Reports to: Head of Academy Performance Analysis Location: Bloomfield Road, Blackpool (with travel to training and match venues) Hours: 32 per week – to include weekends & match days (Typical working days Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday) 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 is competing in League One, the third tier of the English Football League. The Club have played their home games at...

Birmingham City Football Club is on the rise.   Birmingham City Football Club is part of an exciting period of accelerated growth and modernisation and is playing its part in a once-in-a-generation opportunity to support the transformation of England’s second city as part of the Sports Quarter 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 FC.   About the Role   Birmingham City FC is seeking a committed and high-performing  Academy Goalkeeping Coach  to support the delivery of our Academy goalkeeping programme. This role will contribute to the...

Women’s First Team – Lead Goalkeeping Coach Birmingham City Women’s Football Club is on the rise. ​ Birmingham City Women’s 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  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 FC. ​ About the Role ​We are seeking a high-performing and driven Lead Goalkeeping Coach to design and lead an elite goalkeeping...

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...

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 Talent Hub programmes. The Elite Development Pathway Talent Hubs look to support the technical, physical, psychological and social development of children aged 6-8 years olds, aiming to identify potential and support development. Roles & Responsibilities: Adapt skeleton sessions to fit the needs of the group to provide the most appropriate level of challenge. Effectively set-up sessions ahead of participant arrival in a way that minimises equipment movement during sessions to keep ball rolling time high. Lead on the delivery of an engaging and enjoyable session to support footballing and holistic development of the children. Support the technical, physical, social and psychological development of all participants within the programme. Create a safe and inclusive environment to...

About The Role   The role requires the candidate:     Provide pitch-side emergency aid and acute injury management at training and fixtures for players aged 8-16 years.  Uphold and demonstrate the values, standards and behaviours expected by Mansfield Town FC both inside & outside the Club.  Liaising with the Lead Academy Physiotherapist and Head of Academy Sports Science and Medicine, optimise assessment and treatment of academy schoolboy players.  Provide pitch side trauma cover during evening training sessions (potential cover Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays).   Provide pitch site trauma cover during schoolboys’ fixtures on Sunday (home and away).   To support the sport science and medicine...

About The Role   Job Title:  Foundation Development Phase Coach (Casual) Department:  Academy Location:  Dimensions / Alsager / Norton / Keele / Roe Lane Reports to:  Head of Coaching / Youth Phase Lead Coach ROLE SUMMARY To coach and develop players primarily within the Foundation Phase (U8–U11), supporting their long-term development and progression along the player pathway. The role contributes to preparing young players for the highest levels of professional football by delivering a high-quality coaching programme aligned with the Club’s philosophy and performance plan. MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Work collaboratively with the Lead Foundation Phase Coach to support the development of players aged 8–11. Contribute to and deliver a comprehensive player development programme that maximises opportunities for young players to reach their full potential, in line with the...

Stoke City Foundation, the official charitable arm of Stoke City Football Club, is seeking a Fundraising and Events Manager. As a proud member of the English Football League, the Club's Foundation is dedicated to transforming lives and strengthening communities across Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire. This pivotal role, based at the bet365 Stadium and other facilities as required, will be key in shaping the future of our community programmes. Reporting to the Director of Community Engagement, you will play a key role in generating sustainable income and supporting the delivery of impactful community programmes. You will lead the development and delivery of a high-impact fundraising and events programme, building strong partnerships, delivering engaging campaigns, and creating memorable events that inspire supporters and stakeholders. The successful candidate will play a vital role in enabling the Foundation to expand its work across health, education, and community...

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced candidate to join the Academy Coaching department at Norwich City Football Club in the role of Foundation Phase Lead Coach. This is an excellent role for someone who is passionate and committed to delivering high quality coaching. Key tasks/responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Delivery of the Foundation Phase Football Curriculum Manage and monitor Foundation Phase players Produce formal session plans Conduct match preparation and evaluation Support development of coaches within the Foundation Phase To act in a manner that supports the Club’s Values of Growth, Integrity, Belonging, Resilience, Pride and Commitment Qualifications/Experience: Essential: UEFA B Licence FA Advanced Youth Award Up to date EFAiF or BFAS Qualification Up to date FA Safeguarding Children Workshop Experience in coaching and recruitment of players Desirable: UEFA A...

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced candidate to join the Academy Coaching department at Norwich City Football Club in the role of YDP Lead Coach. This is an excellent role for someone who is passionate and committed to delivering high quality coaching. Key tasks/responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Delivery of the YDP Football Curriculum Manage and monitor YDP Phase players Assist in the identification and recruitment of YDP players Produce formal session plans Conduct match preparation and evaluation To act in a manner that supports the Club’s Values of Growth, Integrity, Belonging, Resilience, Pride and Commitment Qualifications/Experience: Essential: UEFA B Licence FA Advanced Youth Award Up to date EFAiF or BFAS Qualification Up to date FA Safeguarding Children Workshop Experience in coaching and recruitment of players Desirable : UEFA A Licence Teaching...

Role Summary: Millwall Community Trust is dedicated to using the power of football and sport to inspire and educate individuals in our local communities. We aim to foster a culture of inclusivity, health, and wellbeing through our diverse range of programs. Millwall Community Trust is looking for an experienced football and sports development manager. MCT has a strategy of encouraging sports participation through positive partnerships and operates a number of programmes across the London Boroughs of Lewisham and Southwark. The role will involve the management and development of new and existing programmes, ensuring the MCT offer complies with all relevant regulations. Additionally line managing full time staff within the structure. Key Responsibilities: Programme Management and Expansion • Manage and develop the Sport & Football Development department • Develop links with primary and secondary schools, to offer a range of sport and football,...

Luton Town FC Community Trust is seeking to recruit a Community Inclusion Officer to play a key role in the coordination, delivery and development of its inclusion and targeted engagement programmes. The role will lead the delivery and ongoing development of Premier League Kicks alongside a range of wider inclusion and community engagement projects across Luton and Bedfordshire. The postholder will work with the Operations Manager to strengthen relationships with local communities, schools, statutory agencies and key stakeholders such as EFL in the Community and Premier League Foundation while supporting the growth and sustainability of the Trust’s community offer. The Community Inclusion Officer will combine operational coordination with direct programme delivery, enabling the successful candidate to remain connected to participants, local communities and delivery staff. The role will also contribute to programme development, funding opportunities, regular impact...

Full job description Job Title:  Casual Schools Sports Coach Employer:  Norwich City Football Development Programme Location:  Various primary school settings Job Type : Part-time, Zero hours contract Pay:  £12.44 - £15.00 per hour Job Overview Norwich City Football Development Programme is seeking enthusiastic and knowledgeable sports coaches to join our team as Casual Schools Sports Coaches. In this role, you will be responsible for delivering engaging and dynamic PE lessons, lunchtime, and after-school sessions within primary schools, inspiring children to develop a love for physical activity. This opportunity is ideal for college/university students or recent graduates seeking flexible work, as well as experienced coaches looking to expand their hours. Main Responsibilities Deliver high-quality PE lessons, After School Clubs and other sports activities in line with the national curriculum....

Job Description Stockport county FC are seeking host families who can provide accommodation for Academy players aged 16-18 years. Our ideal host family provision will be able to offer young players a stable, safe and comfortable family environment. Young players like all young people require support to ensure good mental health and wellbeing, for elite youth footballers this is also imperative to their performance on the pitch. At Stockport County FC we pride ourselves on providing a nurturing environment for player growth and development. We want our players to fulfil their potential as people and players. Requirements: - You will be located within a 5-mile radius of our training facility (M31 1AE). - You should offer good quality accommodation, including a private bedroom for the player with the relevant amenities. - Other requirements are the provision of healthy nutritious meals, access to laundry, and wifi. - Full and part time accommodation will be required...