24 academy coach jobs found

Cambridge United are hiring an U15 Academy Lead Coach... The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the Under 15s age group, driving the individual development of players and fostering a high-performance environment that challenges, supports and inspires them to succeed both on and off the pitch. Key Job Outcomes: To ensure the long-term individual development needs of the players are integrated into sessions To plan, do and review coaching sessions in the U1 5’s age group To upload sessions and fixtures are updated on the Kitman Labs To liaise closely with the Youth Development Phase Lead and other supporting staff To plan and deliver training sessions in line with EPPP criteria, club policy and which fulfils the criteria set out in the Academy coaching and playing philosophy To help assist in the monitoring of players in training and in match performances To undertake personal CPD as appropriate to meet the demands of the role...

Job title: Lead Academy Goalkeeper Coach U9-U16 Department: Academy Coaching Based at: Blackburn Rovers Academy, Brockhall Village, Old Langho, Blackburn, BB6 8BA. However, flexibility regarding location is required. Reports to: Senior Academy Goalkeeping Coach Responsible for: N/A Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week plus any additional hours necessary for the performance of duties. This may include evening and weekend work. Contractual status: Permanent 1. Job purpose: To lead and deliver the Academy Goalkeeping Programme for Pre Academy to U16 in alignment with the Academy Performance Plan, ensuring a clear development pathway and transition through the phases. The role will support the holistic development of goalkeepers through high-quality coaching, performance analysis, and individual learning plans. 2. Key responsibilities: • To be committed to ensuring the safeguarding and welfare of all staff and elite players, promoting their...

About the Coaching Team:  Our Coaching Team are passionate about developing talent at all levels, from our youngest Academy members to the first team. Our holistic coaching philosophy emphasises technical skills, tactical awareness, mental resilience, and sportsmanship.   We prioritise open communication with players and their families, providing regular updates on training progress and development opportunities. Join us in elevating the standard of coaching at Sunderland AFC, where every player is encouraged to grow, excel, and love the game!  The Opportunity:  The Head of Academy and U21 Goalkeeping Coach is a pivotal leadership role responsible for shaping and driving the club’s goalkeeping vision across the Academy and U21 programme. This individual will lead the strategic development of goalkeepers and goalkeeping coaches, creating a clear pathway that supports player progression from youth football to the professional game....

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   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 (MDT), we ensure players progress with the robustness, availability, and performance...

Position Summary The D.C. United Academy Head Coach is responsible for leading and developing one of the club’s academy teams in alignment with the club’s playing philosophy, player development model, and performance standards. The role focuses on developing elite youth players technically, tactically, physically, mentally, and socially while preparing them for progression into the First Team, including first-team pathways. The Head Coach will create a high-performance learning environment that emphasizes long-term player development, professionalism, accountability, and excellence on and off the field. Compensation $65,000 - $75,000 Key Responsibilities Player Development Design and deliver age-appropriate training sessions aligned with the club’s game model and developmental curriculum. Develop individual player development plans (IDPs) and monitor player progress throughout the season. Foster technical mastery, tactical understanding,...

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...

Right to Dream is a football community dedicated to nurturing young talents and creating opportunities for them to pursue their dreams on and off the pitch through a unique blend of football, education, and character development. It is built on the belief that talent can be found everywhere, but opportunity cannot. Founded in Ghana in 1999, it has grown into an international network of academies, professional clubs, and educational pathways that develop young people of character as well as great students and elite athletes. Our philosophy centers on purpose-driven performance, where we recruit for ability, but also values, resilience, and potential. Through high level coaching, schooling, and holistic development, players learn to lead on and off the pitch. Right to Dream now spans Ghana, Egypt, Denmark, and the United States. In San Diego, we are building a long-term, community-rooted environment where diverse talent can thrive and where personal growth is as important as...

Cambridge United are recruiting for a Professional Development Phase Lead Coach (U18) to play a key role in the development of the Academy's scholars and emerging talent… The successful candidate will work with the Club's Under-18 players on a daily basis, creating a challenging and supportive environment that helps players maximise their potential as they progress towards senior football. Working closely with colleagues across the Academy's multi-disciplinary team, the Professional Development Phase Lead Coach will oversee the day-to-day operation of the Professional Development Phase, supporting player development through high-quality coaching, regular reviews and the implementation of individual development plans. Key Job Outcomes: Ensure the coaching and playing philosophy is implemented and embedded daily on the training pitch. Co-ordinate the daily operations of the PDP and manage the Under 18’s monthly programme working closely with the MDT...

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced candidate to join the Academy Coaching department at Norwich City Football Club in the role of PDP 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: Deliver and implement a high-quality Professional Development Phase (PDP) coaching programme aligned to the Club’s Playing Style, Coaching Philosophy, and Academy Performance Plan. Plan, deliver, and review training sessions and matchdays, ensuring clear objectives, consistent playing principles, and appropriate development opportunities for all players. Lead on the creation, monitoring, and evaluation of Individual Development Plans (IDPs), using data, video analysis, and performance insights to support player progression. Collaborate with multidisciplinary staff (coaching, goalkeeping, medical, and performance teams) to ensure a...

The Role The Head of Player Care & Team Operations is a strategic and operational leadership role responsible for delivering a Premier League-standard player experience across all aspects of the First Team environment.   The role will oversee Player Care, Player Experience and Football Operations, ensuring players, families and staff receive exceptional support both on and off the pitch. Acting as the operational lead for the First Team, the postholder will be accountable for the seamless delivery of player support services, travel and logistics, relocation, matchday operations and wider football operational activity. Acting as a key liaison between players, coaching staff, football administration, and external providers, the role is critical in delivering a seamless, elite high-performance environment that enables players and staff to focus fully on performance.   The role will lead and coordinate all First Team operational planning, including...

Job title: Head of Football Administration Department: Football Administration Based at: Senior Training Centre, Blackburn, BB6 8FA. You will be expected to attend other Company sites such as Ewood Park stadium as and when required for the performance of your duties. Flexibility regarding location is required. Reports to: Head of Football Operations Responsible for: Football Administration Manager Hours of work: 40 hours per week plus any additional hours necessary for the performance of duties. This will include presence at all home matchdays (away matchdays as and when required) which will include evening/weekend work. Contractual Status: Permanent 1. Job purpose: Responsible for the execution of all football secretarial duties and to oversee the day-to-day management of the football administration department. 2. Duties and responsibilities: • To be committed to ensuring the safeguarding and welfare of all stakeholders, promoting their...

U21's Head Coach Newcastle United Women Academy  Permanent  Competitive Salary Closing Date: 20th June Turn potential into performance  - helping young players thrive on and off the pitch. We are the heartbeat of the city. Newcastle United Women (NUW) is proud to be part of a progressive and ambitious football club with a clear vision  for the women’s and girls’ game. Our Academy plays a vital role in developing talented young players within a safe, inclusive and high‑performance environment About the role We’re looking for an experienced and passionate U21’s Head Coach to lead the development of our next generation of elite female footballers at Newcastle United Women. This is a key role within our Academy, responsible for delivering a high-performance environment that supports players’ technical, tactical, physical and psychological progression, while preparing them for transition into...

Who are we:  Everton Football Club is one of world sport's most respected and revered names - a by-word for innovation, professionalism and community. During the course of a glittering history spanning three centuries, the Club has been shaped and guided by its aspirational motto  Nil Satis Nisi Optimum  - nothing but the best is good enough. Alongside a Senior Men’s Team that has played more games in English football's top flight than any other, Everton Women have been a leading light in driving forward the professionalism of the women’s game. With roots that go back to the mid-1980s, Everton Women were formally established in 1995 and won the English league title just three seasons later. League runners-up five times in the following decade, the team also won two Women's FA Cups and a Women's League Cup before proudly becoming one of the eight founder members of the Women's Super League in 2011.  In September 2025, the iconic Goodison Park...

About the job Department: Carolina Core FC, Sporting Location: High Point, NC Employment Type: Full-Time Reports To: CEO, Carolina Core Ventures, in collaboration with Technical Leadership Who We Are Carolina Core FC is building something different. Representing one of the fastest-growing regions in North Carolina, Carolina Core FC was founded with a vision to develop people, strengthen communities, and compete at the highest levels of the game. As a member of MLS NEXT Pro, we are committed to creating an environment where players, coaches, and staff are challenged to reach their potential while helping establish a lasting soccer culture throughout the Carolina Core. Our mission is to develop people to rise to their potential and compete with a championship mindset while creating exceptional experiences that strengthen our community. Our Values Guide Everything We Do Development – We transform potential into champions. Collaboration...

About IMG Academy IMG Academy is the world’s leading sports education brand, providing a holistic education model that empowers student-athletes to win their future while preparing them for college and for life. IMG Academy has been nationally recognized by organizations including Sports Business Journal, USA Today, and the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For for its workplace culture, innovation, and commitment to developing people both on and off the field.   IMG Academy provides growth opportunities for student-athletes and partners through an innovative suite of on-campus and online experiences: Boarding school and camps, delivered on a state-of-the-art campus in Bradenton, Florida Online coaching through IMG Academy+, focused on personal development through the lens of sport and performance Online college recruiting through NCSA College Recruiting and SportsRecruits, providing industry-leading recruiting education, tools, and access to a...

Job Title:  Academy Director Department:  Academy- Technical Reports to:  General Manager   Job Summary: The Academy Director will lead all aspects of FC Cincinnati’s Academy program and oversee the daily sporting and administrative operations of the Academy. Reporting to the Director of Player Development, this individual will be responsible for building an elite developmental environment that prepares players for progression into FC Cincinnati 2 and ultimately the First Team. The Academy Director will also play a key leadership role in coach education, staffing, talent identification, and the long-term strategic growth of the Academy. What You’ll Do: Lead and manage the day-to-day sporting and administrative operations of the FC Cincinnati Academy. Implement and maintain the Club’s player development methodology and game model consistently across all Academy age groups. Oversee curriculum planning,...

TITLE:  Academy Head of Sports Science  DEPARTMENT:  Team Operations  REPORTS TO:  Head of Sports Science  FLSA:  Full-Time, Salaried, Exempt   WHAT SETS YOU APART The Academy Head of Sports Science uses player health and performance data to safeguard players' health and safety and improve their on-field performance. Drawing on expertise across sports science, data science, and data visualization, this role facilitates conversations, generates insights, and develops programming for players in the performance, injury-prevention, medical, and return-to-play areas. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, collecting and presenting data on player health and performance; conducting testing where certified or licensed to do so; and managing and integrating performance and medical datasets.   ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Manage all incoming sports science data streams, including...

TITLE:  Academy Head of Sports Science  DEPARTMENT:  Team Operations  REPORTS TO:  Head of Sports Science  FLSA:  Full-Time, Salaried, Exempt   WHAT SETS YOU APART The Academy Head of Sports Science uses player health and performance data to safeguard players' health and safety and improve their on-field performance. Drawing on expertise across sports science, data science, and data visualization, this role facilitates conversations, generates insights, and develops programming for players in the performance, injury-prevention, medical, and return-to-play areas. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, collecting and presenting data on player health and performance; conducting testing where certified or licensed to do so; and managing and integrating performance and medical datasets.   ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Manage all incoming sports science data streams, including...

TITLE : Academy Methodology Lead DEPARTMENT:  Team Operations REPORTS TO : Academy Director FLSA:  Full-Time; Exempt WHAT SETS YOU APART The Academy Methodology Lead is the technical backbone of Orlando City SC's player development pathway. This role drives the day-to-day implementation of the club's coaching methodology across all Academy age groups (U12–U19), ensuring full alignment with the First Team game model. Equal parts tactician, mentor, and administrator, the successful candidate will shape how our players learn the game and how our coaches teach it.  ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Lead the development, documentation, and ongoing evolution of Orlando City SC's game model across all Academy phases, ensuring clear alignment with the First Team's tactical identity. Design and implement a progressive, age-appropriate coaching curriculum that reflects the club's long-term player development philosophy. Oversee...

TITLE : Academy Methodology Lead DEPARTMENT:  Team Operations REPORTS TO : Academy Director FLSA:  Full-Time; Exempt WHAT SETS YOU APART The Academy Methodology Lead is the technical backbone of Orlando City SC's player development pathway. This role drives the day-to-day implementation of the club's coaching methodology across all Academy age groups (U12–U19), ensuring full alignment with the First Team game model. Equal parts tactician, mentor, and administrator, the successful candidate will shape how our players learn the game and how our coaches teach it.  ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Lead the development, documentation, and ongoing evolution of Orlando City SC's game model across all Academy phases, ensuring clear alignment with the First Team's tactical identity. Design and implement a progressive, age-appropriate coaching curriculum that reflects the club's long-term player development philosophy. Oversee...