26 academy player development leadership jobs found

Full job description Organisation: North Somerset Regional Talent Centre (NS RTC) Reports to: Head of Football / Phase Lead Hours: Variable Salary/Rate: Variable (Dependent upon Experience) About NS RTC North Somerset Regional Talent Centre (NSRTC) is an established football development programme providing talented young players from across North Somerset and the surrounding area with access to high-quality coaching and development opportunities. Our programme bridges the gap between grassroots and academy football, giving players the opportunity to train within a structured, challenging and supportive environment while maintaining their connection with their grassroots clubs. Players benefit from UEFA-qualified coaching and a competitive games programme that includes fixtures against professional academies, regional development centres and other high-quality opposition. Our focus is on individual player development, creating opportunities for...

Full job description Overview We are seeking a passionate and energetic Lead Football Coach to inspire and develop athletes at all skill levels. In this pivotal role, you will lead training sessions, craft strategic game plans, and foster a positive team environment that encourages growth, discipline, and sportsmanship. Your enthusiasm for football and commitment to teaching will help shape the next generation of players, both on and off the field. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to make a lasting impact through dynamic coaching and leadership. Responsibilities Design and implement engaging training programs that improve technical skills, teamwork, and tactical understanding of football Lead team practices, ensuring sessions are productive, safe, and fun for all participants Foster a positive, inclusive environment that promotes respect, discipline, and sportsmanship among players Mentor assistant coaches and volunteers to support...

About The Role   Our Head of Education plays a critical role in developing and supporting our players within the Academy.     We are currently seeking to recruit a qualified, experienced, and passionate educator to join our already successful team of staff.     The successful candidate will be required to plan and deliver lectures and educational sessions, observe PDP training sessions, attend weekend games (where applicable) and support individual players development whilst playing their part in the development and implementation of the club’s syllabus. 

NUW Academy Education Lead Permanent  Newcastle upon Tyne  Competitive Salary Closing Date: 21st October 2026 Be part of something bigger. Empowering young players to achieve excellence in education, football and life. 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, make an impact and contribute to a high-performance culture, you’ll find the platform, the people and the pride to do your best work here. We work as One Club, with excellence, integrity, accountability and relentless ambition shaping how we work together. Newcastle United Women are seeking an Academy Education Lead to play a vital role in supporting the academic, personal and holistic development of our Academy players. About the role This is an exciting opportunity to join our growing Women's Academy and help create an environment where players can...

JOB TITLE: Lead Coach Football (Malvern College) DEPARTMENT: Commercial, Football Schools, Football Projects DIRECT REPORTS: Contracted and Sessional Coaches only LOCATION: Malvern College,  College Rd, Malvern WR14 3 DF CONTRACT: Full-time 35 hours any 6 of 7 days JOB FUNCTION: To deliver safe, inclusive, high quality provision across the Football Projects & Post 16 programme and various important activity and to lead and support on the development of programmes this will include all activities but not limited to Malvern College.   Closing date: 15th October 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.   MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:       To oversee, deliver and support the effective...

JOB TITLE: Head Coach School Football (Glenalmond College) DEPARTMENT: Commercial, Soccer Schools, Football Projects LOCATION: Glenalmond, Perth, Perthshire, PH1 3RY DIRECT REPORTS: Contracted and Sessional Coaches only CONTRACT: Full-time 35 hours any 6 of 7 days JOB FUNCTION: To deliver safe, inclusive, high quality provision across the Football Projects & Post 16 programme and various important activity and to lead and support on the development of programmes this will include all activities but not limited to Glenalmond College. 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.     MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:       To oversee, deliver and support the effective planning, execution and delivery of the...

Adhere to our Player Care purpose of supporting player development by building a positive and supportive environment for our players to develop as people. This individual must have Academy Player Care experience, as well as experience managing PGAAC Audit’s and staff.  The Academy has been driving towards excellence over the years and since achieving Category One, this is a really exciting time to join us, as we move on to the next stage, and continue to support the First Team.  Academy Values: Players First: every player valued. Every decision made with care. Togetherness: working as part of a wider team and willing to contribute beyond own interests.  Integrity: carrying out academy and club values in an open and honest manner.  Accountability: willing to take responsibility for actions, allowing for learning, growth and reflection.  Key Responsibilities  Player Care  Lead...

Ready to make an impact in youth soccer and player development? We are seeking an experienced Head Travel Coach to lead 2-3 competitive teams across various programs, including travel, recreational, and youth programs. In this role, you will be responsible for creating developmentally appropriate practice sessions and adhering to the SNK coaching curriculum. Collaboration with other coaches and team managers is key to ensure smooth program execution. As the Head Coach, you will regularly communicate with each team via email, conduct annual player evaluations, and play a pivotal role in the growth and development of young soccer players. We are looking for someone who is a strong communicator, team collaborator, and possesses leadership skills to inspire players towards excellence. If you are organized, solution-focused, and have a genuine enthusiasm for coaching, we would love to meet you and have you join our team.   Minimum of a US National D Soccer Coaching...

Ready to make an impact in youth soccer and player development? We are seeking an experienced head Coach to lead 2-3 competitive teams across various programs, including travel, recreational, and youth programs. In this role, you will be responsible for creating developmentally appropriate practice sessions and adhering to the SNK coaching curriculum. Collaboration with other coaches and team managers is key to ensure smooth program execution. As the Head Coach, you will regularly communicate with each team via email, conduct annual player evaluations, and play a pivotal role in the growth and development of young soccer players. We are looking for someone who is a strong communicator, team collaborator, and possesses leadership skills to inspire players towards excellence. If you are organized, solution-focused, and have a genuine enthusiasm for coaching, we would love to meet you and have you join our team.   Minimum of a National C Soccer Coaching License

Derby County are seeking to recruit a Lead U13 Coach to join the Coaching Department at Moor Farm Training Centre. Working for Derby County Football Club offers a unique opportunity to be part of one of England’s most historic and passionately supported clubs. With a proud legacy, a dedicated fan base, and an exciting vision for the future, Derby County offers a dynamic and rewarding work environment both on and off the pitch. Whether you're joining the team in coaching, administration, marketing, or operations, you'll be contributing to a culture rooted in ambition, community, and progress. Employees benefit from a collaborative work environment and opportunities for professional development. The successful candidate will be responsible for acting as a full-time lead coach within the Youth Development phase, holding responsibility for the day-to-day organisation and delivery of an age-specific coaching and games programme that is focused on the long-term objective of...

Full job description Earn up to £135 a week in extra income coaching football! Explore the club before applying: https://www.fcbabylon.co.uk Join FC Babylon in Wythenshawe, South Manchester . Start ASAP coaching other age groups to get to know the club, then lead our new U8 team from January 2027 . Our club app cuts admin , giving you more time for coaching and parent communication. £30/hour. From January: £90/week for 3 core hours, plus £45 for optional Saturday. January schedule Tuesday: 5.30–6.30pm, St Paul’s. Thursday: 1 hour, Manchester Enterprise Academy (time TBC). Sunday: 1 paid hour, South Manchester fixtures. Optional Saturday: 12–1.30pm, Parrs Wood, East Didsbury. Requirements Must drive. Experience coaching young children. FA Level 1/equivalent and DBS required. Apply with your CV, availability and location. Job Type: Part-time Pay: £30.00...

Job Description Pre-Academy and Blues Elite Lead   Location: Knighthead Performance Centre, Birmingham Department: Academy Recruitment Reports to: Head of Local Academy Player Recruitment   Join Birmingham City Football Club Birmingham City Football Club is entering an exciting new era, driven by ambition, innovation, and a commitment to developing world-class talent both on and off the pitch.   As we continue to strengthen our Academy pathway, we are seeking a passionate and experienced Pre-Academy and Blues Elite Lead to play a pivotal role in identifying and nurturing the next generation of Birmingham City players.   This is an outstanding opportunity to lead talent identification and recruitment activity within our Pre-Academy and Blues Elite programmes, helping shape the future of the Academy while creating exceptional experiences for young players and their families.    ...

San Antonio City Soccer Club | 204 W Specht Rd, San Antonio, TX 78260 | Full-time | $70,000 - $80,000 per year San Antonio City Soccer Club (SA CITY) is a nationally recognized club that was founded in 2004 and is San Antonio's model youth soccer club. Position Overview San Antonio City Soccer Club is seeking a Director of Boys ECNL to lead our boys National Platform. The Director of Boys ECNL owns the technical direction, coaching staff, and day to day operation of the boys ECNL and ECNL Regional League programs across the u13-u19 age groups. This role is responsible for the quality of the player experience, the performance of the coaching staff, and the growth and retention of the boys side of the club. As the pinnacle of SA City's boys player pathway, the Director will set and protect our championship culture and playing identity while preparing the club's next generation of talent. The Director will also serve as head coach for an assigned team within the boys...

POSITION SUMMARY The Academy Head of Performance will develop and implement strength and conditioning training for D.C. United’s academy teams in accordance with the academy’s curriculum, periodization, objectives, and values. They will work in conjunction with head coaches, goalkeeper coach, athletic trainer and other teams in the club to maximize the potential of each player, and the efficiency of each session. The Head of Performance will be required at team training sessions, matches, and tournaments, as directed by the Academy Director. They are also expected to test and monitor the player’s physical profiles to highlight areas of improvement/strength, to inform appropriate training prescription. Constant, specific and accurate feedback to players/coaching staff will be necessary as is the tracking of specific, trackable data points. The priority of the Academy Performance Coach will be to monitor and develop the academy players physical capabilities...

Job description As Lead Academy Performance Coach (U9-U16) you will be responsible for both the wider physical performance strategy in the FP and YDP and performance support for select YDP age-groups. This is both a coaching and leadership position that requires you to have combined experience as an applied practitioner and leading a team of performance coaches to implement physical performance strategies. Preferable, you will also have experience in both applied sport science and strength and conditioning in a youth development programme. The role will also work in collaboration with the HoP, Lead Academy Physiotherapist, Lead Academy Strength and Conditioning Coach and Lead Academy Performance Coach (PDP), to identify innovative practice to develop the programme. Job Responsibilities • Assist HoP with the production, implementation, and monitoring of the Performance Department Plan in line with the Academy Performance Plan and EPPP requirements. ...

Summary: Reporting to the SDFC Head of Human Performance, with a dotted-line relationship to the SDFC EVP, Head of Academy, the Head of Academy Human Performance leads the delivery of the Right to Dream strategy, performance standards, and clinical governance across all aspects of Academy human performance, including medical care, rehabilitation, strength and conditioning, sports science, nutrition, and mental performance. Operating within a fully funded, residential academy environment for student-athletes, this role is responsible for ensuring players are healthy, available, and physically prepared to meet the demands of the game, while prioritizing individual growth, maturation, and long-term wellbeing. The position requires extensive experience working within an integrated performance and medical program, with the ability to align multidisciplinary teams, establish consistent standards of care, and translate performance science into daily practice. As a key link...

Real Salt Lake, Real Monarchs, and the RSL Academy are united by a shared mission of winning together through development. We are committed to building world-class teams by investing in people—developing players, staff, and leaders through collaboration, innovation, and a high-performance culture. If you’re passionate about soccer, data, and scouting, we invite you to grow your career with Utah Soccer. SUMMARY: The Director of Soccer Analytics leads the club’s soccer analytics function in support of scouting and recruitment across MLS, MLS NEXT Pro, and Academy pathways. This role owns recruitment data strategy, player evaluation models, and scouting decision-support, ensuring alignment of methodology, data providers, and reporting standards across the organization. This position plays a critical role in supporting evidence-based recruitment by unifying event, tracking, and video data, benchmarking targets, and delivering clear, actionable player...

Job Description Lead Academy Physiotherapist   Permanent | Full-Time (37.5 hours per week) Location: Knighthead Performance Centre, Redhill Road, Birmingham, 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.  ...

Vale SC is currently seeking a Grass Roots Director to join our staff.  Vale SC in partnership with Cheshire Soccer Club is a 50 year old club in Central Connecticut with over 1,500 players from ages 4 to our Men's and Women's Teams. Vale SC is seeking coaching staff that are willing to learn and join our competent network of coaches who are interested in developing under our methodology and curriculum.  Vale SC is looking for a Grass Roots Director to build a curriculum, coach, and manage our Grass Roots Programs in several locations.  This Director will run weekly clinics and training sessions for players ages 4 to 9. The schedule will be 5 days a week, roughly 2 to 3 hours a day in the evenings.   Key Responsibilities -Plan and deliver high-quality, age-appropriate training sessions aligned with Vale Sports Club curriculum and philosophy - High-energy individual looking to develop players at very young ages -Communicate clearly and...

Location:  Manchester, GB Full Time / Part Time:  Full Time Contract Type:  Permanent   Based at City Football Academy in Manchester, this permanent full-time role provides organised, reliable technical and administrative support to the Academy Director. You will help turn Academy priorities into well-prepared meetings, coordinated projects and clear follow-through across player development, recruitment, performance, staffing and Academy operations. It is an opportunity to contribute to the work that supports the development of future Manchester City players while working closely with colleagues across football and business functions.   Who We Are     Manchester City is a football club rooted in East Manchester, with a story that began in 1880 and continues to grow today. Built on resilience, belief and togetherness, success on the pitch is driven...