21 head of academy coaching jobs found

Department: Football Division – Girls Academy Department   Hours of Work: Full-time, 35 hours per work (with flexibility to work during evenings and weekends, including matchdays)   Contract Type: Permanent   Salary: Up to £30,000 per annum dependent upon experience   Location: Bodymoor Heath Training Ground The Department Our Girls Academy Department has established itself as a leader in girls youth football development, consistently delivering the highest standards in coaching, education and training across 10 teams with players aged U10 – U21. We are committed to nurturing talent and creating a supportive and professional environment and we are proud of the role we play in shaping the next generation of female footballers as demonstrated in our recent success with our U21s winning the Professional Game Academy Plate.   To support our continued growth and success of our programme, we have...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

About the role We are seeking a Head of Kit Operations, the Club’s kit operation covers the kit and laundry functions across the AXA Training Centre and Academy. The purpose of this role is to be responsible for maintaining the highest standard of kit operation across the men’s football function for players and colleagues and contribute to the overall success of the Football Operations Department.     Role modelling delivery of a proactive and professional Kit Department which is aligned to the Club’s values, objectives and quality standards.  What you will be doing: First Team Kit Operations Lead all day-to-day kit and equipment operations for the Men’s First Team. Prepare training and matchday kit to the highest professional standard. Coordinate all home and away fixture logistics, including travel packing and equipment transportation. Ensure dressing rooms, gym areas, recovery spaces, and performance staff...

Head of Women's Football – Leeds United Location: Elland Road, Leeds, UK Responsible to: Sporting Director Application Deadline: 22nd June 2026 Join the Team Behind the Team At Leeds United, we know that success on the pitch starts with strength behind the scenes. The Head of Women’s Football will provide leadership, vision, and strategic direction across all aspects of the Club’s women’s football operations. This is a pivotal senior leadership role responsible for defining and delivering a high-performance football strategy aligned with the Club’s long-term ambitions, values, and identity. The successful candidate will establish and implement a clear football philosophy across the women’s pathway, foster an environment of excellence and development, and ensure sustained competitiveness at all levels of the women’s game....

Department: Football Division – Girls Academy Department   Hours of Work: Full-time, 35 hours per work (with flexibility to work during evenings and weekends, including matchdays)   Contract Type: Permanent   Salary: Attractive Remuneration Package depending upon experience   Location: Bodymoor Heath Training Ground   Closing Date: Friday 26 June 2026   The Department Our Girls Academy Department has established itself as a leader in girls youth football development, consistently delivering the highest standards in coaching, education and training across 10 teams with players aged U10 – U21. We are committed to nurturing talent and creating a supportive and professional environment and we are proud of the role we play in shaping the next generation of female footballers as demonstrated in our recent success with our U21s winning the Professional Game Academy Plate.   To...

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...

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...

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,...

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class. Job Description Summary Sporting City Soccer Club, a Sporting Kansas City property, is seeking an enthusiastic and responsible individual with excellent administrative, organizational and communication abilities for its Director of Operations position. The Director of Operations will play a pivotal role in the day-to-day administration of the club, overseeing operational aspects and managing the administrative support staff. This individual will collaborate closely with the Directors of Coaching to support the development of the soccer side of the club. This is a full-time position that will report to the Vice President, Youth Sports Properties and will directly manage the full-time Club...

ABOUT OUR COMPANY Awarded Major League Soccer’s 16th franchise in 2008, the Philadelphia Union officially took the pitch in 2010 and have been raising expectations ever since. Owned and operated by Union Sports & Entertainment, the Philadelphia Union call Subaru Park home—an 18,500-seat, world-class, soccer-specific stadium set along the Delaware River beneath the Commodore Barry Bridge, just 15 miles from downtown Philadelphia. On the field, the Union have established themselves as one of Major League Soccer’s most consistent and competitive clubs. The team reached the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Final three times (2014, 2015, and 2018), made multiple MLS Cup Playoff appearances, and captured the  Supporters’ Shield in 2020 and again in 2025 , recognizing the club’s excellence and consistency across the regular season. The Union also hosted the Eastern Conference Final in 2021, were crowned  Eastern Conference Champions in 2022 ,...

Summary Reporting to the Director of Human Performance and CMO, the Head of Medical will manage and oversee all athletic trainers, physical therapists and other medical services that provide support for San Diego FC 1st team. This role is responsible for developing, implementing, and supporting all areas of medical evaluation, care and treatment while optimizing injury prevention strategies and rehab protocols for all players. The Head of Medical will work closely and build a collaborative relationship with the Head of Physical Development to ensure holistic athlete development, athlete health and wellbeing optimization across San Diego FC 1st team and Academy. Key Responsibilities: Oversee, manage and lead the day to day medical needs of the SDFC 1st team. Support the recruitment, development and evaluation of all full-time, part-time and contractor SDFC athletic trainers, physical therapists and other medical services. Oversee the care, support and...

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,...

Job Location:       Academy Training Ground, BR3 1NZ Contract Type:    Full-time Who we are: We are Crystal Palace Football Club, a Premier League Football Club with more than 160 years of proud history. Spread across three different sites - brand new main offices at Selhurst Park Stadium, our London office, and our Training Ground/Academy, we offer the best atmosphere and culture for our fans and our employees.  We strive for excellence in the workplace with a philosophy of high standards, professionalism, and a strong work ethic from our employees. We are constantly trying to grow, diversify and build with not only our team on the pitch, but also our team in the offices and on the ground. About this role: The Performance Well-being Practitioner will support the holistic development and well-being of female players within the Club, addressing their physical, mental, social, career, and financial needs. They will...