22 academy jobs found in Luton

Job Title:                     Head of Academy Goalkeeping   Reports to:                   First Team Goalkeeping Coach  Location:                     Training Ground – Jersey Road                       Department:                 On Field Sub-department:         Academy   The Club   Brentford FC is a bit different from other Premier League football clubs. We put our fans first, we are a true community club and while we are financially sustainable, we are not...

English professional football has over recent years made considerable investment into elite talent pathways. Clubs and other entities running elite talent programmes for young players must comply with advanced and evolving regulatory frameworks. These frameworks have been developed to deliver on English football’s shared mission of developing more and better homegrown players, and compliance with them is a condition of receiving central funding to support elite youth development. On the boys’ side and as part of the Elite Player Performance Plan  — the Professional Game’s national strategy for developing male youth footballers in England — professional club Academies are licensed and placed into one of four categories (Category 1 to 4). These categories are based on a combination of factors, including investment levels, facilities, staffing, and the quality of provision across key multidisciplinary areas. We are currently reviewing...

Company Description Academy Football Analyst Placement Student A season in the heart of Premier League football analysis! ⚽📊 Contract:  Student Placement (1 July 2026 – 31 May 2027) Eligibility:  Must require a placement year as part of your university course (Undergraduate Placement / Sandwich Year) Hours:  Full time Remuneration:  Paid expenses only Location:  Chadwell Heath Training Ground (with occasional travel across WHU sites) About the Placement Are you passionate about football, data, and the art of turning match moments into meaningful insights? This is your chance to spend a season inside the engine room of a Premier League football club. West Ham United is looking for enthusiastic placement students to join our Football Analysis teams for the 2026/27 season. You’ll be working across the Men’s First Team, Women’s First Team, or Academy (please specify your preference when...

Company Description ⚒️ Academy Youth Development Phase Coach (Age group to be determined upon appointment: U14s – U16s) ⚽ Department:  Football 👤 Responsible to:  Head of Coaching and Player Development 📍 Location:  Chadwell Heath, Little Heath & Rush Green Training Grounds ⏱ Hours:  37.5 hours per week 📄 Contract:  Full-Time 💬 Salary:  To Be Discussed at Interview ⚒️ Join Our Academy West Ham United is committed to building a  high-performance Academy environment  that supports the development of young players both on and off the pitch. We are currently seeking an  Academy Youth Development Phase Coach  to lead the development programme for one of our Youth Development Phase teams  (U14–U16) . The specific age group will be determined upon appointment based on the needs of the Academy. Position 🎯 Job Purpose The Academy Youth...

JOB TITLE: ETC Coach -  Women’s Academy  DEPARTMENT: Women’s Academy LOCATION: Cobham – Chelsea FC Training Ground, plus travel to ETC games programmes CONTRACT: Sessional Contract, 4 hours across 1 day, or, as and when required according to ETC half term schedule.   Closing date: 7th April 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. JOB FUNCTION: The role of our ETC Coaches is to create a positive learning environment where you will support and develop all players within the group to attain the highest levels of performance possible in a safe, secure, and supportive environment. You will work with the Centre Manager to drive and nurture a positive culture within the training group and be a coach who makes the ETC a...

JOB TITLE: Women's Academy — GK Coach (U13 — U12) LOCATION: Cobham — Chelsea FC Training Ground, plus travel to ETC games amammes CONTRACT: Part time, Fixed Term Contract — 10 Hours per week — 3 days from 7 as required by team schedule.  Closing date: 7th April 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.  The Opportunity This is a great opportunity to join a leading team. The role involves delivering relevant, high-quality training sessions across the age groups you work with, while leading and supporting the implementation of the Women's clear playing philosophy across the squad.  Key Responsibilities • Works closely with the Academy Goalkeeping Lead to successfully deliver the Chelsea...

Job Description The Academy Scout (Local Recruitment) plays a vital role in identifying and monitoring talented young players within the local area, whether from grassroots clubs or other academies. Working as part of the local Academy scouting team, you will be responsible for producing detailed player reports, sharing insights with Academy staff, and contributing to a comprehensive understanding of the player landscape within your assigned region. We have a particular interest in recruiting scouts with strong networks and knowledge within the following areas: Grassroots: South London, West London Professional Academies: East London, North London Job Requirements • Strong knowledge and network within your designated local area. • Previous experience scouting for another Academy (Category 1, 2, or 3). • FA Talent ID Level 1 qualification. • FA Safeguarding certification.  ...

Job description To lead, develop, and continuously evaluate the strategic delivery of nutrition support across all Academy age groups and parents.  This is a part‑time position, working 16 hours per week.  The role will ensure the nutrition curriculum and applied practices evolve in alignment with the developmental needs of players within the Academy pathway. The Academy Nutritionist will play a pivotal role in supporting the holistic development of players across all phases of the Academy pathway. This role demands a proactive, detail-oriented practitioner who can integrate strategic monitoring, individualised performance support, and impactful education within a multidisciplinary environment. Working collaboratively with performance staff, players, parents, and host families, the successful candidate will ensure that nutrition provision consistently enhances health, wellbeing, and on-field performance while upholding the highest standards of safeguarding and...

Job Location:      Academy Training Ground, BR3 1NZ Contract Type:   Student Placement Period : August 2026 to June 2027 Deadline:             19th April 2026 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 placement: Full-time Masters by Research enrolment with student placement. 12 – 18...

Description  JOB TITLE: Player Care Coordinator — Men's Academy LOCATION: Cobham Training Ground CONTRACT: Full Time — Fixed Term Contract (l2months)  The Opportunity We are seeking an empathetic and experienced individual to join the Academy Player Care Team as Player Care Coordinator — Pastoral Support (Maternity Cover), this role will be an integral part of an interdisciplinary team within the Academy. Your main responsibility will be coordinating the delivery of Player Care and Pastoral Support for the U9 - U14 age groups, whilst also supporting work with the wider Academy age groups, when required. Responsibilities include supporting a robust, holistic support programme, communication with parents, and supporting the player downtime programme. This is a frontline role with a focus on promoting and developing best practice around player welfare and will require the flexibility to work evenings and weekends to meet the...

Job description Founded in 1882, Tottenham Hotspur Football Club is an English Premier League Club, based in North London.   Led by the late great Bill Nicholson, the Club became the first in England to win the League and FA Cup Double in 1961, and the first in the UK to win a European Trophy two years later. Spurs has since been home to some of the game’s great entertainers, including Jimmy Greaves, Glenn Hoddle, Paul Gascoigne, David Ginola, Gareth Bale, Heung-Min Son and Harry Kane.   In April 2019, the Club opened an iconic new stadium that sits at the heart of a £1billion sport-led regeneration of North Tottenham. The stadium is the largest football club stadium in London and is a multi-use venue with the ability to host a variety of events 365 days a year, including NFL, boxing, rugby, concerts, and other major events, plus visitor attractions including Stadium Tours and the Dare Skywalk.   The stadium development scheme has...

Company Description ⚽️  WEST HAM UNITED FC – ACADEMY ROLE  ⚒️ 🧤 Job Title: Youth Development Phase– Goalkeeping Coach 📍  Location:  Chadwell Heath & Little Heath Training Grounds 💼  Contract:  Part-Time ⏱️  Hours:  12 hours per week (flexible – 2 weekdays + weekends) 💰  Salary:  To be discussed at interview Position 🧠 About the Role We are seeking a passionate and committed Goalkeeping Coach to support our Youth Development Phase (U12–U16). You will be responsible for delivering high-quality coaching sessions and supporting the technical, tactical, physical and psychological development of Academy goalkeepers within a positive and high-performance environment. Requirements 🎯 Key Responsibilities ✔️ Plan and deliver age-appropriate goalkeeper coaching sessions ✔️ Develop technical skills including handling, footwork, distribution and...

Description JOB TITLE: Operations Officer DEPARTMENT: Matchday Safety LOCATION: Chelsea Football Club Sites (Stamford Bridge and Kin Stadium) CONTRACT: Full Time  About Us: As a member of the Chelsea FC team you will become part of a long and proud history in the heart of iconic West London, which dates back to the club's founding in 1905. Since that time the club has won every major domestic and international trophy, being crowned English, European and World Champions in the process. Chelsea FC are a club which proudly strives to be the best in everything we do, on and off the pitch, as shown by the further success of our Women's and Academy sides, as well as the excellent work in the community undertaken by the Chelsea Foundation, while engaging with our many supporters from a wide range of backgrounds at home in the UK and around the world. If you're motivated and want to help us win more trophies, you've got a place here at Chelsea! ...

Company Description ⚒️  EDITORIAL CONTENT PRODUCER – JOIN West Ham United  ⚒️ 📍 Locations: London Stadium & Rush Green Training Ground 💼 Salary: Competitive 🕰️ Hours: 37.5 basic hours Monday-Friday. Five weeks’ paid holiday. You will be expected to work on weekends, Bank Holidays and other antisocial hours to cover matches and other events Position ✍️ ABOUT THE ROLE Are you passionate about storytelling, football, and connecting with fans across the globe? We’re looking for a creative and driven  Editorial Content Producer  to join our team. You’ll play a key role in shaping how millions of supporters experience the Club—across digital, print, and matchday platforms. From the roar of matchday to behind-the-scenes exclusives, you’ll help bring the story of West Ham United to life ⚒️ 🎯 WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING 🧠 Content Planning Collaborate in editorial and...

Are you passionate about football and looking for a unique opportunity to make a difference in the lives of young athletes, aged 15-21?   Fulham FC is seeking warm and welcoming host families to provide a safe and supportive home environment to support our Academy players who will be required to live away from home to fulfil their education and football training at our club.   As a host parent, you will play an essential role in helping our players thrive both on and off the pitch. You'll provide a comfortable living space, home-cooked meals, emotional support and help them to adjust to life away from home as they focus on their training and academic pursuits.   What we are looking for: A friendly, caring family or individual with a spare room A willingness to provide support, guidance, and encouragement to our young players A safe and welcoming home environment Support our young people by teaching them basic independent living and...

Job Description The Club Driver is responsible for providing a safe, reliable and professional driving service across the Club and for the effective day-to-day management of the Club vehicle fleet. Reporting to the Head of Security, the role has ownership of driver eligibility and compliance (excluding Academy), management of part-time drivers (excluding Academy), and ensuring all Club vehicles are maintained, presented and operated to the required legal, insurance and Club standards. The Club Driver delivers a consistent, discreet service to First Team, Medical, Administration and Security departments, while coordinating vehicle availability with the Academy’s transport function where required.   Job Requirements The Club Driver & Fleet Compliance Manager must: • Full, clean UK driving licence. • Proven professional driving experience. • Experience of fleet management or transport coordination. • Strong understanding...

Job description This role involves leading the running and ongoing development of the Redhill Advanced Centre for the Pre‑Academy on Thursdays at Donyngs Leisure Centre, ensuring the programme operates to the highest standards. Responsibilities include managing all session registers, databases, and safeguarding requirements; delivering clear and consistent communication and development feedback to players and parents, including conducting retain and release conversations; and overseeing the coaching provision and day‑to‑day organisation of the centre, such as staffing, equipment management, and liaising with the facility—particularly around school holiday schedules—to ensure smooth and effective delivery. Job requirements Essential experience: Working in a sports/participation based environment Experience of managing projects Coaching football to young people, specifically ages 5 to 10. Experience working as an individual as...

Job description Fulham Football Club is one of London’s oldest and most historic football clubs, competing in the Premier League and based at the iconic Craven Cottage on the banks of the River Thames. The Club operates a diverse commercial business alongside its football operations, including sponsorship, hospitality, retail and matchday trading.   Although our brand is most closely associated with Premier League football, the Fulham Group now comprises three main businesses:   Fulham Football Club, incorporating the First Team and Academy; The Fulham Foundation, and Fulham Pier, a new 365 day venue on the banks of the River Thames, comprising bars, restaurants, conference and events spaces, a hotel and a spa.   The Sales Ledger Accountant will play a key role in managing the Club’s accounts receivable function and supporting revenue accounting processes. The successful candidate will be...

Job Location:      Academy Training Ground, BR3 1NZ Contract Type:    Full-time Deadline:             5th April 2026 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: Crystal Palace Football Club are looking for an experienced and skilled Maintenance operative to perform and upkeep tasks such as repairs,...

Job Location:      Academy Training Ground, BR3 1NZ Contract Type:    Casual 0-hour Contract Pay rate:  £13.15 per hour 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 Academy are looking for an experienced, friendly and reliable driver to provide transport support to Academy Players from U9 – U21. The successful...