15 academy director jobs found

Head of Academy Psychology Permanent Newcastle Upon Tyne Competitive Salary Be part of something bigger.   Turn potential into performance — helping young players thrive on and off the pitch. 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 and make an impact, you’ll find the platform, the people and the pride to do your best work here. You’ll set direction, join the dots across the Club, and turn strategy into delivery, with high standards, pace and purpose. About the role We’re building something powerful at our Academy — a place where young talent grows with confidence, resilience and ambition. We have a comprehensive psychological strategy and a team of accomplished practitioners, and we want you to drive our academy’s psychology and wellbeing vision. As Head of Academy Psychology, you’ll...

Head of Academy Recruitment Permanent Competitive Salary Closing Date: 10th April 2026 Turn potential into performance  - helping young players thrive on and off the pitch. 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 and make an impact, you’ll find the platform, the people and the pride to do your best work here. About the role The Head of Academy Recruitment will lead the Club’s Academy recruitment activity across the UK, focusing on identifying and securing high‑potential players up to U18 level. Working closely with the Academy Recruitment Director and wider Academy leadership team, the role will drive consistent, evidence‑based decision‑making aligned to the Club’s long‑term football strategy. You will lead and develop the Academy Recruitment team, build strong relationships across the Academy, and ensure all...

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, we have been shaped and guided by our aspirational motto   Nil Satis Nisi Optimum   - nothing but the best is good enough.    One of only three clubs to have been a founder member of both the Football League and Premier League, our Men’s Senior Team has played more games in English football's top-flight than any other, winning nine league titles, five FA Cups and a European Cup Winners’ Cup.         In summer 2025, we embarked on an exciting new journey at Hill Dickinson Stadium, a world-class waterfront arena on the banks of Liverpool’s iconic River Mersey. The newest, most sustainable and most accessible stadium in the Premier League, our new home is also a state-of-the-art 365-venue for non-footballing events and conferences. On the pitch, we remain...

Salary:  Please state your expectations within your application Contract:  Full Time, 42 hours a week Location:  The Nigel Doughty Academy, Nottingham, NG2 7SR Working Arrangements:  On site Closing Date For Applications: The Perks of the Job: 17th April 2026 Opportunity to access tickets for events at The City Ground. Employee Assistance Programme. Access to high street and gym discounts. Discount within our Club shop. Free on-site parking. Role overview: The Football Administrator will support the day-to-day operations of the First Team departments as well as being a presence to welcome visitors on site. The role will predominantly focus on carrying out the administration of the First Team & adherence of visitors to the Training Ground Safeguarding and Security procedures on site. The role will work closely with the Operational Departments of the Academy & Women’s...

Engagement:  Casual position offering variable hours on a flexible basis Location:  The Nigel Doughty Academy, Nottingham, NG2 7SR About the Role: To play a vital role in nurturing potential, inspiring ambition and shaping the future of the young Nottingham Forest Academy players through coaching excellence. With a focus on holistic development, you are tasked to contribute towards the club’s culture of learning, discipline and creativity, guiding young talent through these early and exciting stages of their football journey. Key Tasks and Responsibilities: Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging, high-quality coaching sessions for a designated age group within the Foundation Phase, ensuring full alignment with the club’s coaching curriculum and player development philosophy. Lead matchday coaching for a foundation phase age group within the academy games programme, fostering a competitive, supportive environment where young...

Job description Fulham FC Foundation are currently seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and committed person to take up the position of Foundation Coach, working as the assistant coach on our Football & Education Programme. Reporting directly to our Senior Education & Careers Manager, the Foundation Coach is responsible for supporting the Head Coach of our Football & Education Programme to deliver a high-quality programme for our student athletes. The main responsibilities of this role can be found below, but please be aware this isn’t an exhaustive list: To support the Head Coach with designing and running training sessions for the 'Football & Education' teams based at the Fulham FC Training Ground in partnership with Raynes Park High School. To support the Head Coach with both home and away fixtures for the Football & Education Teams, leading certain fixtures when required. To support the Head Coach in recruiting new participants...

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...

To be an integrated member of the AFC Bournemouth Academy Performance & Medical team, providing evidence-based advice, treatment, and medical assistance to players in the Professional Development Phase, predominantly with the U18’s.  Key Responsibilities To provide appropriate medical support to all PDP players in the Academy, with primary responsibility for the U18 age group.  To have a close working relationship with other Academy and First team medical staff when expertise is required for complex injury management.   Collaborate closely with YDP staff to ensure the smooth transition of players. This may include assessing/treating YDP players.  To work within a multi-disciplinary team (MDT) and liaise effectively with lead coaches, Performance Coaches and other MDT staff regarding player availability, injury status and rehabilitation plans.  Ensure all U18 training, injury clinics & matches...

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 Closing Date:   Sunday 19 April 2026 1.   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, we ensure players progress with the robustness,...

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...

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...

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...

Job Location:       Selhurst Park Stadium, SE25 6PU Contract Type:    28 hours (permanent contract)   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 role is responsible for providing effective support to the Safeguarding team in relation to external matters, including MyConcern support, meetings, investigations, and providing...

Location:   Manchester, GB Opening Date:   25 Mar 2026 Full Time / Part Time:   Full Time Contract Type:   Permanent Closing Date of Applications – 10th April 2026     Our Story Manchester City is an English Premier League club whose roots began in East Manchester. From its first incarnation as St Mark’s West Gorton in 1880, the club became Manchester City FC in 1894. Behind each title lies emotion, moments and memories that resonate with millions of supporters around the world. Manchester City fans are known for their commitment and togetherness, as a Club that fights to the end.   Our Winning Team   Man City is built on a vision for sustainability, with an academy structure designed to support long-term first team success, to engagement with the communities in which we...

Job title Lead Foundation Phase Coach   Reports to Academy Manager and Head of Coaching   Key contacts Internal – Academy Manager, Head of Coaching, Multi-Disciplinary Team, Lead Phase Coaches, Coaches, players, parents. External – Other Football League and Premier League clubs and staff, local FA, grass roots clubs, schools, partner organisations, FAYCD.   Location Based primarily at our training location at the Graham Solley Sports Development Centre and AESSEAL New York Stadium. Other travel will be required to meet the demands of the role.   Salary £26,973.68   Purpose of the role Working closely with the Academy Manager, the Head of Coaching, and all other key contacts, the post-holder will manage the logistical and operational delivery of the Youth Development Phase in line with the club’s Academy Philosophy and the Academy Performance Plan, and take lead...