16 head of academy coaching jobs found

To lead on the technical, tactical, physical and psychological development of AFC Bournemouth Women’s goalkeepers within a high‑performance environment. The postholder will design and deliver an elite standard goalkeeping programme aligned with the club’s playing philosophy, the Head Coach’s game model, and WSL2 performance expectations. This role is pivotal within the football operations structure, contributing to the club’s strategic goals and on-pitch success. Women’s Club Values:  Professionalism: Always acting with integrity and respect to the badge in a competent and reliable manner.   Togetherness: Working collaboratively through high levels of communication in a manner that supports an environment where everyone feels included, respected and valued.  Opportunity: Providing fair and equitable chances to all individuals by encouraging a growth mindset through empowering the natural abilities of others in...

Bristol City Women is seeking a Sporting Director to lead all football-related activities and drive the club’s long-term sporting vision.   Reporting directly to the CEO, the Sporting Director will be responsible for defining and executing a clear, cohesive football strategy across all areas, including recruitment, squad management, academy development, and performance services.   The successful candidate will combine deep expertise in women’s football with strong leadership, strategic thinking, and a commitment to building a high-performance culture. This role will play a critical part in establishing Bristol City Women as a competitive and progressive force in the game.   This is a full-time, Bristol-based role with travel as required.   Please note that recruitment for this position is supported by Bloom Sports Partners.   Key Responsibilities Sporting Leadership Define and deliver the club’s football strategy and overarching playing philosophy...

Salary:  Please state your expectations within your application Contract:  Full Time, 42 hours a week Location:  The Nigel Doughty Academy, Nottingham, NG2 7SR Department:  First Team Sports Science and Medicine Reporting to:  Head of First Team Physiotherapy Closing Date For Applications:  3rd June 2026 About the Role: We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Rehabilitation Physiotherapist to join our Men’s First Team medical department. This is a pivotal role designed for a practitioner who thrives in a high-pressure, elite sporting environment and is dedicated to returning world-class athletes to peak performance. The successful candidate will work as an integral part of a progressive, multi-disciplinary medical and performance team. You will be responsible for leading and managing the end-to-end injury process for individual players, acting as the primary coordinator to bring in specialist...

Salary:  Please state your expectations within your application Contract:  Full Time, Fixed Term until 2029, 42 hours a week Location:  The Nigel Doughty Academy, Nottingham, NG2 7SR Department:  First Team Performance Reporting to:  Lead Nutritionist Closing Date For Applications:  3rd June 2026 About the Role: To support the delivery of a world-class, evidence-based performance nutrition programme for Nottingham Forest Football Club while completing an applied research programme. Working closely with the Lead Nutritionist and wider Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT), the role will focus on generating and translating applied research to optimising player health, performance, recovery and development across the Men’s First Team, while also supporting alignment across the wider club pathway. The Perks of the Job: Opportunity to access tickets for events at The City Ground. Employee Assistance...

At Manchester United, we believe that excellence on the pitch starts with excellence off the pitch. Our team thrives in a high-performance environment, united by a shared passion for success. We aim to elevate the standard of performance through collaboration and continuous growth, creating a space where everyone can contribute their best to our common goals.     We work together at our iconic Manchester United offices, enabling connection and innovation as we look ahead to what we can achieve as a global football club. We are excited to bring in passionate people who share our vision and drive for success.      The Role:   Primarily responsible for leading and delivering the Academy’s Psychology provision, this role will oversee the Academy working group that manages complex performance and wellbeing cases, while coordinating and driving the Academy’s Mental Health and Wellbeing Action Plan to support holistic player development....

About the role Our ambition is to create a world-class player development pathway that consistently produces players capable of thriving in our women’s first team environment. Central to this ambition is an evidence-led approach to development, aligned to the FSG Football Methodology and the strategic vision of the LFCW Executive. We are seeking an outstanding coach to join our Women’s Pro Game Academy, who will lead the delivery of the U21s programme in line with the coaching philosophy of LFCW player development pathway. This role will be pivotal in providing a learning and development environment and maintaining a culture that ensures the individual needs of players are met and that each individual is given the best possible opportunity to maximise their potential both on and off the pitch.   The successful candidate will combine coaching expertise, data literacy and a deep understanding of high-performance...

Job Title : Academy Coach - Professional Player to Coach Scheme (PPCS) Reports to : Assistant Head of Academy Football Development Location : Robert Rowan Performance Centre - Jersey Road Department : Academy Sub-department : Coaching Hours per week : 40 hrs per week     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 afraid to take calculated risks. We take huge pride in our environment and culture within the Club which focuses on development, inclusion and not being afraid to think differently.   Being progressive, humble and respectful while sticking together as one team across the Club guides how we work and the decisions we make each day.   We also firmly believe that a diverse workforce is a better workforce which will help us develop ideas, solve problems and...

Job Title: 15 Hour Part-Time Football Development Coach (Girls Football) Department: Community Football Development Reports to: Female Football Development Manager – Football Development Salary: £12,378 Pro-Rata per annum (£15.87 per hour)   Brentford FC Community Sports Trust With community work spanning three decades, Brentford FC Community Sports Trust has established itself as a pioneering organisation for the local community. It uses the power of sport to educate, motivate and inspire people from all walks of life.   Working in partnership with Brentford FC, the Trust offers a portfolio of programmes in education, health, sports participation and community engagement. The Trust has won the ‘Football League Community Club of the Year’ award four times and now employs more than 100 members of staff. The Trust is forecasting further significant expansion over the next two years following its appointment as...

Be part of something bigger.  Drive the growth of the women’s game here in the North East and beyond. At Newcastle United Women, performance is about more than outputs — it’s about building something that lasts. We’re looking for a values‑driven, forward‑thinking Head of Sport Science and Performance Services to lead and evolve our physical performance function and help shape the next phase of our journey. This is a rare opportunity to define a world‑class, integrated performance science model in an ambitious elite environment, working with people who care deeply about collaboration, clarity and impact. About The Role  This role sits at the heart of Newcastle United Women’s performance programme. You will provide strategic leadership and operational excellence across sport science, physical preparation and performance services, ensuring players are...

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.   JOB PURPOSE  Adhere to our Player Care purpose of supporting player development by building a positive and supportive environment for our players to develop as people.   Key Responsibilities Player Care    Lead the Player care department within the Academy Management Team (AMT), including writing the Academy Performance Plan, managing the Player Care KPI’s and leading on the Audit.  Lead the Academy’s holistic Player Care programme across all age groups, focusing on U15-Dev. Squad...

Academy Values:  Players First: holding individual player development as the main intention behind decisions made as a coach and wider professional.   Togetherness: working in a prosocial manner as part of a wider team – 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 in a manner which allows learning, growth and reflection.  Key Responsibilities The current post holder will strive to develop gold standard practice within the academy Performance & Medicine department at AFC Bournemouth, delivering the day-to-day physical development programme to our U18 squad. This will be achieved through the understanding and implementation of best practice strength and conditioning, and appropriate level of scientific support.       Departmental...

The Role We are looking for a number of  Academy Technical Coaches  on a  casual basis  for  Arsenal Women Football Club . The roles are responsible for delivering an effective coaching programme for players aged 7-16 years old in the Girls Youth Academy and will support the development of the players through innovative planning, delivery and management of training sessions and match days. Who we are We are one of the most famous clubs in world football, with a rich heritage and history of success – read more about our history,  here . Beyond that, we are passionate about our  local community  and, behind the scenes, we have a wide variety of opportunities and career paths for all. We have a very defined purpose: to act for a winning team, culture and community. We achieve this by ensuring we are courageous in the pursuit of progress, we champion our community and each other, and that we do the right thing...

Job description Who We Are Founded in 1882, Tottenham Hotspur is an iconic English football club, playing in the Premier League and Women’s Super League. From North London to the world, our fanbase spans continents, cultures, and generations. Spurs is a club that’s always dared to push boundaries, breaking new ground and rewriting history. We offer world class facilities. In 2019, we opened our state-of-the-art Stadium, a £1 billion landmark that’s the beating heart of North Tottenham’s transformation. More than just a football ground, it’s an engine of change creating 4,000 jobs and injecting £300 million into the local economy every year. We’re at our brightest when we’re all together. Our Club, our teams, our community. There is only one Hotspur. Tottenham Hotspur. Job Purpose The Spurs Football Development Head Coach – Earlscliffe Sixth Form is a pivotal role within the department,...

Job Location:       Academy Training Ground, BR3 1NZ Contract Type:    Full-time Deadline:             31st May 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: To deliver pre-match, live, and post-match analysis to support the Women’s First Team Manager and coaching staff. The role will...

Department: Girls Academy Department   Hours of Work: Variable Hours – expected to be around 4 hours per week (Tuesday and Thursday evenings) plus Saturday matchdays   Contract Type: Fixed term until 30 June 2027   Salary: £15.05 - £23.15 per hour dependent on qualifications   Location: Bodymoor Heath Training Ground   Closing Date: Sunday 31 May 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.  ...

Department: Football Division – Girls Academy Department   Hours of Work: Variable Hours (ability to work flexibly which will include evenings, weekends and matchdays)   Contract Type: Fixed term until 30 June 2027   Salary: £13.45 per hour   Location: Bodymoor Heath Training Ground   Closing Date: Sunday 31 May 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 support our continued growth and...