8 academy jobs found in London

Job Description Expert coaching. Every level. Every girl. Starting your coaching journey and want to learn from inside a high-standards academy environment? South London Girls Football Academy is looking for an Assistant Coach to support our Academy Director with our Under-8s group in Southwark for the 2026/27 season. This role is built for a developing coach: someone who has recently passed their UEFA C, or has completed the FA Introduction to Coaching Football and is about to start their UEFA C. You'll learn on the grass every week, get regular feedback, and take on more responsibility as your confidence grows. THE ROLE AT A GLANCE - Role: Assistant Coach (Girls' Player Development) - Group: Under-8s - Pay: £15 per 1-hour session - When: Saturdays, [U8 session time] - Where: Burgess Park Sports Centre, Cobourg Road, SE5 - Contract: Employed (PAYE), sessional. Now until July 2027, immediate start ABOUT US SLGFA is a technical development academy for girls aged...

Head of Coaching – Women’s Academy Location: Cobham Training Ground Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract, Full-Time   The Opportunity Chelsea FC Women's Academy is looking for an experienced and inspiring Head of Coaching to lead and develop our coaching programme from U10 through to U21. This is a key leadership role responsible for defining coaching excellence, driving coach development, and ensuring a world-class, player-centred approach throughout the Academy pathway.     Key Responsibilities Lead and deliver the Academy coaching strategy across all age groups. Define and embed the Academy's coaching philosophy, methodology and standards. Develop and support coaches through observations, feedback and individual development plans. Line manage Academy coaching staff and oversee performance reviews. Establish a clear coaching competency framework and career pathway. Lead the recruitment, onboarding...

Academy Recruitment Operations Manager Location: Cobham Training Ground Contract Type: Fixed Term Until June 2028 Closing date: 30 th 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.   The Opportunity The Academy Recruitment Department is responsible for identifying and securing the highest-potential young players for Chelsea Football Club. This role provides vital operational, administrative and executive support to the recruitment function, working closely with the Recruitment Strategy Lead and Head of Youth Recruitment. The successful candidate will coordinate scouting activity, manage key departmental processes and projects, support workforce planning, and oversee communications, logistics and administration across the department....

An exciting opportunity has become available within the Academy at Watford Football Club on a casual basis. We are looking for a Physical Performance Coach to be part of a forward-thinking performance team providing strength and conditioning assistance at training sessions for Academy players, aged between 6 and 16 years old. You will be required to attend evenings sessions and may have to travel to various locations depending on training locations. In addition, you will be expected to attend and contribute to regular Continuous Professional Development events. The successful candidates will enjoy working as part of a team, be enthusiastic and hardworking, and be flexible to the requirements of the position and the business. Applicants should ideally live local to Watford or the surrounding areas and be a UK resident or nonUK resident with a valid UK work permit, and ideally have experience working within a similar role. Essential: • BSc in Sport + Exercise...

U16 Assistant & Individualisation Coach Location: Cobham Training Ground Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract, Full-Time   The Opportunity This is an exciting opportunity for a coach who is passionate about player development and thrives in a high-performance environment. Working closely with the U16 Head Coach and multidisciplinary staff, you will support the delivery of an elite coaching programme while leading the individual development journey of players within our Blue Talent pathway. You will help create an environment where players can maximise their potential, develop as people and performers, and prepare for progression through the Women's Academy pathway.     Key Responsibilities Support the planning and delivery of high-quality training sessions for the U16 squad, aligned to the Club's game model, coaching methodology and player development framework. Assist with matchday preparation, player selection,...

JOB TITLE: YDP Physical Performance Manager LOCATION: Chelsea FC Training Ground, Cobham. Travel as required JOB TYPE: Full-time, permanent REPORTING TO: Head of Performance Sciences - Academy DIRECT REPORTS: 2 x YDP Athletic Development Coaches (1 × full-time, 1 × part-time) About Chelsea Football Club’s Academy Performance Support Team At Chelsea Academy, we want to deliver Performance Sciences and Physical Development differently. We are continuing to evolve our structure and build a team who give the Academy and Club the best chance of sustained success.  The Academy Performance Support team is a crucial part of the academy in it’s drive to be the 'Global Leader in Youth Development' - To enable us to produce the next generation of the PL best players. We have made significant progress towards this goal and continue to build momentum, evolve further and continually strive for success, with the belief that the best is yet...

JOB PURPOSE The purpose of the role is to recommend and recruit players for the Academy in tandem with the Academy Head of Recruitment. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES o To build relationships with local grass root clubs and county and district team managers. o To attend all in-service and coaching days as directed by the Academy Head of Recruitment. o Maintain honesty and integrity at all times when working with young players at the football club. o Be presentable, smart and personable at all times when representing Luton Town Football Club. o To undertake all reasonable tasks delegated by the Academy Head of Recruitment. Health & Safety: Employee requirements: Maintain up to date knowledge of Health & Safety related guidance and processes within your role and in line with the Club’s Health & Safety Policy. Consider the Health & Safety implications of all actions and inaction within your role. Support and...

JOB PURPOSE The purpose of the role is to recommend and recruit players for the Academy in tandem with the Academy Head of Recruitment. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES o To build relationships with local grass root clubs and county and district team managers. o To attend all in-service and coaching days as directed by the Academy Head of Recruitment. o Maintain honesty and integrity at all times when working with young players at the football club. o Be presentable, smart and personable at all times when representing Luton Town Football Club. o To undertake all reasonable tasks delegated by the Academy Head of Recruitment. Health & Safety: Employee requirements: Maintain up to date knowledge of Health & Safety related guidance and processes within your role and in line with the Club’s Health & Safety Policy. Consider the Health & Safety implications of all actions and inaction within your role. Support and...