Wigan Athletic Football Club
Wigan, UK
Wigan Athletic Academy – Lead Foundation Phase Coach
📍 Location: Wigan Athletic Academy, Stadium Way
📑 Contract: Full-time
👤 Reports to: Head of Coaching and Player Pathways
⏳ Hours: 37.5 per week
📅 Closing Date: Wednesday 18 th March 2026, 11:59pm
Role Overview
Develop and maintain an elite environment, including provision of high-quality coaching for the progression and development of Foundation Phase players, promoting the Academy Philosophy, Vision and Culture/ Values at all times.
Key responsibilities and duties:
Conduct & Expectancies:
To act in a manner appropriate to a representative of Wigan Athletic FC
To ensure that all players, in their charge, also act in an appropriate fashion
Promote the Academy & Clubs ‘Football Culture & Philosophy’
To enforce the player and parent code of conduct
Enthuse and communicate with U9-U12 year olds
Manage & enforce the required...