26 coaching jobs found in Reading

About The Role   We are pleased to offer the opportunity to gain experience in our busy Academy Analysis department We are able to offer volunteer opportunities during the 2026/27 Football Season as follows: Masters placements - volunteering 20-25 hours per week on a flexible rota basis (will include evenings, weekend, and match day working) Undergraduate placements - volunteering 20-25 hours per week on a flexible rota basis (will include evenings, weekend, and match day working) These are unpaid placement opportunities however reasonable expenses will be reimbursed (agreed in advance by the Company) We are able to offer the opportunity to gain experience as either an Academy Analyst or as an Academy Goalkeeper Analyst Placement Purpose Each placement will offer unique learning opportunities within the season through set roles offering trust and responsibility. Those who are invited to interview...

Full job description Woking Football Club Academy is seeking motivated and committed Youth Academy coaches to join our team from August 2026. This 10-month role involves delivering two weekly training sessions and leading the team on Saturday matchdays as they compete in the Junior Premier League. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the technical, tactical and personal development of young players within a positive, high-performance environment. Job Advert and Brochure - https://www.wokingcitc.org/vacancies Please email your CV to apply for the role to frazer@wokingcitc.org Expected hours: 6.0 per week Work Location: In person  

Woking Football Club Academy is seeking motivated and committed Youth Academy coaches to join our team from August 2026. This 10-month role involves delivering two weekly training sessions and leading the team on Saturday matchdays as they compete in the Junior Premier League. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the technical, tactical and personal development of young players within a positive, high-performance environment. Job Advert and Brochure

Oxford United Football Club are currently looking to recruit a Head of Emerging Talent (U16–U21) to join their successful and progressive recruitment department. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering the club’s emerging talent strategy, leading the identification and recruitment of high-potential players across domestic and European markets.   Main Duties   ·       Lead the Emerging Talent recruitment strategy to drive the identification, acquisition and long-term value of players within the U16–U21 age groups ·       Identify, monitor and evaluate emerging talent players (U16–U21) in line with the club's playing philosophy. ·       Contribute to the club’s medium and long-term squad planning by identifying emerging talent aligned with positional needs and succession pathways. ·       Conduct live and video scouting across the Club’s target markets. ·       Produce accurate and timely scouting reports, following club...

Employer: Watford Football Club Job Title: Academy Lead Youth Development Phase Coach (U15–U16’s) Rate of Pay: Dependent on qualifications and experience Location: Watford Football Club - Training Ground, London Colney Type: Full-time role Passport/Visa: Must be eligible to work in the UK Closing Date: Friday 3rd April 2026, 5pm We are looking to recruit an Academy Lead Youth Development Phase Coach (U15–U16’s) to oversee and co-ordinate the Club’s player development programme within the Academy at age groups U15-U16 in line with the club’s philosophy, guided by the Academy Head of Coaching Development. Candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to design, deliver and review coaching sessions in line with our curriculum for academy players. You will be required to coach evenings and weekends, as well as be expected to attend and contribute to regular Continuous Professional Development (CPD) events that take place...

Core Responsibilities: Session Delivery: Plan and lead high-quality, age-appropriate coaching sessions aligned with the club's philosophy. Player Development: Provide constructive feedback to players to improve technical, tactical, and social skills. Match Day Management: Lead the team during fixtures, managing substitutions and tactical adjustments. Safeguarding: Maintain a safe, inclusive environment for all players, ensuring all welfare protocols are followed. Professionalism: Act as a role model for the female game, representing Watford Ladies FC with integrity. Candidate Requirements: New Coaches: A passion for the game, a willingness to learn, and an FA DBS check (or willingness to obtain one). Experienced Coaches: Minimum FA Level 2 (UEFA C) preferred, with a proven track record of player development. All: Strong communication skills and a "player-first" mentality.

About Roehampton Elite FC Roehampton Elite FC is one of Southwest London’s fastest-growing youth football academies — competing in the Junior Premier League (JPL), Epsom & Ewell League, and London Youth League. We’re dedicated to developing some of the area’s most talented young players through a professional, ambitious, and development-first philosophy built around: • Technical excellence • Tactical understanding • Character development As we expand ahead of the 2025/26 season, we’re looking for motivated, enthusiastic, and experienced football coaches to join our team and help shape the next generation of elite players. ⸻ ⚫ What We’re Looking For We want coaches who: • Bring authority, energy, and presence to every session. • Have experience coaching players aged 5–14 (formats: 5v5, 7v7, 9v9, 11v11). • Deliver well-structured, engaging, and consistent sessions. • Show attention to detail, strong...

The club will have a number of different youth age groups and will compete in London County Saturday Football League. Trainings are Thursdays 6pm and Saturday matches in Barn Elms Sport Centre SW139SA. The youth coach's responsibilities include: Run the youth training sessions Liaising with other youth coaches and youth manager Achievement of the sporting strategy Liaising with youth development team Work positively in accordance with our Equal Opportunities Policy Carry out any other duties as may be reasonably required Essential qualifications, skills, and abilities · FA Coaching qualification Level 1 minimum, with prior youth coaching experience -  SW / W / S London based · First Aid & Safeguarding Certifications · DBS Certification will be initiated by the club - UK resident · Effective communication skills · Leadership qualities · Self-motivated, enthusiastic, and passionate about football coaching   This is volunteer...

Job description In this role, you will be responsible for delivering physiotherapy services across all Academy squads within an interdisciplinary framework, while supporting the development and implementation of injury‑prevention and rehabilitation programmes designed to maximise player performance, enhance recovery, and reduce injury risk. Additionally, you will contribute to the effective transition of FP and YDP players into the PDP programme and ultimately towards the First Team. Job requirements The u9 – 16 Academy Physiotherapist must:  Experience of working within sport. Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team. BSc degree in Physiotherapy Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy HCPC Registered Able to work as part of team Flexible, enthusiastic, reliable & organised   Ideally, the u9 – 16 Physiotherapist will:  Experience and understanding of paediatric...

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 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...

Employer: Watford Football Club Job Title: Casual Worker - Academy Foundation Phase Coach Rate of Pay: Dependent on qualifications and experience Location: Watford Football Club - Training Ground, London Colney Type: Casual Worker Agreement Passport/Visa: Must be eligible to work in the UK Closing Date: Friday 27th March 2026, 5pm We are looking to recruit a football coach for our Academy U9-U11’s, that can demonstrate the ability to design, deliver and review coaching sessions in line with our curriculum for academy players. You will be required to coach evenings and weekends, as well as be expected to attend and contribute to regular Continuous Professional Development (CPD) events that take place throughout the season. The successful candidate will enjoy working as part of a team, be enthusiastic, have an understanding of the development needs of players in the U9-11’s age group, ensuring the individual comes first and be flexible to the...

About The Role   Academy Sports Therapist / Physiotherapist / Rehabilitator  Responsible to:  Academy Senior Physiotherapist Build Relationships with Internal: Technical Development Lead, Assistant Academy Director, Academy Head of Coaching, Lead Phase Coaches, Lead Goalkeeping Coach, Coaches (Part Time), Heads of department, Player Care Manager External: Premier League & Football League, FA, Universities/colleges, FAYCD, and PFA.   Salary:  Hourly rate for clinic / Banded pay for fixtures Location:  Swindon Town FC, The County Ground, County Road, Swindon, SN1 2ED Working Pattern and Work base This is a causal paid role which will involve being present at training sessions and fixtures on a Sunday (home/away) New College, New College Dr, Swindon SN3 1AH Kingsdown School, Hyde Rd, Swindon SN2 7SH Beversbrook Sports Facility, Calne SN11 9FL Royal...

Job Description SLGFA delivers high-quality, professional coaching for girls across South London (Southwark, Lewisham, Bromley). Our mission is to develop players and people—unlocking potential, building confidence and providing pathways into the professional game. We are now seeking a Senior Coach who embodies excellence, character and a genuine passion for girls’ football development. Why This Role Matters This is a pivotal hire that will directly influence the future growth, quality and culture of SLGFA. You will work closely with the Academy Director and Academy Manager, shaping environments that inspire, challenge and nurture players from beginner to elite. We prioritise character over experience—leadership, humility, integrity, care and a growth mindset will define success here. Key Responsibilities Coaching & Player Development - Deliver high-quality coaching sessions across all centres: Southwark: Saturdays 11:30–13:30 Lewisham:...

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 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...

As an Academy Sports Science Intern, you will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in supporting the Head of Academy Sport Science in various aspects aligned with the Club’s strategic objectives and the Elite Player Performance Plan (EPPP). This internship is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of sports science within a professional football setting while working closely with Sports Science, Medical, and Coaching staff. Key Responsibilities: Assist Academy Sport Science staff in delivering sport science services to U9-21 players during training and match days, both at home and away fixtures. Help provide dedicated support to U9-21 players undergoing rehabilitation processes, ensuring they receive tailored sport science assistance. Maintain accurate records of sport science information for each player's Performance Clock, adhering to EPPP guidelines. Collaborate with the Head of Academy Sport Science to...

JOB PURPOSE The purpose of the role is to assist in the development and implementation of the Academy’s Sports Science plan in line with the Club’s overall strategy for developing elite players.  Focus will primarily be on the development of the following areas of support; · Strength and conditioning – pitch & gym based work. · Diet and nutrition. · Sports Science - including physiology, biomechanics, physical testing and measurement. · Overall delivery of targets and the running of Luton Town Football Club 2020 Ltd (LTFC), with particular focus on the fitness of LTFC playing staff. · To commit to the collective decisions of the Board. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES  · To assist the Head of Academy Sport Science in delivering all relevant aspects in line with the Club’s strategic objectives and the Elite Player Performance Plan (EPPP). · To work in tandem with all other...

Hours of work: Casual – Predominately between 7:30am – 10pm Salary: £13.00- £15.00 per hour Location: Variety of Community/Educations sites in Southwark and Lewisham boroughs Responsible to: Project Co-Ordinators    Role Summary: MillwallCommunityTrust(MCT)arelookingforcasualcoachestoorganise,plan,prepareand deliver Football or sport sessions, on a casual basis. These sessions will be within either a community or school setting. From delivering football and multi sports coaching in schools and leisure centres, to promoting healthy lifestyles in educational workshops,to working with gifted young players in anacademy setting,this is an exciting role in a high performing department. Suitablecandidateswillhaveexperienceofworkingwithchildrenandyoungpeopleand havea minimum of a FA Level1/Introduction to football coaching qualification.    Key Responsibilities: • Deliver a variety of comprehensive...

Hours of work: Sessional –evenings between 16:00 – 21:00pm Salary: £13.50 - £15.00 per hour + 12% Additional Holiday pay Location: Various locations around Southwark and Lewisham boroughs Responsible to: Community Manager         Role Summary: Are you passionate to work with and engage young people aged 11+ to help them achieve their full potential and support them both socially and personally at Millwall Community Trusts open access football and youth-based sessions Millwall Community Trust uses the power of football and sport to inspire young people in Southwark and Lewisham. Our community sporting and youth sessions are either delivered at a variety of venues in the local area which include football pitches, leisure centres and MUGAs on local estates You will be working with our committed community football team to build a stronger, safer, and more inclusive environment within the community for...