10 head of academy operations jobs found

About The Role   Job Title :  Academy Player Care Lead Location:  Portsmouth FC Training Ground Hours of work : Full-time, 37.5 hours/week Department:  Academy Reports to:  Head of Education Salary:  £28,000 to £29,000 per annum. Purpose of the role:  We are seeking an outstanding, passionate, and self-motivated individual to take on the role of Academy Player Care Lead within our Academy. This full-time position places the personal and emotional development of our young players at the heart of our programme. The successful candidate will lead the design and delivery of a comprehensive player care and wellbeing programme, supporting players, families, and staff alike. Duties and Responsibilities: Life Skills  Design and deliver an age-specific life skills programme across FDP, YDP, and PDP phases. Create and...

Position Summary The Director of Youth will lead Bay FC’s youth strategy, integrating the technical, operational, and cultural elements of the club’s development system. This leader oversees the full youth pathway — from grassroots through pre-professional — ensuring a world-class, collaborative, and player-centered environment for players, coaches, and families.   This position focuses on long-term program strategy, ecosystem building, partnerships, and operational leadership. The Director will drive the structure, standards, and sustainability of Bay FC’s youth programming while ensuring alignment with the club’s playing philosophy and long-term vision of developing players and people who embody “The Bay Way.” KEY ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES   Program Leadership & Strategy   Define and own Bay FC's youth development strategy, aligning all programs with the club’s technical philosophy and...

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...

About The Role   Reporting to:  Head of Academy Medical / Academy Sports Rehabilitator Contract Type:  Fixed-term, 12 months Hours:  20 hours per week (Evening and weekend work is a mandatory requirement of the role) Locations:  Vale Park, Roe Lane, Keele University, Alsager Role Purpose To implement the Academy Medical and Sports Science programme, providing prevention, diagnosis and treatment of injuries to players in the Professional Development Phase, Foundation and Youth Development age groups at Port Vale Football Club. Responsibilities Deliver medical services throughout the Academy age groups, providing diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries to players. Collaborate with all staff within the Academy Medical Department and wider MDT staff. Contribute towards the Key Performance Indicators of the Medical department. Ensure appropriate recovery and injury...

About The Role   The Purpose: Salford City FC’s Academy is entering an exciting period of growth. The Lead Academy Recruitment Officer will play a key role, working closely with the Academy Manager and 1 st  Team Head Of Recruitment to oversee player recruitment across all age groups from Under 9s to Under 18’s. The role will support the continual development of players and pathways throughout the Academy, with a strong focus on maximising individual potential and preparing players for a professional football career.   The Role: Oversee and deliver the Academy recruitment strategy (Foundation Phase to Professional Development Phase). Organise, manage and deliver the Club’s policies and procedures for recruiting Academy players. Recruit, manage and develop the Club’s scouting team, ensuring compliance with all qualification, registration and CPD requirements. Lead the local...

About The Role   Fleetwood Town FC have an exciting vacancies for part-time Academy coaches to work within our Category 2 Academy. We are looking for people with a desire to work within the Academy with integrity, compassion, pride and honesty with a desire to continuously improve players and themselves. Role and Responsibilities (but not limited to): Age Group Role  As an age group coach, you will be expected to manage the age group allocated in accordance with the FTFC Academy directive. Responsible for the health, safety and well-being of the group Communicate with your co-coach ahead and during sessions. Operational Responsibilities: To accurately follow the Academy coaching programme and age specific coaching syllabus. To ensure the welfare and safeguarding of all players in your care at all times. Plan, record and deliver coaching sessions that follow the club philosophy and deliver the...

About The Role   Main Duties:   To manage effectively and efficiently the operation of the Academy recruitment strategy in collaboration with Academy staff, working closely with the Academy Manager, Head of Coaching, Lead Phase Coaches and other key members of the MDT regarding the signing of potential players;  To work closely with all coaching staff in relation Talent ID; Have responsibility for the recruitment and training of the Club’s scouts ensuring that they comply with the requirements regarding qualifications and both internal and external CPD; Ensure that all players/parents who attend the Academy on a trial bases are communicated with effectively during the duration of the trial period; To work closely with the Academy Secretary, ensuring all relevant registration paperwork is completed in line with YD rules and regulations. Manage and co-ordinate Academy Recruitment supporting...

Position Title Pre-Academy Director (U9–U12) Reports To Technical Director Position Type Full-Time Position Summary The Pre-Academy Director is responsible for leading and developing the U9–U12 (male and female) player pathway within Dakota Alliance Soccer Club (DASC). This role oversees player development, coach education, curriculum implementation, and overall culture alignment for foundational age groups. The Pre-Academy Director plays a critical role in building “The DASC Way” by creating an environment focused on technical excellence, creativity, character development, and long-term player growth. The ideal candidate is an energetic leader, outstanding communicator, and passionate educator who understands modern player development principles and youth soccer methodology. Key Responsibilities Player Development - Oversee all U9–U12 programming and player development initiatives - Implement and maintain the...

Shattuck St. Mary’s, an independent college preparatory boarding/day school (grades 6-12) in Faribault, Minnesota, is seeking a passionate, high-performance professional for the position of Assistant Girls Soccer Coach and Recruiting Coordinator.  We are a global community defined by engagement, openness, and persistence. Through immersive learning and our signature programs, we empower students to shape and accelerate their goals, grow as individuals, and lead with integrity.  Shattuck St. Mary’s Girls Soccer Signature Program is a high-performance development program for players in grades 9- 12 and is uniquely integrated into a rigorous academic environment. We are looking for a "people-driven" leader who wants to grow as a coach while making a positive impact on the lives of young athletes. Shattuck St. Mary’s is a boarding/day school and coaches are expected to be involved with standard duties involved with a residential school...

Salary:  Please state your expectations within your application Contract:  Full Time, 42 hours a week Location:  The Nigel Doughty Academy, Nottingham, NG2 7SR Department:  Academy Operations Reporting to:  Academy Operations Manager About the Role: As an Academy Recruitment and Transport Administrator, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth and efficient movement of our Academy players, staff, and guests. You will manage our daily transport schedules, oversee vehicle maintenance, and coordinate logistics relating to both domestic and international trips. The role will also provide administrative support to the Academy Recruitment and Talent Identification department in the delivery of all the daily administration of the Recruitment Department. The role will ensure all trialist registrations are completed in full compliance with PLYD rules. The Perks of the Job: Opportunity to access tickets for...