30 leadership management jobs found

About The Role Purpose of the Post: The Youth Development Phase Lead is responsible for the oversight and delivery of all coaching, development programmes, and staff coordination within the U12–U16 age groups. The role supports the academy’s long-term player development model, ensuring players transition effectively from Foundation Phase into YDP and continue progressing into the Professional Development Phase (PDP). The YDP Lead sets the standards for technical, tactical, physical, psychological, and social development at this critical stage.   Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) An enhanced criminal record check is mandatory prior to taking up post.   Key Duties and Responsibilities: Leadership & Phase Management Lead, manage, and support all coaches working within the YDP. Ensure the delivery of a consistent and progressive programme aligned with the club’s playing...

About The Role   To maximise the development of Foundation Phase aged players, giving individuals the best chance of earning future club registrations. Plan, Do & Review the Foundation Phase players coaching programme outlined in the club’s Academy Performance Plan Plan, Do & Review the Foundation Phase players Games Programme Help create an “Extras Culture” for the players to maximise their available development time Utilise the Multi-Disciplinary support departments to maximise the programme’s potential to develop the Foundation Phase players Oversee 6 Weekly plans and reviews on player development, setting performance targets and creating specific individual development plans for each player Oversee daily and weekly plans and reviews aligned to the individual development plans Show positive IMPACT on the academy through...

About The Role    To maximise the potential of U18 players, giving individuals the best chance of earning post scholarship contracts. Plan, Do & Review the U18s coaching programme outlined in the club’s Academy Performance Plan Plan, Do & Review the U18s Games Programme Help create an “Extras Culture” for the players to maximise their available development time Utilise the Multi-Disciplinary support departments to maximise the programme’s potential to develop the U18s players Collaborate with Head of Education to support SEP and HE qualifications each U18 has enrolled on Oversee 6 Weekly plans and reviews on player development, setting performance targets and creating specific individual development plans for each player Oversee daily and weekly plans and reviews aligned to the individual development plans Show positive IMPACT on the academy through self-development,...

Location:  Poolfoot Farm Contract Type:  Permanent, Full-Time (40 hours per week) Salary:  Competitive, dependent on experience and qualifications Annual Leave:  20 days (including bank holidays) Working Pattern:  Flexible, including evenings and weekends About the Role Fleetwood Town Football Club is seeking an experienced and driven  U21 Lead Coach  to lead the delivery of coaching within the Professional Development Phase (PDP). The successful candidate will take a primary role with the U21s while supporting the wider PDP programme, ensuring the development of players within a team structure and contributing to a clear pathway towards first-team football. Reporting to Academy Manager and Head of Coaching Key Responsibilities Lead the development of players within the Professional Development Phase, ensuring individual progression is prioritised Plan, deliver, and review age-specific coaching...

Location:  Poolfoot Farm Contract Type:  Permanent, Full-Time (40 hours per week) Salary:  Competitive, dependent on experience and qualifications Annual Leave:  20 days (including bank holidays) Working Pattern:  Flexible, including evenings and weekends About the Role Fleetwood Town Football Club is seeking an experienced and motivated U18 Lead Coach to lead the delivery of coaching within the U18 age group. The successful candidate will take primary responsibility for the U18s while supporting the wider Professional Development Phase, playing a key role in developing players within a team structure and contributing to the pathway from Academy to professional football. Reporting to Academy Manager and Head of Coaching Key Responsibilities Lead the development of players within the U18 age group, ensuring individual progression is prioritised Plan, deliver, and review age-specific coaching sessions aligned...

I. POSITION OVERVIEW Toronto Athletic FC: At the Toronto Athletic FC (TAFC) Academy, our number one goal is to inspire and foster a life-long love of the sport in a safe, inclusive, and instructional environment. Our coaches will instill principles of discipline, fair play, leadership, responsibility, critical thinking, respect, self-confidence, empathy, hard work, determination, and belonging. A pathway to development is available for all players to progress through the age groups, learning developmentally appropriate principles at each stage. Head Coach for TAFC Academy: The position of Head Coach at the TAFC Academy is expected to support the Club initiatives and policies outlined in their employment contract. In addition to leading the specified age/gender the Head Coach is also required to uphold the following responsibilities: II. RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Technical: ● Communicate availability to the directors with practice schedules, tournaments, and other soccer...

I. POSITION OVERVIEW Toronto Athletic FC: At the Toronto Athletic FC (TAFC) Academy, our number one goal is to inspire and foster a life-long love of the sport in a safe, inclusive, and instructional environment. Our coaches will instill principles of discipline, fair play, leadership, responsibility, critical thinking, respect, self-confidence, empathy, hard work, determination, and belonging. A pathway to development is available for all players to progress through the age groups, learning developmentally appropriate principles at each stage. Head Coach for TAFC Academy: The position of Head Coach at the TAFC Academy is expected to support the Club initiatives and policies outlined in their employment contract. In addition to leading the specified age/gender the Head Coach is also required to uphold the following responsibilities: II. RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Technical: ● Communicate availability to the directors with practice schedules, tournaments, and other...

Job Description Job Purpose To lead the coaching provision for U15s-U16s academy age group. To maximise the development within this phase and help manage the transition to U18s football. Report to Academy Manager & Head of Coaching Roles and Responsibilities Plan, Do & Review the U15s - U16s coaching programme outlined in the club’s Academy Performance Plan Plan, Do & Review the U15s - U16s Games Programme Help create an “Extras Culture” for the players to maximise their available development time Utilise the Multi-Disciplinary support departments to maximise the programme’s potential to develop the U15s - U16s players Oversee 6 Weekly plans and reviews on player development, setting performance targets and creating specific individual development plans for each player Oversee daily and weekly plans and reviews aligned to the individual development plans Show positive IMPACT on the academy through...

About the job Job Summary Established in 1999, Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC is Pennsylvania’s oldest professional soccer team and one of the longest-operating pro soccer teams in the United States. The team plays its home games at Highmark Stadium, which opened in 2013 as a team-owned, soccer-specific stadium in Pittsburgh’s South Shore neighborhood. The team is an original member of the USL Championship, which began play in 2011 and has grown to become the world’s largest second-division pro soccer league. The Riverhounds Development Academy (RDA) serves more than 3,500 players across three locations and is supported by the club’s state-of-the-art training facility, which boasts an indoor field and two outdoor fields for year-round development. Together, these programs provide a clear pathway from youth soccer to professional opportunities. The Riverhounds Development Academy is seeking a visionary, high-capacity Academy Executive Director to...

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class. Job Description When you accept a position with Volo Kids, you’ll be joining a passionate, driven group of innovators within the youth sports industry. Coaches serve our kids and families by providing a safe and fun experience on the field.  This is a part-time position, however, there are opportunities for advancement within the company. If you’re ready to embark on a career that will impact your life and your community while having lots of fun in the process, keep scrolling …   Lead Coach responsibilities include, but not limited to: Serve as direct contact with the kids and families to assure that they are having a safe and fun experience...

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class. Job Description When you accept a position with Volo Kids, you’ll be joining a passionate, driven group of innovators within the youth sports industry. Coaches serve our kids and families by providing a safe and fun experience on the field.  This is a part-time position, however, there are opportunities for advancement within the company. If you’re ready to embark on a career that will impact your life and your community while having lots of fun in the process, keep scrolling …   Lead Coach responsibilities include, but not limited to: Serve as direct contact with the kids and families to assure that they are having a safe and fun experience...

POSITION OVERVIEW The Athletic Development Coach for the Nashville SC Academy will play a key role in leading the Long-Term Athletic Development (LTAD) program for Academy players, aligning with the High Performance Department’s philosophy. This position will collaborate closely with High Performance staff across Nashville SC (NSC) and Huntsville City FC (HCFC) to design and implement team- and player-specific programs, both in the gym and on the field, to optimize the development of youth athletes within the Academy. The ideal candidate will have prior coaching (sport or S&C) experience and a strong ability to deliver soccer-centric athletic development programs. Additionally, they should possess a formal educational background in exercise physiology or a related field, along with expertise in load management across various metrics relevant to youth soccer development. This role reports directly to the Director of High Performance and the Head of Athletic...

The Chicago Fire Football Club (Chicago Fire FC) is Chicago’s premier professional soccer club competing in Major League Soccer (MLS), the top U.S. domestic league. Founded on October 8, 1997, on the 126th anniversary of the Great Chicago Fire, the Club began play in 1998, becoming the first and only expansion team in North American sports to win a title in its first year of existence. Beside MLS Cup 1998, the Fire have won five other major domestic titles, including the 1998, 2000, 2003, and 2006 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cups, and the 2003 MLS Supporters’ Shield.   The Club’s Football Operations department is guided by one vision: to build a world-class club that inspires greatness, helps unite Chicago, and wins championships. To that end, Owner and Chairman Joe Mansueto named former U.S. Men’s National Team head coach Gregg Berhalter as Director of Football and Head Coach ahead of the 2025 regular season, leading the Fire to the postseason for...

JOB TITLE:  Grassroots Program Lead DEPARTMENT:  Youth Programs REPORTS TO:  Director, Youth Programs  LOCATION:  Orangeburg, NY   POSITION OVERVIEW: The Grassroots Program Lead is responsible for supporting the planning and operational delivery of NYCFC  Camps, Clinics, Club Coaching Partnerships , thereby growing NYCFC Youth Program’s presence within commercial window (75 mile radius of Yankee Stadium). Additionally, the role will supervise and mentor NYCFC Youth Programs Part Time regional staff, assisting with the creation of seasonal plans and the development of age-appropriate curriculum. This individual will provide support to the Director of Youth Programs and assist the department in achieving financial benchmarks, productivity, and efficiency within all grassroots programs. WHAT YOU’LL DO: Leads the development of grassroots programs in the form of NYCFC  Camps, Clinics & Club...

Job title Lead Foundation Phase Coach   Reports to Academy Manager and Head of Coaching   Key contacts Internal – Academy Manager, Head of Coaching, Multi-Disciplinary Team, Lead Phase Coaches, Coaches, players, parents. External – Other Football League and Premier League clubs and staff, local FA, grass roots clubs, schools, partner organisations, FAYCD.   Location Based primarily at our training location at the Graham Solley Sports Development Centre and AESSEAL New York Stadium. Other travel will be required to meet the demands of the role.   Salary £26,973.68   Purpose of the role Working closely with the Academy Manager, the Head of Coaching, and all other key contacts, the post-holder will manage the logistical and operational delivery of the Youth Development Phase in line with the club’s Academy Philosophy and the Academy Performance Plan, and take lead...

Academy Transition, Loan and Player Development Manager Birmingham City Football Club (Academy) Permanent | Full-Time Location: Knighthead Performance Centre ​ Birmingham City Football Club is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking  Academy Transition, Loan and Player Development Manager  to lead the Academy’s loan and transition pathway strategy. This is a critical role within the Academy structure, responsible for ensuring players are prepared, challenged and supported as they progress through key stages of their development. The role will oversee the full loan process, from planning and placement to monitoring and review, while also leading the transition strategy for players exiting the programme. Working closely with the Academy Technical Director and multidisciplinary staff, you will play an important part in shaping player pathways and ensuring every player has the opportunity to develop in the right environment....

U.S. Soccer Overview   The U.S. Soccer Federation exists in service to soccer. Our aim is to ignite a national passion for the game. Because we believe that soccer is more than a sport; it is a force for good.   We understand the importance and the power of teamwork, on and off the pitch. That is why we work closely with our Federation partners and members, to inspire, support and guide every level of the game: from the grassroots to the National Teams. We want to bring soccer into every home and every community, right across America. Because we believe that soccer can transform lives like no other sport. Soccer can represent the best of U.S.   U.S. Soccer is in a period of significant growth, with ambitious plans for U.S. Soccer in the near and far future. We are, therefore, looking for dynamic servant leaders to join us on this journey: in service to soccer. Applicants must be able to demonstrate visionary leadership, analytical...

U.S. Soccer Overview   The U.S. Soccer Federation exists in service to soccer. Our aim is to ignite a national passion for the game. Because we believe that soccer is more than a sport; it is a force for good.   We understand the importance and the power of teamwork, on and off the pitch. That is why we work closely with our Federation partners and members, to inspire, support and guide every level of the game: from the grassroots to the National Teams. We want to bring soccer into every home and every community, right across America. Because we believe that soccer can transform lives like no other sport. Soccer can represent the best of U.S.   U.S. Soccer is in a period of significant growth, with ambitious plans for U.S. Soccer in the near and far future. We are, therefore, looking for dynamic servant leaders to join us on this journey: in service to soccer. Applicants must be able to demonstrate visionary leadership, analytical decision-making,...

About The Role Cheltenham Town F.C. is seeking an experienced and motivated individual to join our Academy as a  Foundation Phase Cell Lead Coach , working with players in the Under 9 – Under 12 age groups, including pre-academy. With Key Responsibilities for Under 11 - Under 12 Cell. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the technical, tactical and holistic development of players within the Foundation Phase, ensuring delivery of the Club’s coaching curriculum in line with our playing and coaching philosophy. Key responsibilities include: Planning and delivering high-quality training sessions aligned to individual learning plans (ILPs) Supporting the development of players across technical, physical, psychological and social areas Leading and supporting a team of coaches within the phase Delivering a varied and competitive games programme that maximises playing time...

Stoke City Football Club is seeking an innovative and driven individual to play a vital role in the ongoing evolution of our Academy. This position is designed for someone with a genuine passion for enhancing our Academy curriculum, refining our game model and advancing our player development philosophy. As the Lead Professional Development Phase Coach, you will be instrumental in leading and coordinating the Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT), ensuring that we adopt a holistic approach to player development. You will act as a coaching leader and mentor to our staff, fostering an environment of collaboration, continuous improvement and shared success. The ideal candidate will be committed to staying at the forefront of coaching and player development trends. You will be expected to integrate evidence based practices into our programmes, ensuring that our methodologies are grounded in the latest research and developments in the field. Main Responsibilities Leading all...