18 academy jobs found in Stoke-on-Trent

Stoke City Football Club of the English Football League are looking for a Head of Academy Analysis. The role will be based at our Category One Academy at the Clayton Wood Training Ground. As the Head of Academy Analysis, you will lead and manage a team of analysts who play a key role in supporting the development of young players at the Academy.  You will be responsible for shaping our performance analysis strategy, ensuring our coaching staff and players have the insights required to support development from U9 to U21.  This is an exciting opportunity to influence the future of our Academy players through data driven insights and performance analysis. Main Responsibilities Leading and managing Academy analysts and interns, ensuring close collaboration with coaching staff to support player development. Ensuring all Academy games and training sessions are filmed, analysed and supported by the latest technology. Monitoring and developing U21s,...

Stoke City Football Club of the English Football League is looking for an Academy Administrator to support its Academy administrative operations at our Training Ground Facility at Clayton Wood in Trent Vale.  The successful applicant will assist in the management of all logistical and operational issues affecting Clayton Wood, bet365 Stadium or any other site utilised by the Academy as well as all processes in relation to requirements from the Premier league, Football League and Football Association.  You will report directly into the Academy Manager and liaise closely with the Academy Operations Officer and Head of Academy Recruitment. Main Responsibilities Overseeing all matters relating to the recruitment, registration and release of Academy players. Ensuring adherence to Club, Premier League, Football League and FA guidelines and protocols. Organising travel and accommodation arrangements for Academy players and staff. Providing specific support...

Stoke City Football Club of the English Football League are looking for an Academy Doctor. The role will be based at our Category One status Academy at the Clayton Wood Training Ground. As the Academy Doctor, you will deliver high quality medical care to all players at Stoke City Academy, promoting and protecting the health and wellbeing of our young athletes. You will be responsible for providing pitch side medical cover, conducting routine examinations and managing the cardiac screening programme. This is a vital role in ensuring our players receive the best possible medical support to aid their development and performance. The ideal candidate will be available to work evenings and weekends to cover match day fixtures and other ad hoc events at the bet365 Stadium. The position will be offered on a part time basis. All relevant training will be provided. Main Responsibilities Delivering high quality medical care to all Academy players, including pitch...

Buxton FC is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Lead Coach to oversee the delivery and development of our Under 19 Education Football Academy. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced coach to play a leading role in developing young footballers in both their sporting and personal progression. Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30am–4:00pm Wednesday (Match Day) flexible with timings, location dependent. Occasional Evenings for recruitment events and other club nights. The successful candidate will be responsible for the planning, preparation and delivery of high-quality coaching sessions, creating an engaging environment that supports player development and performance. They will also lead the academy's annual recruitment programme, building on established relationships with local schools, football clubs and colleges to attract prospective student-athletes. The role also includes working closely with academy administration staff to coordinate match days, fixtures,...

Burton Albion Football Club is seeking an ambitious and experienced Academy Senior Lead Physiotherapist to take ownership of medical and sports science provision across our Academy from U9 to U18. Based at the Pirelli Stadium and training grounds in Burton-on-Trent, this is a high-impact role at the heart of player development within a professional football environment. You will lead and inspire a multidisciplinary medical team, delivering first-class assessment, treatment and rehabilitation programs while working closely with coaches and performance staff to maximize player availability and wellbeing. This is a hands-on position that offers the opportunity to work pitch side with the U18 squad and play a key role in shaping the next generation of talent.   ABOUT THE CLUB Code of Conduct The Club expects the highest standards of integrity and conduct in all matters concerning the Club and its employees.  The Code of Conduct (along with the Staff ...

Location:   Manchester, GB Full Time / Part Time:   Full Time Contract Type:   Permanent   Based in Manchester, this full-time permanent role offers the chance to deliver best-practice physiotherapy support across the Manchester City Women Academy. You will work across all phases of the pathway, helping young players stay healthy, recover well and progress in a high-performance environment that values collaboration, detail and long-term development.   Who We Are   Manchester City Women is a team driven by ambition, belief and a desire to keep pushing the game forward. Founded in 1988 and relaunched in 2014, we have grown into a consistent force in the women’s game, competing at the highest level in the UK and Europe. Progress, performance and pride sit at the heart of everything we do. With Mancunian roots and a global outlook, we are...

Location:   Manchester, GB Full Time / Part Time:   Full Time Contract Type:   Permanent   Based at City Football Academy in Manchester, this permanent full-time role leads Academy sports medicine provision and helps shape the medical standards, governance and day-to-day support that keep players safe, well cared for and ready to perform. You will work across the Academy pathway, bringing clinical judgement, calm leadership and joined-up thinking to a role with real impact on player health and development.   Who We Are   Manchester City is a football club rooted in East Manchester, with a story that began in 1880 and continues to grow today. Built on resilience, belief and togetherness, success on the pitch is driven by the moments and memories shared with millions of Fans around the world. City is known for its bravery, its determination...

Based at City Football Academy in Manchester, this permanent full-time role leads Academy sports medicine provision and helps shape the medical standards, governance and day-to-day support that keep players safe, well cared for and ready to perform. You will work across the Academy pathway, bringing clinical judgement, calm leadership and joined-up thinking to a role with real impact on player health and development. Who We Are Manchester City is a football club rooted in East Manchester, with a story that began in 1880 and continues to grow today. Built on resilience, belief and togetherness, success on the pitch is driven by the moments and memories shared with millions of Fans around the world. City is known for its bravery, its determination to the very end and its strong connection to where we come from. With Mancunian roots and a global outlook, we are shaped by our Fans and driven by a long-term vision, from developing future talent to supporting the communities we...

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our Safeguarding Team as an Academy Safeguarding Manager.  The post holder will act as the Designated Safeguarding Lead for West Bromwich Albion FC’s Academy and be the main point of contact for anyone wishing to raise a safeguarding concern or seek advice in line with the Club’s safeguarding policies and procedures. The role will provide effective leadership in safeguarding children and adults at risk, ensuring full compliance with EFL and/or Premier League regulations and relevant legislation, while maintaining strong internal and external stakeholder relationships. Working closely with the Safeguarding Team and other Academy Staff, the post holder will support the day-to-day management of safeguarding cases, including investigations. The role will also contribute to the design and delivery of academy safeguarding training and support the implementation of strategy, initiatives and projects that ensure the...

We have an exciting opportunity for a self-motivated, forward-thinking and proactive individual to join our fully integrated Academy Performance Department as an Academy Performance Nutritionist.  This role is responsible for delivering nutritional interventions and education for academy players. The Academy Performance Nutritionist will deliver the performance nutrition strategy throughout the academy, providing high level, evidence based nutritional support that enhances the performance of academy players and educates key stakeholders throughout the phases. Additionally, the role will require regular and effective communication with the club’s sports science & catering staff to coordinate age-appropriate meal plans. This is a full-time position where you will be required to work 37.5 hours per week which includes evenings, weekends and bank holidays as required and in line with business needs. About The Role...

Who are we : Everton Football Club is one of world sport's most respected and revered names - a by-word for innovation, professionalism and community.    During the course of a glittering history spanning three centuries, we have been shaped and guided by our aspirational motto  Nil Satis Nisi Optimum  - nothing but the best is good enough.    One of only three clubs to have been a founder member of both the Football League and Premier League, our Men’s Senior Team has played more games in English football's top-flight than any other, winning nine league titles, five FA Cups and a European Cup Winners’ Cup.         In summer 2025, we embarked on an exciting new journey at Hill Dickinson Stadium, a world-class waterfront arena on the banks of Liverpool’s iconic River Mersey. The newest, most sustainable and most accessible stadium in the Premier League, our new home is also a state-of-the-art...

Coventry City Football Club is an ambitious, forward-thinking organisation with a proud heritage and a clear vision for the future. We are growing both on and off the pitch, investing in our people, our facilities, and our community. Joining us means being part of a progressive club where every role contributes to success, innovation is encouraged, and excellence is recognised. We offer the unique opportunity to work in a high-performance sporting environment while being part of a supportive, values-driven team that is shaping the next chapter of our journey. At Coventry City, you won’t just be working for a football club, you’ll be part of a movement. What We Can Offer At Coventry City Football Club, we know that success on the pitch comes from creating the right culture off it. That’s why we put people first. When you join us, you’ll become part of a supportive and close-knit team where collaboration and camaraderie are at the heart of everything...

Job Description Stockport county FC are seeking host families who can provide accommodation for Academy players aged 16-18 years. Our ideal host family provision will be able to offer young players a stable, safe and comfortable family environment. Young players like all young people require support to ensure good mental health and wellbeing, for elite youth footballers this is also imperative to their performance on the pitch. At Stockport County FC we pride ourselves on providing a nurturing environment for player growth and development. We want our players to fulfil their potential as people and players. Requirements: - You will be located within a 5-mile radius of our training facility (M31 1AE). - You should offer good quality accommodation, including a private bedroom for the player with the relevant amenities. - Other requirements are the provision of healthy nutritious meals, access to laundry, and wifi. - Full and part time accommodation will be required...

Location:   Manchester, GB Full Time / Part Time:   Full Time Contract Type:   Fixed Term Based at City Football Academy in Manchester, this full-time fixed-term role for the 2026/27 season sits at the centre of our studio production workflow, supporting the delivery of live and pre-recorded content to a consistently high broadcast standard. You will combine camera operation, VT playback and ingest, sound, autocue, editing and hands-on studio support to help keep productions running smoothly and reduce reliance on freelance cover.   Who We Are   Manchester City is a football club rooted in East Manchester, with a story that began in 1880 and continues to grow today. Built on resilience, belief and togetherness, success on the pitch is driven by the moments and memories shared with millions of Fans around the world. City is known for its bravery,...

We have an exciting opportunity to join our operations team as a Deputy Head of Grounds.   The post holder will be responsible for supporting the Training Ground Head Grounds Person in the management of the training grounds football pitches and associated environment to ensure the effective operation of training activities for over the West Bromwich Albion First Team, Academy Teams and Woman’s Teams.  The needs of the club will require a flexible approach to working hours including some work at weekends and early evenings when required. The premises are open primarily in normal daytime operating hours throughout the year. The training ground activities also involve occasional lettings of grounds facilities to visiting clubs. A high standard of professional care and discretion is essential for a prestigious training establishment on a 20-acre site with extensive grounds. Close liaison with the relevant playing squads management and staff are essential on...

Who are we : Everton Football Club is one of world sport's most respected and revered names - a by-word for innovation, professionalism and community.    During the course of a glittering history spanning three centuries, we have been shaped and guided by our aspirational motto  Nil Satis Nisi Optimum  - nothing but the best is good enough.    One of only three clubs to have been a founder member of both the Football League and Premier League, our Men’s Senior Team has played more games in English football's top-flight than any other, winning nine league titles, five FA Cups and a European Cup Winners’ Cup.         In summer 2025, we embarked on an exciting new journey at Hill Dickinson Stadium, a world-class waterfront arena on the banks of Liverpool’s iconic River Mersey. The newest, most sustainable and most accessible stadium in the Premier League, our new home is also a state-of-the-art...

Full job description We have an exciting opportunity for an individual to join our Sheffield Wednesday Community team as a Community Coach. This post is to lead on SWFCCP participation departments delivery. The Participation Department has 3 key pillars: Primary School Delivery, Football Development & SEND delivering over 350 hrs of delivery on a normal week. This exciting opportunity will require successful applicants to deliver creative and impactful sessions in accordance with the participation manager`s expectations and Quality Assurance Framework. The role requires an extremely organised, proactive individual who plans ahead and is motivated through positive impact on participants. You should be passionate about the development of young peoples skills and aspirations through education and football, enjoy teaching and delivering innovative schemes of work to full class groups &/ smaller cohorts as well as leading on large education and football...

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 Coaching Reporting to:  Youth Development Phase Manager Closing Date For Applications: 10th August 2026 About the Role: The Under 16 Head Coach is responsible for leading the coaching, performance and development programme for Nottingham Forest's Under 16 squad, creating an outstanding learning environment that prepares players for the successful transition into full-time football within the Professional Development Phase. The post-holder will lead the planning, delivery and review of all aspects of the Under 16 football programme, ensuring coaching sessions, match preparation, fixtures and individual player development are fully aligned to the Club's coaching philosophy, playing identity and long-term player development strategy. As the...