56 academy jobs found

Location:   Manchester, GB Full Time / Part Time:   Full Time Contract Type:   Permanent   Based in Manchester, this permanent full-time role plays a key part in supporting player development across the Manchester City Academy. Working at the intersection of performance analysis, player development and data insight, you will help provide evidence-informed recommendations that support player progression, individual learning plans and long-term pathway decisions across the Academy.   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...

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...

Academy Values:  Players First: holding individual player development as the main intention behind decisions made as a coach and wider professional.   Togetherness: working in a prosocial manner as part of a wider team – 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 in a manner which allows learning, growth and reflection.  Key Responsibilities The current post holder will strive to develop gold standard practice within the academy Performance & Medicine department at AFC Bournemouth, delivering the day-to-day physical development programme to our U18 squad. This will be achieved through the understanding and implementation of best practice strength and conditioning, and appropriate level of scientific support.       Departmental...

About The Role Here at West Bromwich Albion Football Club we have an exciting opportunity to join our Academy Sports Science and Medical Team as Head of Academy Sports Science.   As part of the Academy Sports Science & Medicine team, you will play a key part in being a leading performance team with the aim of Enhancing the development of young players, Measuring performance & development, and Educating players, coaches and interdisciplinary staff. You will be delivering an elite service adopting a holistic approach to improving the performance of players across the full Academy with a particular focus on the U18’s.    About The Candidate Person Specification  Essential Criteria  Extensive experience of working in the elite sporting environment. Postgraduate qualification in Sport Science, S&C...

Location: The County Ground with the abilities to travel to other training facilities    Reports to:  Academy Head of Education Fixed Term Contract: 9 hours per week Salary: Hourly Rate £20 per hour Overall purpose of the job Offer inspirational education opportunities that support high achievement in the classroom, empowering learners to pursue their aspirations, to push boundaries in a safe, enjoyable, and demanding environment. Additional Learning Support Tutors provide direct support of learning to individual learners, over and above that which is normally provided to support the apprentices achieve their educational goals alongside their athletic progress. Key tasks and responsibilities    Education Delivery Provide Additional Learning Support as agreed by the LFE Regional Officer, the BTEC Tutor and the Head of Education at the Club Ensure apprentices’ safety and...

Location: The County Ground with the abilities to travel to other training facilities    Reports to:  Academy Head of Education Fixed Term Contract: 12 hours per week ( Salary: Hourly Rate £30 per hour Overall purpose of the job Offer inspirational education opportunities that support high achievement in the classroom, whilst developing well-rounded individuals striving to be the best they can be. The role of the tutor is to work within scholarship programme with the education team delivering on our BTEC Level 3 Nationals in Sporting Excellence and Performance and our Hybrid day release programme for our GCSE learners. Post holder will work with internal and external (LFE) partner standards and procedures in line with their teaching, learning and assessment processes. You will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check to work at Swindon Town FC. Key tasks and responsibilities    Education...

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   The Purpose: Our Academy Safeguarding Officer plays a vital role in embedding a positive, proactive safeguarding culture across the Academy. The position ensures our commitment to the highest standards of care, creating a safe, supportive and inspiring environment for all young players, staff and visitors. This role is central to fulfilling our legal and regulatory safeguarding responsibilities, delivering the Academy’s preventative safeguarding strategy and responding effectively to day-to-day safeguarding matters. It also drives continuous improvement by identifying and implementing initiatives that strengthen safeguarding practices and enhance the overall Academy experience.   The Role:   Serve as the Academy’s source of safeguarding expertise, providing guidance, support and advice. Ensure full compliance with statutory safeguarding legislation and adherence to League...

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...

About The Role Preston North End Football Club are looking to recruit a Lead Academy Scout to cover the Manchester area. You will be expected to cover a minimum of three games per week.    * You are expected to attend live grassroots and Academy football games on a frequent basis (a maximum of three paid games per week). Attendance at each game should be approved by the Head of Academy Recruitment, Academy Senior Scout or Analysis, Recruitment and Administration support.    * You are expected to submit a player report onto the Academy's Performance Management Application software (PMA) centralised system.    * You are required to report any relevant information that may concern potential player targets back to the Head of Academy Recruitment, Academy Senior Scout, or Analysis, Recruitment and Administration support.    * The ideal candidate should have prior experience working within an...

At Manchester United, we believe that excellence on the pitch starts with excellence off the pitch. Our team thrives in a high-performance environment, united by a shared passion for success. We aim to elevate the standard of performance through collaboration and continuous growth, creating a space where everyone can contribute their best to our common goals.     We work together at our iconic Manchester United offices, enabling connection and innovation as we look ahead to what we can achieve as a global football club. We are excited to bring in passionate people who share our vision and drive for success.      The Role:   Primarily responsible for leading and delivering the Academy’s Psychology provision, this role will oversee the Academy working group that manages complex performance and wellbeing cases, while coordinating and driving the Academy’s Mental Health and Wellbeing Action Plan to support holistic player development....

Job Title : Academy Coach - Professional Player to Coach Scheme (PPCS) Reports to : Assistant Head of Academy Football Development Location : Robert Rowan Performance Centre - Jersey Road Department : Academy Sub-department : Coaching Hours per week : 40 hrs per week     The Club   Brentford FC is a bit different from other Premier League football clubs. We put our fans first, we are a true community club and while we are financially sustainable, we are not afraid to take calculated risks. We take huge pride in our environment and culture within the Club which focuses on development, inclusion and not being afraid to think differently.   Being progressive, humble and respectful while sticking together as one team across the Club guides how we work and the decisions we make each day.   We also firmly believe that a diverse workforce is a better workforce which will help us develop ideas, solve problems and...

Job Title:  Academy Athletic Development Coach Department:  Sports Performance Reports to:  VP, Sports Performance & Health   Job Summary We are seeking a passionate and experienced Academy Athletic Development Coach to join our team. This role will focus on creating robust, durable athletes who can excel in future football environments. The ideal candidate will have a background in gym-based training methodology, physical education concepts, as well as experience with on- and off-field programming.   What You’ll Do: Develop and implement comprehensive athletic development programs that prioritize strength, conditioning, and injury prevention tailored specifically for youth football athletes. Conduct assessments to identify individual athlete needs Collaborate with coaching staff to integrate athletic development into overall football training and practice sessions. Educate and mentor athletes on the...

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...

Lincoln City Football Club Academy and Lincoln City Foundation are looking for enthusiastic, skilled football coaches to work on our Elite Development Pathway, working with our girls academy programme which consists of two weekly training sessions with a Saturday matchday in the Junior Premier League. The Elite Development Pathway girls academy look to support the technical, individual tactical, unit tactical, team tactical, physical, psychological and social development of girls U13-U16 who are perceived to have a high level of potential. The programme aims to support the development of girls through structured and engaging practices, while monitoring the girls to support the recommendation into the English FA at the right time for the child. Roles & Responsibilities: Training • Plan, deliver and review effective sessions to support the development of tactical understanding as an individual, unit and team in line with the tactical curriculum. • Plan in...

About Varsity Nine Varsity Nine is building one of Europe’s leading private football and athlete development environments, creating pathways across academy football, US College scholarships, professional opportunities, international programmes, and elite showcase events. The role will mainly be based in Milton Keynes, with a secondary working location at Bisham Abbey Sports Centre. We work with talented players from the UK and around the world, combining high-level coaching, performance analysis, education, recruitment support, and player management to help each athlete progress. Joining Varsity Nine means becoming part of a fast-growing, ambitious football organisation with a clear purpose: to create life-changing opportunities for young athletes. This is an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, contribute to meaningful player outcomes, and help shape a modern football business with significant plans for growth. Role Summary The Lead Performance Analyst is...

About Varsity Nine Varsity Nine is building one of Europe’s leading private football and athlete development environments, creating pathways across academy football, US College scholarships, professional opportunities, international programmes, and elite showcase events. The role will mainly be based in Milton Keynes, with a secondary working location at Bisham Abbey Sports Centre. We work with talented players from the UK and around the world, combining high-level coaching, performance analysis, education, recruitment support, and player management to help each athlete progress. Joining Varsity Nine means becoming part of a fast-growing, ambitious football organisation with a clear purpose: to create life-changing opportunities for young athletes. This is an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, contribute to meaningful player outcomes, and help shape a modern football business with significant plans for growth. Role Summary The Head of Sports Performance...

About Varsity Nine Varsity Nine is building one of Europe’s leading private football and athlete development environments, creating pathways across academy football, US College scholarships, professional opportunities, international programmes, and elite showcase events. We work with talented players from the UK and around the world, combining high-level coaching, performance analysis, education, recruitment support, and player management to help each athlete progress. Joining Varsity Nine means becoming part of a fast-growing, ambitious football organisation with a clear purpose: to create life-changing opportunities for young athletes. This is an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, contribute to meaningful player outcomes, and help shape a modern football business with significant plans for growth. Role Summary The Head Coach & Elite Development Lead is a "boots on the ground" leadership position. The role will mainly be based in Milton Keynes, with...

Closing Date for Application: 23rd June 2026 Purpose Established in 1986, City in the Community is Manchester City’s official charity. We support people across Manchester by empowering healthier lives through football. Our programmes place physical and mental wellbeing at their core, whilst also creating healthy futures and healthy communities.  The purpose of this role is to deliver the Primary Schools and Disability Schools programme within schools across Greater Manchester. The programme includes the delivery of National Curriculum PE, the Premier League Primary Stars programme, inclusive physical activity lessons, and programme related events. Accountabilities Delivering the Primary Schools and Disability Schools programmes to schools across Greater Manchester. A focus will be placed on high-quality delivery that increases pupils and teacher’s confidence and competence across the topics delivered. Working in partnership with the Primary Schools...