31 academy player development leadership jobs found

About The Role   Our Head of Education plays a critical role in developing and supporting our players within the Academy.     We are currently seeking to recruit a qualified, experienced, and passionate educator to join our already successful team of staff.     The successful candidate will be required to plan and deliver lectures and educational sessions, observe PDP training sessions, attend weekend games (where applicable) and support individual players development whilst playing their part in the development and implementation of the club’s syllabus. 

NUW Academy Education Lead Permanent  Newcastle upon Tyne  Competitive Salary Closing Date: 21st October 2026 Be part of something bigger. Empowering young players to achieve excellence in education, football and life. We are the heartbeat of the city, a club with bold ambitions on a global stage and deep roots in our community. If you’re driven to raise the bar, make an impact and contribute to a high-performance culture, you’ll find the platform, the people and the pride to do your best work here. We work as One Club, with excellence, integrity, accountability and relentless ambition shaping how we work together. Newcastle United Women are seeking an Academy Education Lead to play a vital role in supporting the academic, personal and holistic development of our Academy players. About the role This is an exciting opportunity to join our growing Women's Academy and help create an environment where players can...

JOB TITLE: Lead Coach Football (Malvern College) DEPARTMENT: Commercial, Football Schools, Football Projects DIRECT REPORTS: Contracted and Sessional Coaches only LOCATION: Malvern College,  College Rd, Malvern WR14 3 DF CONTRACT: Full-time 35 hours any 6 of 7 days JOB FUNCTION: To deliver safe, inclusive, high quality provision across the Football Projects & Post 16 programme and various important activity and to lead and support on the development of programmes this will include all activities but not limited to Malvern College.   Closing date: 15th October 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.   MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:       To oversee, deliver and support the effective...

JOB TITLE: Head Coach School Football (Glenalmond College) DEPARTMENT: Commercial, Soccer Schools, Football Projects LOCATION: Glenalmond, Perth, Perthshire, PH1 3RY DIRECT REPORTS: Contracted and Sessional Coaches only CONTRACT: Full-time 35 hours any 6 of 7 days JOB FUNCTION: To deliver safe, inclusive, high quality provision across the Football Projects & Post 16 programme and various important activity and to lead and support on the development of programmes this will include all activities but not limited to Glenalmond College. 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.     MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:       To oversee, deliver and support the effective planning, execution and delivery of the...

Adhere to our Player Care purpose of supporting player development by building a positive and supportive environment for our players to develop as people. This individual must have Academy Player Care experience, as well as experience managing PGAAC Audit’s and staff.  The Academy has been driving towards excellence over the years and since achieving Category One, this is a really exciting time to join us, as we move on to the next stage, and continue to support the First Team.  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.  Key Responsibilities  Player Care  Lead...

About the role AFC Wimbledon Academy is seeking an Under 18 Goalkeeper Coach to lead and effectively deliver the U18 player development programme, ensuring high-quality coaching provision across the training and games programme in line with the Club’s football philosophy, performance objectives and agreed schedule.   Read the full job description here . Who are we   AFC Wimbledon is a professional football club based in Wimbledon, London with an astonishing history, having been reformed in 2002 to continue 135 years of Wimbledon sporting representation. In 2020 the club returned home to Plough Lane, Wimbledon - to the brand-new Cherry Red Records Stadium - a purpose-built long-awaited modern stadium with 9,000 capacity and excellent corporate and event facilities, funded by the dedicated contributions of its fans. The original Wimbledon FC played just yards away for 70 years and achieved worldwide fame by going from non-league to the...

Derby County are seeking to recruit a Lead U13 Coach to join the Coaching Department at Moor Farm Training Centre. Working for Derby County Football Club offers a unique opportunity to be part of one of England’s most historic and passionately supported clubs. With a proud legacy, a dedicated fan base, and an exciting vision for the future, Derby County offers a dynamic and rewarding work environment both on and off the pitch. Whether you're joining the team in coaching, administration, marketing, or operations, you'll be contributing to a culture rooted in ambition, community, and progress. Employees benefit from a collaborative work environment and opportunities for professional development. The successful candidate will be responsible for acting as a full-time lead coach within the Youth Development phase, holding responsibility for the day-to-day organisation and delivery of an age-specific coaching and games programme that is focused on the long-term objective of...

  Role Overview   We are seeking an enthusiastic  Coach  to join our  Academy  team. The postholder is responsible for designing and delivering training sessions within the structure of the Academy coaching framework. Working 8 hours per week (4 Training and 4 Matchday)   Key Responsibilities   Show professionalism and desire to develop players in line with the coaching philosophy of the club.   Plan and deliver training sessions in alignment with the curriculum. Develop individual players to allow them the opportunity to reach their maximum potential.  Work well with a team of coaches within the Foundation Phase to ensure that the high standards of the Academy are met. Continuously represent the clubs culture and values to promote a positive environment for players and staff.   Essential   UEFA B licence & FA Youth Award Excellent interpersonal and...

Job Advert – Football Coach & Education Tutor (Full-Time) – Pro Elite United Stoke Salary: £26,000 – £30,000 Location: Stoke-on-trent Hours: Full-time (Daytime hours, aligned with our scholars’ timetable) Start Date: September 2027 About Us – Pro Elite United Pro Elite United is one of the UK’s largest and fastest-growing football feeder organisations , with a proven track record of developing players and progressing them into professional clubs across the UK and Europe . To date, we have successfully bridged over 53 players into professional football. We currently operate highly successful full-time football college programmes in Manchester, Darwen, and other regions , and we are now expanding into Stoke-on-Trent as part of our national franchise growth. Our programmes combine elite football coaching , strength & conditioning , and academic study , helping 16–19-year-old scholars...

Job Description Pre-Academy and Blues Elite Lead   Location: Knighthead Performance Centre, Birmingham Department: Academy Recruitment Reports to: Head of Local Academy Player Recruitment   Join Birmingham City Football Club Birmingham City Football Club is entering an exciting new era, driven by ambition, innovation, and a commitment to developing world-class talent both on and off the pitch.   As we continue to strengthen our Academy pathway, we are seeking a passionate and experienced Pre-Academy and Blues Elite Lead to play a pivotal role in identifying and nurturing the next generation of Birmingham City players.   This is an outstanding opportunity to lead talent identification and recruitment activity within our Pre-Academy and Blues Elite programmes, helping shape the future of the Academy while creating exceptional experiences for young players and their families.    ...

San Antonio City Soccer Club | 204 W Specht Rd, San Antonio, TX 78260 | Full-time | $70,000 - $80,000 per year San Antonio City Soccer Club (SA CITY) is a nationally recognized club that was founded in 2004 and is San Antonio's model youth soccer club. Position Overview San Antonio City Soccer Club is seeking a Director of Boys ECNL to lead our boys National Platform. The Director of Boys ECNL owns the technical direction, coaching staff, and day to day operation of the boys ECNL and ECNL Regional League programs across the u13-u19 age groups. This role is responsible for the quality of the player experience, the performance of the coaching staff, and the growth and retention of the boys side of the club. As the pinnacle of SA City's boys player pathway, the Director will set and protect our championship culture and playing identity while preparing the club's next generation of talent. The Director will also serve as head coach for an assigned team within the boys...

POSITION SUMMARY The Academy Head of Performance will develop and implement strength and conditioning training for D.C. United’s academy teams in accordance with the academy’s curriculum, periodization, objectives, and values. They will work in conjunction with head coaches, goalkeeper coach, athletic trainer and other teams in the club to maximize the potential of each player, and the efficiency of each session. The Head of Performance will be required at team training sessions, matches, and tournaments, as directed by the Academy Director. They are also expected to test and monitor the player’s physical profiles to highlight areas of improvement/strength, to inform appropriate training prescription. Constant, specific and accurate feedback to players/coaching staff will be necessary as is the tracking of specific, trackable data points. The priority of the Academy Performance Coach will be to monitor and develop the academy players physical capabilities...

Job Title U21 Assistant Coach Department Academy Direct Reports None Reports to U21 Head Coach Location Cobdown Park, Station Road, Aylesford, Kent, ME20 6AU Working Pattern 40 hours per week, including evenings and weekends Level of DBS Enhanced Child Barred List   About Us London City Lionesses are part of the Kynisca group, setting a vision and building an infrastructure in which all the players and staff can thrive.    Owned by Michele Kang, our vision for Kynisca is to:     1.       Become the most pre-eminent sports organisation in the world;  2.       Have a high-performance culture of winning on and off the pitch;  3.       Train women as women; and  4.       Motivate and inspire the next generation of girls and women.   Role Purpose:  The U21 Assistant Coach is responsible for embedding a learning environment for...

Job description As Lead Academy Performance Coach (U9-U16) you will be responsible for both the wider physical performance strategy in the FP and YDP and performance support for select YDP age-groups. This is both a coaching and leadership position that requires you to have combined experience as an applied practitioner and leading a team of performance coaches to implement physical performance strategies. Preferable, you will also have experience in both applied sport science and strength and conditioning in a youth development programme. The role will also work in collaboration with the HoP, Lead Academy Physiotherapist, Lead Academy Strength and Conditioning Coach and Lead Academy Performance Coach (PDP), to identify innovative practice to develop the programme. Job Responsibilities • Assist HoP with the production, implementation, and monitoring of the Performance Department Plan in line with the Academy Performance Plan and EPPP requirements. ...

WHO WE ARE  Awarded Major League Soccer’s 16th franchise in 2008, the Philadelphia Union officially took the pitch in 2010 and have been raising expectations ever since. Owned and operated by Union Sports & Entertainment, the Philadelphia Union call Subaru Park home—an 18,500-seat, world-class, soccer-specific stadium set along the Delaware River beneath the Commodore Barry Bridge, just 15 miles from downtown Philadelphia. On the field, the Union have established themselves as one of Major League Soccer’s most consistent and competitive clubs. The team reached the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Final three times (2014, 2015, and 2018), made multiple MLS Cup Playoff appearances, and captured the Supporters’ Shield in 2020 and again in 2025 , recognizing the club’s excellence and consistency across the regular season. The Union also hosted the Eastern Conference Final in 2021, were crowned Eastern Conference Champions in 2022 , and advanced to...

Summary: Reporting to the SDFC Head of Human Performance, with a dotted-line relationship to the SDFC EVP, Head of Academy, the Head of Academy Human Performance leads the delivery of the Right to Dream strategy, performance standards, and clinical governance across all aspects of Academy human performance, including medical care, rehabilitation, strength and conditioning, sports science, nutrition, and mental performance. Operating within a fully funded, residential academy environment for student-athletes, this role is responsible for ensuring players are healthy, available, and physically prepared to meet the demands of the game, while prioritizing individual growth, maturation, and long-term wellbeing. The position requires extensive experience working within an integrated performance and medical program, with the ability to align multidisciplinary teams, establish consistent standards of care, and translate performance science into daily practice. As a key link...

Real Salt Lake, Real Monarchs, and the RSL Academy are united by a shared mission of winning together through development. We are committed to building world-class teams by investing in people—developing players, staff, and leaders through collaboration, innovation, and a high-performance culture. If you’re passionate about soccer, data, and scouting, we invite you to grow your career with Utah Soccer. SUMMARY: The Director of Soccer Analytics leads the club’s soccer analytics function in support of scouting and recruitment across MLS, MLS NEXT Pro, and Academy pathways. This role owns recruitment data strategy, player evaluation models, and scouting decision-support, ensuring alignment of methodology, data providers, and reporting standards across the organization. This position plays a critical role in supporting evidence-based recruitment by unifying event, tracking, and video data, benchmarking targets, and delivering clear, actionable player...

Lead Academy Performance Scientist Contract Type: Permanent, full time Hours: 40 hours per week Location: Sheffield United Training Academy and various opposition clubs Line Manager: Academy Head of Elite Performance Salary: Dependent on experience Post Reference: AC1026-PLAPS   Sheffield United FC Academy are committed to being one of the best and innovative developers of talent in the country; to Out Run, Out Fight, Out Play the opposition. To contribute to this ambition, the Academy Elite Performance Team are looking to recruit a passionate and knowledgeable Performance Scientist to provide high-quality applied performance science support across the Academy, with a focus on the Professional Development Phase. Working within an integrated...

The Role We are looking for an Academy Performance Psychologist on a 12 month fixed-term contract basis, to be responsible for the coordination and delivery of our performance psychology provision across all age groups (U9-U21). The psychology service will reflect and support the strategic direction of our Academy by optimising players’ champion mentality. In this exciting role, you will help develop the requisite psychological capacities to achieve high performance, and you'll be imbedded within an interdisciplinary team and expected to collaboratively work with multiple colleagues to optimise our players’ potential.   Who we are We are one of the most famous clubs in world football, with a rich heritage and history of success – read more about our history, here . Beyond that, we are passionate about our local community and, behind the scenes, we have a wide variety of opportunities and career paths for all. We have a very...