47 head of academy coaching jobs found

About The Role Key Responsibilities  To work as an integral member of the Academy Management Team to support the development and implementation of the Academy Performance Plan in conjunction with the Academy Manager and Head of Coaching. Responsible for devising, implementing and continually improving the technical coaching syllabus in line with the Academy coaching/playing philosophy in liaison with Head of Academy Coaching and Academy Manager. Responsible for ensuring YDP Age Group Coaches are delivering coaching sessions in line with the phase specific coaching syllabus and that match day philosophy is monitored. To be available to support the delivery within the u18s squad on a periodic basis Support the Head of Coaching with the implementation of the Coach Competency Framework and Individual Coach Development Plans for coaches within the Youth Development Phase. Responsible for developing a varied and suitable games...

About The Role An opportunity has arisen at Stoke City Football Club, of the English Football League, for a Professional Development Phase Coach to support its Football operations at our Category One status Academy at Clayton Wood Training Ground and various development centre locations. This position provides a unique chance to work in an elite environment, where you will play a vital role in shaping the future of aspiring footballers. You will work alongside the Academy team to plan and deliver programmes aimed at enhancing player performance and working towards player development plans. Your expertise will help foster a focused environment that encourages growth both on and off the pitch, preparing players for the challenges they will face in their football careers. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a high degree of flexibility to cover evenings and weekends work as required. The position will be offered on a 12 month fixed term...

About the job   Pearland Soccer Club is seeking an outstanding soccer coach to join our High Performance pathway, working within the MLS NEXT platform. The Head Coach will play a key role in developing players and teams to compete at a high level, while ensuring a strong focus on individual player development.   The successful candidate will contribute to the delivery and evolution of the club’s game model and methodology, helping to build a consistent and aligned identity across all levels of the program. This role requires a coach who is organized, driven, and able to connect effectively with players, staff, and families.   Coaching Responsibilities Assigned responsibility for a minimum of two teams Lead the development and management of all players within assigned teams Support recruitment, selection, development, and evaluation of players Develop and implement periodized plans for assigned teams Design and deliver...

About The Role   Job Role:  Lead Youth Development Phase Coach (u13-u16) Hours:  Full-Time Salary:  Competitive Walsall FC is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Lead Youth Development Phase Coach to join our Academy Coaching Department. This is a key role within our coaching team, responsible for implementing, monitoring and developing the Academy coaching programme in the Youth Development Phase age groups. You’ll work closely with the Academy Manager, Head of Coach Development, coaching colleagues and performance team to optimise player development and create a bespoke pathway for the players at the Academy. We're looking for someone with a proactive and organised approach, who thrives in high-pressure environments and is passionate about coaching in Youth Development.  Key Tasks and Responsibilities:  To work closely with the Academy Manager/Head of...

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   In this role you will be responsible for ensuring that playing surfaces are maintained to the highest professional standards, providing a safe, high-performing and visually outstanding environment for First Team, Academy, Women’s and wider Club activity. You will lead the grounds team, oversee specialist equipment and infrastructure, and deliver annual renovation and improvement programmes aligned to the Club’s operational and sporting objectives.  Key Responsibilities include: Delivery of high quality grounds maintenance services at all sites to the highest standard, in line with policies, legislative, environmental and certifying authorities’ compliance and best practice Full responsibility for allocated ground maintenance tasks from start to completion including scoping the task, pricing materials, liaising with the contractor, undertaking the work personally or...

About The Role   Job Title :  Head of Coach Development Location:  Portsmouth FC Training Ground Hours of work : Full-time, 37.5 hours/week Department:  Academy (Coaching) Reports to:  Academy Manager Salary:  £39,000 per annum. Role Summary:  Portsmouth FC are seeking to recruit a forward thinking and experienced player and coach developer to become the Head of Coach Development (HOCD). An individual whom would embody the values of Portsmouth – Stronger Together, Passionate, Proud and Honest.  The Head of Coach development will be responsible for the implementation, management and appraisal of the academy coaching staff. Manage the coaching pathway and the ensuring coaching delivery aligns with...

What will you be doing? Lead the U15 / U16 Team & Performance Culture: Provide inspirational leadership to players and staff, establishing a culture of excellence and continuous improvement in preparation for, delivery of, and review of international camps and events. Technical Leadership of Talent and Teams: Provide outstanding technical leadership to players and coaches across U15 / U16 age groups, including talent programmes associated to England teams. Develop & Deliver the Seasonal Plan: Design and implement the seasonal plan for U15 & U16 activity, along with all associated Regional and National talent activity ensuring alignment with the talent pathway calendar, and the England Youth Team Strategy – One Pride, Built to Roar. Planning should ensure consistency across the age group cycle, the wider England pathway, and England's How We Play principles through regular technical meetings. Manage Coaching Staff: Line manage the Emerging...

About the Role Hartlepool United FC Academy is seeking a dedicated U17s PDP Lead Coach & U16s Head Coach to work closely with our U17s Youth Team players and U16s Academy players. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering our coaching curriculum, helping with individual player development and assisting with daily academy tasks.   Summary of Main Duties • Plan and deliver structured coaching sessions to the academy players, mainly with U17s and U16s teams. • Effectively identify the players that can progress through the academy’s pathway. • Work closely with all academy and club staff to ensure all tasks are complete including admin and logistics. • Lead and manage the U17s fixtures and U16s fixtures.   Responsibilities & Key Duties – Coaching Plan, Deliver & Review highly structured coaching sessions...

Bristol City Women is seeking a Sporting Director to lead all football-related activities and drive the club’s long-term sporting vision.   Reporting directly to the CEO, the Sporting Director will be responsible for defining and executing a clear, cohesive football strategy across all areas, including recruitment, squad management, academy development, and performance services.   The successful candidate will combine deep expertise in women’s football with strong leadership, strategic thinking, and a commitment to building a high-performance culture. This role will play a critical part in establishing Bristol City Women as a competitive and progressive force in the game.   This is a full-time, Bristol-based role with travel as required.   Please note that recruitment for this position is supported by Bloom Sports Partners.   Key Responsibilities Sporting Leadership Define and deliver the club’s football strategy and overarching playing philosophy...

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...

Tempo Football Academy, in partnership with Treaty United, is recruiting a full-time Academy Head Coach to work across both the League of Ireland academy structure and our full-time Football & Education Programme. This is a unique opportunity for an ambitious coach to work daily within a professional player development environment, helping shape elite young players on and off the pitch. Position Details Full-Time Position (40 Hours Per Week) Salary: €32,000 – €35,000 per year Based in Limerick, Ireland Includes daytime coaching, evenings, and weekend fixtures International travel opportunities included Role Overview The successful candidate will: Head coach ONE boys academy age group within the Treaty United Academy structure (U13, U14, U15 or U17) Coach daily within the Tempo/Treaty Full-Time Football & Education Programme Plan and deliver high-level training sessions Lead teams during League of Ireland...

Salary:  Please state your expectations within your application Contract:  Full Time, 42 hours a week Location:  The Nigel Doughty Academy, Nottingham, NG2 7SR Department:  First Team Sports Science and Medicine Reporting to:  Head of First Team Physiotherapy Closing Date For Applications:  3rd June 2026 About the Role: We are seeking a dynamic and highly skilled Performance Physiotherapist to join our Men’s First Team medical department. This role is designed for a specialist who sits at the intersection of clinical excellence and athletic performance. The primary focus is not just the treatment of injury, but the proactive optimisation of physical robustness and the delivery of high-performance strategies to keep our squad at their peak throughout the Premier League season. The successful candidate will work within a progressive medical and performance team, focusing on injury prevention, recovery protocols,...

Salary:  Please state your expectations within your application Contract:  Full Time, 42 hours a week Location:  The Nigel Doughty Academy, Nottingham, NG2 7SR Department:  First Team Sports Science and Medicine Reporting to:  Head of First Team Physiotherapy Closing Date For Applications:  3rd June 2026 About the Role: We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Rehabilitation Physiotherapist to join our Men’s First Team medical department. This is a pivotal role designed for a practitioner who thrives in a high-pressure, elite sporting environment and is dedicated to returning world-class athletes to peak performance. The successful candidate will work as an integral part of a progressive, multi-disciplinary medical and performance team. You will be responsible for leading and managing the end-to-end injury process for individual players, acting as the primary coordinator to bring in specialist...

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...

Overview Columbus Crew is searching for an energetic and passionate individual for an Assistant Video Coach Analyst full time role. This individual will help facilitate and manage all performance and technical related video production for First Team training and games but also be responsible for video components across the entire player pathway (first team, second team and academy) Within this role, the individual should be prepared to create and execute video product at a professional level, work with athlete database technology and platforms, create productive relationships with colleagues and athletes, and have a deep passion for the game.   Responsibilities Manage and be held accountable for video recording, coding & sharing of all First Team training sessions and games. Assist in the creation of all pre-game and post-game presentations for the preparation of the team. Provide video & data analysis reports of opponent individual...

COMPANY BACKGROUND   The Houston Dynamo Football Club (HDFC) is a multi-faceted organization dedicated to inspiring and supporting soccer participation and growth in Houston, TX and beyond. The Club’s brands include men's and women's professional teams - the Houston Dynamo (MLS) and Houston Dash (NWSL), a development academy, Houston Dynamo Dash Charities, as well as Shell Energy Stadium and Houston Sports Park.   The Dynamo has a rich history of success, including MLS Cup titles in 2006 and 2007 and US Open Cup Championships (2018 and 2023.) The Dynamo is focused on building toward the next championship and inspiring and uniting the city of Houston through the sport of soccer and community outreach by creating the most inclusive sporting experience and diverse fan base in the city and state.    JOB DESCRIPTION/SUMMARY As a head coach within the Academy (specific team TBC) of Houston Dynamo, you will play a pivotal role...

Position Summary: Atlanta United FC is seeking an Academy Fitness Coach responsible for on-field fitness, strength training, and load prescription and monitoring to progress players through the Development Pathway. This role blends Long-Term Athletic Development (LTAD) principles with evidence-based training methodologies to build resilient, well-rounded athletes. The Fitness Coach will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary performance, medical, and technical team to support player health, physical development, and football-specific fitness. The professional plays a crucial role in implementing our development and training philosophies throughout all on-field applications, as well as during matches, domestic travel, and off-season programming. We seek a creative mind who has the courage to innovate and try new ideas, and who wants to be a part of an integrated high-performance team. This position is based at the Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Training Ground...

POSITION OVERVIEW The Athletic Development Coach will lead the Long-Term Athletic Development (LTAD) program for the Nashville SC Academy in alignment with the High Performance philosophy. This role works closely with High Performance staff across NSC and HCFC to design and implement team and individual programs, both in the gym and on the field, to optimize youth athlete development. The ideal candidate has coaching or strength & conditioning experience, formal education in exercise physiology or a related field, and expertise in load management for youth soccer. This position reports to the Director of High Performance and the Head of Athletic Development for the First Team, and collaborates with the Academy Director, Athletic Trainers, and performance staff to support a collaborative, high-performance environment. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of elite youth soccer players!   RESPONSIBILITIES Lead and...