79 lead coach jobs found

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...

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...

Tempo Football Academy Full-time | 40 hours | €34,000–€37,000  Tempo Football Academy delivers a full-time Football & Education TY Programme and an elite Junior Academy across multiple counties. We are now hiring a high-standards, organised and ambitious Head of Academy to lead our Limerick region. This is a full-time coaching and leadership role within a growing academy structure. Key Responsibilities Deliver high-quality daily coaching on our full-time TY Football & Education programme (Mon–Fri, 9–3). Lead Junior Academy training for elite players (Wed & Fri, 4–6). Build competitive squads in all age groups and manage the full games programme , ensuring strong organisation and preparation. Implement and uphold a clear Tempo playing style and training curriculum . Lead regular coach CPD sessions and support development of assistant coaches. Carry out club visits to strengthen relationships and support player...

Position: OPDL Head Coach (Part-time) Department: Technical Reports to: High Performance Manger & Senior Technical Director Salary Range: $10,000- $17,000 (dependent on qualifications and experience) Employment Dates:   September 2025- October 2026 Oakville Soccer Club The Oakville Soccer Club, founded in 1972, is one of the largest amateur soccer clubs in Canada with over 19,000 participants annually. Based at the Pine Glen Soccer Centre, a 100,000 square foot indoor soccer facility in North Oakville, the Club provides year-round recreational and competitive programming for both youth and adults. Proudly working with over 1,200 volunteer and professional coaches each year, the Club strives to promote a culture of development, inclusivity and positivity. A consistent leader within amateur soccer and sport, OSC is an active member of Ontario Soccer and the provincial soccer community and is a Canada Soccer National Youth Club Licence holder.  ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Location:   Manchester, GB Opening Date:   24 Mar 2026 Full Time / Part Time:   Full Time Contract Type:   Fixed Term Closing Date for Application: 13th April 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 the Community Coach – BTEC role is to deliver a high-quality BTEC Sport programme in partnership with a CITC partner colleges, serving as a positive role model and mentor to participants while supporting their academic, personal, and physical development. The role also contributes to programme recruitment and visibility...

Closing Date for Application: 13th April 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 the Community Coach – BTEC role is to deliver a high-quality BTEC Sport programme in partnership with a CITC partner colleges, serving as a positive role model and mentor to participants while supporting their academic, personal, and physical development. The role also contributes to programme recruitment and visibility through active engagement in school, college, football club, and community events – including out-of-hours activities.   Accountabilities Plan and deliver high-quality practical football and sport sessions as part of the BTEC programme, ensuring consistency with...

About The Role   Contribute towards Cardiff City’s Performance and Medical Departments vision of optimising player availability and physical performance through elite, integrated, evidence-based physical performance support, specifically working with First Team players. About The Candidate Ensuring the day-to-day implementation of individual physical performance support to First Team players; ensuring that each player’s individual physical priorities are targeted, driven by objective profiling. Lead the monitoring and analysis of physical performance data, working to ensure that this data is used to optimise on-field and gym-based training practices through the production of comprehensive physical performance reports. Ensure the implementation of player monitoring and testing systems (performance, development, workload, and response), generating insights used to...

This is a key role within our performance team, responsible for delivering top-level care, injury prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation for our Men’s First Team.   You’ll work closely with the Head of Medical, coaching colleagues and performance team to optimise player availability and ensure elite-level medical provision. We're looking for someone with a proactive and organised approach, who thrives in high-pressure environments and is passionate about sports medicine. Key responsibilities in this role include: Act as lead physiotherapist for all first team training and games, ensuring adequate emergency first aid provision for training, home and away fixtures. To provide evidence-based assessment, treatment and rehabilitation programmes for all first team players. Play an active role in developing and enhancing the treatment and management of injuries programme, to date with current research developments and guidelines. Maintain detailed,...

Contract Type: Permanent Hours: 40 Hours Full Time Location: Sheffield United Training Academy and various opposition clubs Department: Academy Elite Performance Line Manager: Head of Academy Elite Performance Rate of Pay: Up to £29,725 per annum, depending on experience Post Reference: AC042026-PAPPC All applicants are required to complete our official application form, found on our website's vacancy page.  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 Elite Performance Team are looking to recruit a passionate and knowledgeable physical performance coach to join our team. The successful candidate, as part of the academy performance team, will be responsible for creating and delivering the physical performance development programme for...

Soccer Post is the country’s largest chain of local community focused soccer specialty stores. We are looking for new team members to be part of our national expansion. If you are known for your energy, initiative, and commitment to a career in retail management, we would really like to meet you. Our customers are soccer enthusiasts and athletes, and our team is comprised of service-first professionals with diverse experiences and interests. Store managers run a small business, with accountability for sales and marketing, operations, people management, and product. The ideal candidate is passionate about customers, teams, and the opportunity to make an impact on their community. This full-time management position is an opportunity to build a career with a growing business. What it takes to play at Soccer Post: You have two plus years successful experience in retail as a manager, and demonstrate a good understanding of operations, inventory...

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...

Full job description Job Summary Football Squirts is looking to employ a part time lead sports/football coach to deliver our Football Squirts classes on a Saturday morning at one of our venues; White Swan Centre The role will include planning and delivering 3 45 minute fun and engaging football sessions for 2-6 years with full training and equipment to be provided. The ideal candidate will have Experience and a passion for delivering sports classes, FA coaching qualifications an and up to date DBS (can be provided) Perfect for someone who would like to work with children, gain experience and learn from our current amazing coaches. Full job description Job Summary  :- Come and join the fastest growing Football Coaching Organisation in the UK as an Assistant or Lead Football Coach. Must Have Fun Fun Fun with Our Football Squirts Kids! Also Increased Pay if able to Assist at Half Term, Easter, Summer Holiday Camps Must have Outgoing...

Salary:  Please state your expectations within your application Contract:  Full Time, 42 hours a week Location:  The Nigel Doughty Academy, Nottingham, NG2 7SR Working Arrangements:  On site Closing Date For Applications: The Perks of the Job: 17th April 2026 Opportunity to access tickets for events at The City Ground. Employee Assistance Programme. Access to high street and gym discounts. Discount within our Club shop. Free on-site parking. Role overview: The Football Administrator will support the day-to-day operations of the First Team departments as well as being a presence to welcome visitors on site. The role will predominantly focus on carrying out the administration of the First Team & adherence of visitors to the Training Ground Safeguarding and Security procedures on site. The role will work closely with the Operational Departments of the Academy & Women’s...

Individual Player Development Coach Newcastle United Women Academy  Permanent  Competitive Salary Closing Date: 10th April 2026 Turn potential into performance  - helping young players thrive on and off the pitch. We are the heartbeat of the city. Newcastle United Women (NUW) is proud to be part of a progressive and ambitious football club with a clear vision  for the women’s and girls’ game. Our Academy plays a vital role in developing talented young players within a safe, inclusive and high‑performance environment  About the role We are seeking an Individual Development Coach to support the holistic development of our High Potential Academy players, working closely with the Academy Manager, U21 Head Coach and Age Group Lead Coaches. What you'll do *       Support the Academy Manager and U21 Head Coach in the development of NUW Academy players and support Age Group...