28 academy jobs found in Birmingham

Job Description Academy Coach (Casual) Birmingham City Football Club   Locations: Knighthead Performance Centre ​ ​Birmingham City Football Club is seeking a passionate and experienced Pre-Academy Lead Coach to design and deliver a high-quality coaching programme for our youngest emerging talent. You’ll play a key role in shaping future Academy players through a holistic, player-centred approach while leading a committed team of coaches and collaborating with the wider multidisciplinary staff. ​ About Birmingham City FC Birmingham City FC is undergoing significant growth and transformation, supported by major investment across football, commercial, and community operations. As part of the Sports Quarter project, the Club is building for long-term success by enhancing its people, culture, performance environment, and infrastructure. ​ About the Role The Academy Coach will lead the development of a designated...

Job Description Birmingham City Football Club Boy's Academy | Part-time ​ As a Local Academy Scout, you will be responsible for identifying, assessing and recommending talented young players within a 90-minute radius of the Knighthead Performance Centre. Working closely with the Academy Recruitment Team, you will help ensure Birmingham City FC continues to attract high-potential players capable of progressing through the Academy system.   The role requires regular attendance at grassroots fixtures, school matches, tournaments, festivals, development centres and other football events, primarily at weekends with some evening commitments.   Key Responsibilities Identify and assess talented players across targeted age groups and positions. Attend and observe grassroots, school and development football fixtures. Produce detailed, objective player reports using the Club's scouting systems. Monitor and track...

Job Description Birmingham City Football Club Boy's Academy | Part-time ​ Birmingham City FC Academy is seeking an experienced and passionate Lead Local Academy Scout (Pre-Academy) to play a key role in identifying and recruiting the next generation of talented young players. This is an exciting opportunity to lead scouting activity within a designated region, helping to shape the future of the Academy's player pathway and recruitment strategy.   As Lead Local Academy Scout, you will oversee and coordinate pre-academy scouting activity, manage a network of scouts, and identify high-potential players across grassroots and youth football environments. Working closely with Academy recruitment and coaching staff, you will contribute to the successful identification, assessment, and recruitment of players within the Pre-Academy   Key Responsibilities Lead and coordinate scouting activity within an assigned geographical...

Job Description Birmingham City Football Club Boy's Academy | Voluntary Role ​ Birmingham City Football Club is seeking a passionate, knowledgeable and committed individual to join our Academy Recruitment team as an Assistant Local Academy Scout . This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in identifying and supporting the next generation of football talent within our local recruitment area.   Working within our Academy scouting network, you will attend grassroots fixtures, school matches, tournaments and talent development environments to identify players with the potential to progress through the Academy pathway.   Key Responsibilities Identify and assess talented young players across priority age groups. Attend grassroots fixtures, school games, tournaments and football festivals. Produce detailed and objective player reports using the club's scouting systems. Contribute to recruitment discussions...

Job Description Permanent | Full-Time (37.5 hours per week) Location: Knighthead Performance Centre, B38 9EL   Birmingham City Football Club is on the rise.   With an incredible history dating back to 1875, Birmingham City Football Club is entering an exciting period of accelerated growth and modernisation. The Club is playing a central role in a once-in-a-generation opportunity to help transform England's second city through the Sports Quarter project.   With significant investment across our football, commercial and community operations, we are rebuilding the Club for long-term success, both on and off the pitch. Our journey is focused on strengthening our structures, elevating our performance environments, growing our teams, and investing in the people, processes and culture that will define the next chapter of Birmingham City FC.   About the Role Birmingham City Football Club is seeking an...

Job Description Casual employment, flexible hours over evenings and weekends Location: Knighthead Performance Centre, B38 9EL   About the Role Birmingham City Football Club is looking for a passionate and dedicated Casual Academy Physiotherapist to support the health, wellbeing and performance of our Academy players aged Under 9 to Under 16. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role within a multidisciplinary performance support team, helping young athletes maximise their potential in a professional football environment.   Working closely with the Head of Academy Physiotherapy and wider Academy Performance Support team, you will provide pitch-side medical cover, injury assessment, treatment and rehabilitation services for Academy players. You will support training sessions and fixtures, ensuring players receive the highest standard of medical care and support.   Key Responsibilities Provide medical...

Job Description Casual Academy Doctor Birmingham City Football Club Location: Knighthead Performance Centre, Redhill Rd, Birmingham B38 9EL   Birmingham City Football Club is on the rise.   With an incredible history dating back to 1875, Birmingham City Football Club is part of an exciting period of accelerated growth and modernisation and is playing it’s part in once-in-a-generation opportunity to support the transformation of England’s second city as part of the Sports Quarter(opens in new tab) project.   With significant investment across our football, commercial, and community operations, we are rebuilding the Club for long-term success — on and off the pitch. The journey we’re on involves strengthening our structures, elevating our performance environments, growing our teams, and investing heavily in the people, processes and culture that will define the next chapter of Birmingham City...

Job Description Birmingham City Football Club is seeking a highly professional and reliable Casual Academy Driver to join our Operations & Administration Department. This role plays a vital part in the smooth running of our Academy programme, ensuring the safe and efficient transportation of Academy players, trialists, and staff. Please note, this is a casual role. ​ Key Responsibilities: ​ Safely transport Academy players, trialists, and staff according to the weekly transport schedule. Drive players between home addresses, training grounds, host accommodation, matchday venues, schools, airports, and other locations as required. Maintain the highest standards of professionalism and safeguarding at all times. Ensure vehicles are kept clean, serviced, and maintained in line with Club policies. Report any vehicle-related issues promptly to the Head of Academy Operations & Administration. Wear correct uniform and...

INTRODUCTION Are you ready to turn your passion for football into your own business and build a football club of your own? We Make Footballers is seeking an ambitious coach, manager or business-minded individual to become the Academy Director and franchise owner in GREATER BIRMINGHAM. This is an opportunity to establish your own football academy, build teams that compete in local leagues and create a complete player pathway for children in your community. You will operate within a defined territory, growing weekly coaching academies, recruiting your own coaching team and developing competitive football teams under the We Make Footballers brand. We Make Footballers currently has more than 100 academies across the UK and internationally. Our proven model provides the training, technology, marketing, football curriculum and ongoing support required to build a successful coaching business and football club. This is a self-employed franchise investment and business...

West Bromwich Albion Football Club have an exciting opportunity to join our Academy match day team as an Academy Match Day Co-ordinator on a casual basis.  The main purpose of this role is to provide support for the day to day operations of the academy with a particular focus on Matchdays. Due to this being a casual contract you may be required to work evenings, weekends and bank holidays as required and in line with business needs. About The Role   Here at West Bromwich Albion Football Club we have an exciting opportunity to join our Academy match day team as an Academy Match Day Co-ordinator on a casual basis.    The main purpose of this role is to provide support for the day to day operations of the academy with a particular focus on Matchdays. Due to this being a casual contract you may be required to work evenings, weekends and bank holidays as required and in line with business needs....

Shrewsbury Town is seeking to appoint a Part-Time Goalkeeping Coach to join the club’s academy. The successful candidate will work as part of the academy coaching team, primarily supporting the head of academy goalkeeping in delivering high-quality goalkeeping provision. The role will involve planning, delivering and reviewing coaching sessions in line with the club’s playing and coaching philosophies. The successful applicant will also be expected to work closely with part-time and full-time staff, ensuring all off-pitch responsibilities are completed accurately and within agreed deadlines. We are looking for an experienced, dynamic and innovative coach who is passionate about developing young players and committed to their own continued professional development. Essential requirements: Applicants must demonstrate the following qualifications, skills and attributes: UEFA B Licence in Goalkeeping and Outfield, or currently working towards...

Job Description Permanent | Full-Time (37.5 hours per week) Location: Knighthead Performance Centre   Birmingham City Football Club is on the rise.   With an incredible history dating back to 1875, Birmingham City Football Club is entering an exciting period of accelerated growth and modernisation. The Club is playing a central role in a once-in-a-generation opportunity to help transform England's second city through the Sports Quarter project.   With significant investment across our football, commercial and community operations, we are rebuilding the Club for long-term success, both on and off the pitch. Our journey is focused on strengthening our structures, elevating our performance environments, growing our teams, and investing in the people, processes and culture that will define the next chapter of Birmingham City FC.   About the Role An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dedicated and...

Job Overview We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Football Coach to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in sports coaching and a commitment to educating young athletes in the fundamentals of football. This role involves not only developing players' skills on the pitch but also fostering teamwork, discipline, and sportsmanship. Duties Plan and conduct training sessions that enhance players' skills, fitness, and understanding of the game. Educate players on game strategies, techniques, and rules of football. Assess individual and team performance, providing constructive feedback to promote improvement. Foster a positive team environment that encourages participation and personal growth. Organise team meetings and communicate effectively with players, parents, and other coaching staff. Ensure the safety of all participants during training sessions and matches. Collaborate with other coaches to develop comprehensive...

Job Summary We are seeking an enthusiastic, committed, and experienced Female Football Coach to lead and develop our women's/girls' football team. The successful candidate will create an enjoyable, inclusive, and high-performance environment where players can develop their technical skills, tactical understanding, fitness, and confidence while promoting teamwork, respect, and sportsmanship. The coach will be responsible for planning and delivering weekly training sessions on Thursday evenings and managing players are well-prepared and supported throughout the session. Key Responsibilities Plan, organise, and deliver engaging football training sessions every Thursday. Develop players' technical, tactical, physical, and mental performance. Select matchday squads and make tactical decisions during games. Foster a positive, inclusive, and supportive team culture. Encourage teamwork, discipline, respect, and good sportsmanship. Monitor player...

About The Role   Here at West Bromwich Albion Football Club we have an exciting opportunity to join our Academy Coaching team as a Youth Development Phase Coach on a casual basis.   The main purpose of this role is to coach Academy players and prepare sessions with a whole player development approach in mind focusing on the YDP.    This is a casual contract which may include evenings, weekends and bank holidays as required and in line with business needs. About The Candidate Person Specification  Essential Criteria To hold an UEFA B and FA Youth Award Highly organised and methodical approach to workload Confidential and diplomatic Excellent communication skills both written and verbally Full driving license  Right to Work in the UK About The Club Equality and Diversity...

Job Description Permanent | 37.5 hours per week Location: Knighthead Performance Centre   We are seeking a Lead Pathway for Potential Coach (U9-14) to play a pivotal role in developing the next generation of Academy talent. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled and experienced coach to lead our U9-U14 player development programme, creating a high-performance learning environment that supports, challenges and inspires young players to reach their potential.   Working within our Academy Coaching Department, you will lead the delivery of the Academy's player development programme, oversee Individual Learning Plans (ILPs), drive player progression across the pathway and ensure a positive developmental experience for players and families. ​ Key responsibilities include: Lead and oversee the U9-U14 player development programme. Implement and monitor the Academy coaching curriculum and performance plans....

A great opportunity has arisen to work here at Wolves as a Head of Recruitment. The Head of Recruitment is responsible for leading the club's player identification & recruitment strategy across first team, academy & emerging talent pathways working in conjunction with the Head of Academy Recruitment. The role ensures the club identifies, evaluates & acquires players who align with the club's performance objectives, financial parameters, and long-term succession planning. Working closely with the Technical Director, Head Coach, Performance Analysis department, Loans Department and his/her Recruitment Team, The Head of Recruitment will oversee domestic and international scouting operations, player identification processes and data-driven recruitment methodologies. For more details on the role and its requirements, Please see the below job description. The link to the job description is: head-of-recruitment-jd-v2.pdf To apply for the role, you will need...

Full job description   Kidderminster Harriers FC are looking to recruit a reliable and professional D1 Minibus Driver to support our Post 16 Programme. The role will primarily involve transporting young players safely to and from training, fixtures and other football-related activities. Due to the nature of the programme, the position may include evening work and requires someone who is dependable, organised and comfortable working within a youth football environment. Applicants must hold the appropriate D1 entitlement to drive a minibus. We would particularly welcome applications from individuals who also have a football coaching background, as there may be opportunities to combine driving responsibilities with coaching support across our youth programme. Experience or qualifications in goalkeeping coaching would be especially desirable and could allow the successful applicant to take on additional coaching responsibilities. The successful candidate will...

This role is pro rata, so the salary you will be receiving is £14,781 per annum, for 18.5 hours/week BACKGROUND TO THE POST As one of the largest further and higher education colleges in the UK, with unique colleges across two counties, we aim to deliver learning experiences which lead to the development of wider skill bases and improved destinations for all of our students. WCG Sport Our mission: "Developing Talent, Achieving Excellence" reflects our dedication to nurturing raw talent, encouraging resilience, and inspiring ambition. Through innovative coaching, strong community ties, and a focus on leadership,  WCG Sport aims to build a pathway for success that empowers athletes, enriches the local community, and paves the way for future sports leaders. Our five core values are the foundation of everything we do: Excellence Resilience Innovation Community Leadership These principles ensure that every athlete, partner, and community member we...

Derby County are seeking to recruit a Women’s Performance Coach to join Derby County Football Club Women 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 leading the programming and delivery of the Physical Performance program for the Senior Women’s team including fitness, conditioning, nutrition & Sports Science strategies with the support of a...