107 academy jobs found in Cheltenham

About The Role   Academy Sports Therapist / Physiotherapist / Rehabilitator  Responsible to:  Academy Senior Physiotherapist Build Relationships with Internal: Technical Development Lead, Assistant Academy Director, Academy Head of Coaching, Lead Phase Coaches, Lead Goalkeeping Coach, Coaches (Part Time), Heads of department, Player Care Manager External: Premier League & Football League, FA, Universities/colleges, FAYCD, and PFA.   Salary:  Hourly rate for clinic / Banded pay for fixtures Location:  Swindon Town FC, The County Ground, County Road, Swindon, SN1 2ED Working Pattern and Work base This is a causal paid role which will involve being present at training sessions and fixtures on a Sunday (home/away) New College, New College Dr, Swindon SN3 1AH Kingsdown School, Hyde Rd, Swindon SN2 7SH Beversbrook Sports Facility, Calne SN11 9FL Royal...

Academy Transition, Loan and Player Development Manager Birmingham City Football Club (Academy) Permanent | Full-Time Location: Knighthead Performance Centre ​ Birmingham City Football Club is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking  Academy Transition, Loan and Player Development Manager  to lead the Academy’s loan and transition pathway strategy. This is a critical role within the Academy structure, responsible for ensuring players are prepared, challenged and supported as they progress through key stages of their development. The role will oversee the full loan process, from planning and placement to monitoring and review, while also leading the transition strategy for players exiting the programme. Working closely with the Academy Technical Director and multidisciplinary staff, you will play an important part in shaping player pathways and ensuring every player has the opportunity to develop in the right environment....

About The Role   About the Role: We’re looking for a dedicated and skilled Casual Academy Physiotherapist to assist in the management of injuries for U9 to U16 players. You will work alongside the Head of Academy Physiotherapy to provide essential pitch-side trauma cover for training and matchdays, both home and away.   Key Responsibilities: • Assess and manage injuries for U9 to U16 players, referring to internal and external health professionals as needed • Attend CPD events and engage in the competency framework and appraisal process • Monitor the wellbeing of Academy players in collaboration with the Club Safeguarding Team • Ensure compliance with the Club’s Policies and Procedures, including Health and Safety and Equal Opportunities Policies   Key Relationships: • Head of Academy Physiotherapy • Head of Academy Performance Support • Lead Academy Doctors •...

We are seeking an Academy Doctor to provide match day medical cover for our Professional Development Phase (PDP) teams within our Category 1 Academy. The role involves working alongside our medical team to deliver immediate medical support during fixtures, including injury assessment and acute management.  This role will require you to be self employed. Equality and Diversity West Bromwich Albion FC is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to provide equality and fairness for all employees and opposes all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity.  West Bromwich Albion Football Club also welcomes applications from suitably qualified members of the armed forces family.    Applications will only be accepted when...

There has never been a more exciting time to work at Wolves. The Club is in the process of developing practices, strategies and teams to deliver success at the very highest level.   The Local Academy Scout will predominately focus on players within the 6-14 age range covering games, fixtures and tournaments on a regional and school’s football.   You will be responsible for the identification and recruitment of players that are of the required standard to progress within the Development Programme of Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C  Academy.   You will also be expected to carry out your duties in line with the scout’s code of conduct and the rules and regulations of the Premier League/ Football Association.  This is a part-time role, working 10 hours peer week across Saturday and Sunday.

1.      The Department Our Girls Academy Department has established itself as a leader in girls youth football development, consistently delivering the highest standards in coaching, education and training across 10 teams with players aged U10 – U21. We are committed to nurturing talent and creating a supportive and professional environment and we are proud of the role we play in shaping the next generation of female footballers as demonstrated in our recent success with our U21s winning the Professional Game Academy Plate. To support our continued growth and success of our programme we are seeking a proactive and detail-orientated Operations Manager to join our team.   2.      The Role The Operations Manager is a key person who will lead and manage the daily operational delivery across our Girls Academy. You will support the technical and strategic aims of our programme through effective co-ordination and compliance, logistical oversight and...

About The Role   We are pleased to offer the opportunity to gain experience in our busy Academy Analysis department We are able to offer volunteer opportunities during the 2026/27 Football Season as follows: Masters placements - volunteering 20-25 hours per week on a flexible rota basis (will include evenings, weekend, and match day working) Undergraduate placements - volunteering 20-25 hours per week on a flexible rota basis (will include evenings, weekend, and match day working) These are unpaid placement opportunities however reasonable expenses will be reimbursed (agreed in advance by the Company) We are able to offer the opportunity to gain experience as either an Academy Analyst or as an Academy Goalkeeper Analyst Placement Purpose Each placement will offer unique learning opportunities within the season through set roles offering trust and responsibility. Those who are invited to interview...

Job purpose: To provide a high-quality Sports Physiotherapy service for the Milton Keynes Dons Academy.   Role Competencies: Planning Timescales: ·        To Plan, deliver and review the Emergency Action plans throughout the season in conjunction with medical colleagues. ·        To Plan and conduct pitch side first aid during Academy matches and training sessions, ensuring all protocols and procedures are met in the event of injury. ·        To plan, develop and evaluate rehabilitation programmes for elite academy footballers. ·        To support the planning, delivery and review of evidence-based preparation and injury prevention strategies for both groups and individuals, to replace players for training/matches and reduce injury risk, in collaboration with performance support colleagues. ·        To support the organisation, delivery and review of a thorough medical and neuromusculoskeletal screening process. This will...

Kickstart your career Leicester City Football Club as Academy Sports Scientist (U21)! Contract Type:  Permanent Hours Per Week:  37.5 Hours Do you have the drive and passion to make a real impact at Leicester City Football Club? About The Role & Who We’re Scouting We’re on the lookout for a passionate and skilled Academy Sports Scientist (U21) to join our squad at Leicester City Football Club. As a Academy Sports Scientist (U21), you’ll play a key role in defining and leading a leading-edge sports science provision based on a youth physical development model (YPDM) for U21s PDP academy players to ensure LCFC academy players are first team ready.  Your responsibilities will include leading the planning, delivery, and review of individualised athletic development to U21s players tailored towards ensuring players are first team ready, demonstrating improvements in athletic development in the U21s players across a season....

As an Academy Sports Science Intern, you will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in supporting the Head of Academy Sport Science in various aspects aligned with the Club’s strategic objectives and the Elite Player Performance Plan (EPPP). This internship is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of sports science within a professional football setting while working closely with Sports Science, Medical, and Coaching staff. Key Responsibilities: Assist Academy Sport Science staff in delivering sport science services to U9-21 players during training and match days, both at home and away fixtures. Help provide dedicated support to U9-21 players undergoing rehabilitation processes, ensuring they receive tailored sport science assistance. Maintain accurate records of sport science information for each player's Performance Clock, adhering to EPPP guidelines. Collaborate with the Head of Academy Sport Science to...

JOB PURPOSE The purpose of the role is to assist in the development and implementation of the Academy’s Sports Science plan in line with the Club’s overall strategy for developing elite players.  Focus will primarily be on the development of the following areas of support; · Strength and conditioning – pitch & gym based work. · Diet and nutrition. · Sports Science - including physiology, biomechanics, physical testing and measurement. · Overall delivery of targets and the running of Luton Town Football Club 2020 Ltd (LTFC), with particular focus on the fitness of LTFC playing staff. · To commit to the collective decisions of the Board. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES  · To assist the Head of Academy Sport Science in delivering all relevant aspects in line with the Club’s strategic objectives and the Elite Player Performance Plan (EPPP). · To work in tandem with all other...

Employer: Watford Football Club Job Title: Academy Lead Youth Development Phase Coach (U15–U16’s) Rate of Pay: Dependent on qualifications and experience Location: Watford Football Club - Training Ground, London Colney Type: Full-time role Passport/Visa: Must be eligible to work in the UK Closing Date: Friday 3rd April 2026, 5pm We are looking to recruit an Academy Lead Youth Development Phase Coach (U15–U16’s) to oversee and co-ordinate the Club’s player development programme within the Academy at age groups U15-U16 in line with the club’s philosophy, guided by the Academy Head of Coaching Development. Candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to design, deliver and review coaching sessions in line with our curriculum for academy players. You will be required to coach evenings and weekends, as well as be expected to attend and contribute to regular Continuous Professional Development (CPD) events that take place...

Be part of our journey... Location: Staplewood Training Ground, Southampton Criminal Record Check: Enhanced with Child’s Barred List Contract Type: Work Placement What is the role? Southampton Girls and Women's Football Club is seeking a dedicated Sports Therapy Placement Student to support the health and performance of our players. This role offers practical experience in injury prevention, assessment, and rehabilitation within a professional football environment. What will you be doing? You will w ork within a progressive medical team to provide treatment and assist the lead physiotherapist, U21 Sport's Therapist and sport science staff in the delivery of rehabilitation sessions and preventative medicine strategies. Duties will include: To respond to the requirements of the Lead Physiotherapist. Deliver suitable and appropriate soft tissue therapy manual techniques based on scientific evidence and clinical knowledge to aid in injury prevention....

Be part of our journey... Location: Staplewood Training Ground, Southampton Criminal Record Check: Enhanced with Child’s Barred List Hours: Full Time Contract Type: Work Placement (1 year) What is the role? The Academy Recruitment department within our Football Development & Support Centre (FDSC) is looking for a work placement student to support the full time Academy Recruitment staff in the delivery of the Academy programme. What will you be doing? The work placement student will underpin the daily tasks of the department to include, but not restricted to; games and training programme projects and administration, secretarial administration and player scouting responsibilities. This exciting opportunity will allow the successful student to work within a progressive Academy Recruitment team, promoting high standards of performance and development within a Premier League Club. Is this you? We are looking for candidates who can be...

Be part of our journey... Location: Staplewood Training Ground, Southampton Criminal Record Check: Enhanced with Child’s Barred List Hours: Full Time Contract Type: Work Placement (1 year) What is the role? As an Operations Work Placement Student, you will play a crucial role in supporting the day-to-day running of the Academy, working as part of the Academy Football Operations Team. What will you be doing? You will support the daily administration tasks of the department including, but not restricted to; Games and training administration Match day coordination (including evenings and weekends) Academy events Academy First Team ticket allocation Tours and tournament administration General Academy administration Is this you? We are looking for a highly organised and proactive individual who is passionate about football operations and wants to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment....

Be part of our journey... Time commitment: Full time or part time. Criminal Record Check: DBS Enhanced with Child’s Barred List   What is the role?   Southampton Football Club are currently looking for host family providers to support our Academy players by providing a home away from home.   The host family providers will help fulfil the club’s duty of care concerning our young people by ensuring appropriate accommodation and a nurturing environment is provided throughout the season to our young people who require it. Our placements vary from one/two-night stays to seven nights per week and we are looking for host families who can offer either of these placement types to our young people aged between 15–18 years old.   You will be offering a ‘Home from Home’ environment for our Academy players, which will allow them to engage on the Football programme. Supporting them with their individual needs to...

Be part of our journey... Location: Staplewood Campus, Southampton Contract Type: Casual Criminal Record Check Required: Enhanced with Children’s Barred List   What will you be doing? You will be coaching the U8 age group in individual, small and full group sessions, utilising a Player Development programme which maximises the opportunities for young players to reach their full potential. Additionally, you will work within the pre-academy syllabus to plan, prepare, deliver and evaluate coaching sessions and ensure the sessions are logged in the coach’s manual. You will also lead teams on the Advanced Development Centre (ADC) match days versus other professional clubs, this will be approximately 2 fixtures a month.   You will monitor and assess the players in the ADC in training and in match performances. In addition, you will be preparing and conducting player/parent reviews on a school termly basis using the standard pre-academy...

We are seeking talented and enthusiastic outfield Coaches to lead teams for Hayes and Yeading in the following roles. U9 advanced team - Monday / Friday training & Saturday JPL game  U11 - academy and advanced - Monday / Friday training & Saturday JPL game  U12 advanced - Wednesday training & Saturday JPL game  U13 academy - Wednesday / Friday training & Saturday JPL game  U14 advanced head coach - Wednesday training & Saturday JPL game  U16 academy head coach - Mon/Thursday training & Saturday JPL Minimum Level 2 Further opportunities include the potential to coach on annual  camps in Spain and Holland. If interested and keen to find out more, please drop the team a WhatsApp on 07855776776  

Woking Football Club Academy is seeking motivated and committed Youth Academy coaches to join our team from August 2026. This 10-month role involves delivering two weekly training sessions and leading the team on Saturday matchdays as they compete in the Junior Premier League. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the technical, tactical and personal development of young players within a positive, high-performance environment. Job Advert and Brochure

AFC Bournemouth's Academy are now looking for a talented Physiotherapist to become an integrated member of the AFC Bournemouth Academy Performance & Medical team, providing evidence-based advice, treatment, and medical assistance to players in the Foundation and Youth Development Phases, but predominantly with the Under 9s to Under 16s. 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 To provide appropriate medical support to all U9-16 players in the Academy, primarily focusing on the U13 to U16 age groups. To have a close working relationship with other Academy...