175 academy jobs found in Southampton

Be part of our journey... 📍 Location: South / South Coast 👥 Age Group: U13–U16 ⏰ Role: National Academy Scout ⚽ Salary: Based on experience Role overview: Responsibility for a defined cluster of academy clubs across the South / South Coast Live scouting approximately 3 fixtures per week, alongside regular video-based scouting Identification of players with high long-term potential, not just current match-day performance Building and maintaining effective relationships with clubs, coaches, and internal recruitment staff Producing clear, detailed and objective reports aligned to the club’s player identification framework Supporting long-term squad planning, recruitment and release cycles What we’re looking for: Strong understanding of the U13–U16 academy landscape and EPPP environment Proven ability to identify transferable skills, physical upside and development potential...

Be part of our journey... Hours: Variable, during term time only September -May Contract Type: Casual Location: Staplewood Campus Criminal Record Check: DBS Enhanced with Childs Barred List   What will you be doing?   You will be teaching and providing educational support within the Academy Education Department. Working under the direction of the Academy Education Manager, you will assist with the delivery of the education programme and progress of the Academy school boys whilst also supporting the wider arms of the department and organisation.   Teaching hours are during school term time only (September-May), usually on set day/days with occasional flexibility required for changing football schedules.   Is this you?   You are driven and enthusiastic in your teaching methods, have excellent communication skills, verbal and written, in order to communicate with students of different ages and abilities as well...

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...

All travel expenses paid. Placement: Full Time Sept ‘26 to June ‘27 We are looking for an aspiring coach to join our team and support the day-to-day delivery of the football coaching and matchday programme our 16-19 Further Education Academy. What will you do? • You will experience what it’s like to work in a full-time football programme • You will support, plan and deliver coaching sessions for male & female players • You will support matchday delivery across two squads(1 x male & 1 x female) • You will carry out match analysis and use data to support team and individual development • You will ensure safeguarding of players is considered at all times What do you need?  • Hold an FA Level 1 or Introduction to Coaching Football qualification • In date FA Safeguarding/Medical qualifications • A willingness to support and lead coaching sessions for male and female players Check out our Vacancies page for more information.

Purpose of the role Our Academy are seeking additional medical staff on a casual basis to join our bank of medical practitioners. You will be primarily responsible for supporting the care and treatment of academy players in our u9-u16 programme. The role will involve you providing pitch side emergency first aid and trauma management during training and games. You will also have the opportunity to support rehabilitation and treatment of players in our evening injury clinic sessions. Reporting to the Lead Academy Physio, you will ensure the treatment and record keeping of player injuries is maintained in line with regulations on each player. As this is a casual role, flexibility is essential, with the ability to work weekday evenings, and a minimum of two weekend days per month on a rota basis and on an ad hoc basis, sometimes at short notice. Duties & responsibilities • Liaise with the Lead Academy Physio to optimise assessment and treatment of academy...

This role is responsible for day-to-day safeguarding and wellbeing of all players within the Academy. The designated person will support the Head of Safeguarding to pro-actively promote and raise safeguarding awareness and assist with responding appropriately to safeguarding incidents, concerns, and allegations. Key Responsibilities Working with all connected to the Academy to create a positive, child-centred environment.  Reporting directly to the Club’s Head of Safeguarding, providing regular updates on safeguarding concerns, compliance, and progression of the Club’s safeguarding strategy.   Act as a source of safeguarding support, advice, and expertise for all within the Academy, raising safeguarding awareness to ensure staff understand their individual responsibilities.  Advise on the implementation of the organisations safeguarding policies, procedures and promote within the Academy ensuring...

Role: Academy Player Chaperone Salary : £13.45 per hour Hours : Zero hours. Flexibility to work a split shift, 5:30am-8:30am and 4:30pm-8pm, mainly Monday-Friday Location: American Express Elite Football Performance Centre, Lancing Contract Type: Hourly paid, casual Deadline Day: 19th January 2026   About Brighton & Hove Albion FC We compete at the highest levels of football on a global stage while embracing our Sussex community spirit. At the heart of everything we do is our commitment to high performance, professional excellence, and making a positive impact.   Help with the safe transporting of our academy players In this role you will chaperone our academy players to safely get to and from their designated venues. You will build appropriate and professional relationships with players and parents and ensure that the vehicles are always in a clean and safe condition.   To find out more...

About The Role   Swindon Town Football Club Job Description for Academy Manager Swindon Town are looking for an experienced and forward planning Academy Manager to join the team Location:  Swindon Town FC, The County Ground & Training facilities Reports to:  CEO Department:  Academy Overview:  Swindon Town FC, is seeking a dedicated and experienced Academy Manager to lead our Category 3 Academy. This is an exciting opportunity to take charge of the development of young football talent, managing all aspects of the academy's operations to ensure a high-performance environment that aligns with the club’s values and objectives. The Academy Manager will play a key role in overseeing the day-to-day activities of the academy, ensuring the highest standards of coaching, player development, and player welfare.   Key Responsibilities:...

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...

To prepare, deliver and review coaching activities to Academy players in line with the Academy Performance Plan (and stated approaches), specifically supporting the individual development of Academy players in line with agreed development goals across a number of age-groups when required.  Develop and support the Academy Performance Plan, contributing towards the on-going evolution of the Academy Technical Plan. The Academy Individual Coach (Casual Cover) must:  Be player/person centred (individualised) in their approach to development.  Have a strong understanding of coaching and player development principles, ensuring alignment in both beliefs and actions, with the Academy Performance Plan. Have experience of working with (ideally coaching, teaching, educating or supporting) young people and parents in an Academy or Educational setting. Hold appropriate and up to date qualifications to conform to Professional Game Academy Audit Company (PGAAC) and...

About The Role   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 Premiership, and beating Liverpool in the 1988 FA Cup Final. Owned by its fans through membership of The Dons Trust, AFC Wimbledon exemplifies community spirit and fan engagement - with award-winning community schemes and charitable endeavors alongside its sporting achievements. Our men's team play in League One, our women’s team...

Full job description Academy Football Coach – Foxes FC Academy Location: Hyde Park & Chiswick Start date: October 2025 Competitive £45 - £65 a session and Matchday Are you passionate about developing young players and want to be part of a forward-thinking, dynamic football academy? Foxes FC Academy  is recruiting  Academy Football Coaches  ahead of the 2025/26 season! About Us:  Since 2009, Foxes FC has been leading the grassroots game. At The Foxes Club, we’re passionate about the power of play and making a difference in kids' lives. We’ve been creating fun, safe, and supportive environments for over seventeen years. As a Nike Partner Club and part of the Junior Premier League, we’re committed to leading grassroots football and enhancing youth sports with a proven track record. As well as being a Nike Partner Club and Junior Premier League club, we’re a 3 Star England Football...

We’re looking for an  Academy Operations Manager to join the team at Bristol City Women’s FC. In this key role, you’ll work with the Academy Manager to ensure our Performance Pathway is safe, high-quality, and fully compliant with FA standards supporting the development of elite talent every step of the way. Key responsibilities: To complete all administrative tasks for the BCWFC Professional-Game Academy (PGA), including player recruitment and exit administration and all registration processes, ensuring that all staff and player records are updated on the Football Administration System (IFAS). To work in collaboration with the BCWFC PGA Manager to ensure that the programme adheres to and exceeds all of the PGA licence requirements. To work in collaboration with the BCWFC PGA Manager to organise and communicate schedule management and player scheduling / logistics. To lead on all travel and transport logistics for home and away match days as well as daily player...

DEPARTMENT: Men’s Academy LOCATION: Robins HPC, Bristol, BS8 3TN REPORTS TO: Academy Lead Physiotherapist CONTRACT: Casual Bristol City FC requires a number of bank physiotherapists/sports therapists to join our Academy Performance Support Department, covering weekend fixtures and various evening training sessions. Each successful applicant will be required to provide pitch-side emergency care across a variety of age groups within the Academy system. This opportunity is ideal for Chartered Physiotherapists / Graduate Sport Therapists seeking experience in football. Responsibilities: Responsible for providing emergency aid and treatment to academy age group teams at training sessions / fixtures. Responsible for ensuring thorough communication of injuries/illness. Working as part of the Performance Support Team to collaborate on effective and evidence based rehabilitation programmes. Personal Specification: This role requires a...

The Academy Scout (Local Recruitment) plays a vital role in identifying and monitoring talented young players within the local area, whether from grassroots clubs or other academies. Working as part of the local Academy scouting team, you will be responsible for producing detailed player reports, sharing insights with Academy staff, and contributing to a comprehensive understanding of the player landscape within your assigned region. We have a particular interest in recruiting scouts with strong networks and knowledge within the following areas: Grassroots: South London, West London Professional Academies: East London, North London   Key Responsibilities • Manage your individual weekend schedule and attend fixtures within your allocated region or phase. • Observe and report on players demonstrating potential within your area and age phase. • Network with other local scouts to exchange...

JOB TITLE: U14 Head Coach DEPARTMENT: Women's Academy LOCATION: Cobham Training ground – Plus travel to and from away fixtures DIRECT REPORTS: None CONTRACT: Fixed Term – Part time 12 Hours per week. 3 Days from 7, as required by team schedule   Closing date: 3rd February 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.   About the role: To lead, coach, and support the development of the U14 team, fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment. The coach will be responsible for delivering age appropriate coaching sessions that align with the academy’s philosophy, and long term player development plan.   Main Responsibilities: Lead the planning & delivery of high quality training sessions for the...

DEPARTMENT: Men’s Academy REPORTS TO: Academy Lead Physiotherapist CONTRACT: Casual Bristol City FC requires a number of bank physiotherapists/sports therapists to join our Academy Performance Support Department, covering weekend fixtures and various evening training sessions. Each successful applicant will be required to provide pitch-side emergency care across a variety of age groups within the Academy system. This opportunity is ideal for Chartered Physiotherapists / Graduate Sport Therapists seeking experience in football. Responsibilities: Responsible for providing emergency aid and treatment to academy age group teams at training sessions / fixtures. Responsible for ensuring thorough communication of injuries/illness. Working as part of the Performance Support Team to collaborate on effective and evidence based rehabilitation programmes. Personal Specification: This role requires a dedicated individual who can inspire and instil togetherness, whilst...

An exciting opportunity has become available within the Academy at Watford Football Club. We are looking to recruit a Player Care and Safeguarding Officer to be a part of a forward-thinking team. You will be responsible for providing a high-quality player care provision throughout the Academy, through successful collaboration with key Academy/Club specialists and stakeholders. You will play a key role in: • Supporting the Safeguarding and Welfare Manager in promoting best practices and maintaining the highest standards of safeguarding and welfare across the Academy. • Ensuring full compliance with statutory regulations and football governing bodies. • Delivering a high-quality player care provision through close collaboration with Academy staff. • Developing and coordinating effective communication and engagement with players and parents to provide tailored support. • Serving as a central point of contact for reporting and recording welfare and...

About The Role   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 Premiership, and beating Liverpool in the 1988 FA Cup Final. Owned by its fans through membership of The Dons Trust, AFC Wimbledon exemplifies community spirit and fan engagement - with award-winning community schemes and charitable endeavors alongside its sporting achievements. Our men's team play in League One, our women’s team also...

Job Location:       Academy Training Ground, BR3 1NZ Contract Type:    Full-time Deadline:             25th January 2025 Who we are: We are Crystal Palace Football Club, a Premier League Football Club with more than 160 years of proud history. Spread across three different sites - brand new main offices at Selhurst Park Stadium, our London office, and our Training Ground/Academy, we offer the best atmosphere and culture for our fans and our employees.  We strive for excellence in the workplace with a philosophy of high standards, professionalism, and a strong work ethic from our employees. We are constantly trying to grow, diversify and build with not only our team on the pitch, but also our team in the offices and on the ground. About this role: If you are a physiotherapist with experience working in an elite sports environment, we have an opportunity for you! We are looking...