22 foundation phase coach jobs found

Engagement:  Casual position offering variable hours on a flexible basis Location:  The Nigel Doughty Academy, Nottingham, NG2 7SR About the Role: To play a vital role in nurturing potential, inspiring ambition and shaping the future of the young Nottingham Forest Academy players through coaching excellence. With a focus on holistic development, you are tasked to contribute towards the club’s culture of learning, discipline and creativity, guiding young talent through these early and exciting stages of their football journey. Key Tasks and Responsibilities: Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging, high-quality coaching sessions for a designated age group within the Foundation Phase, ensuring full alignment with the club’s coaching curriculum and player development philosophy. Lead matchday coaching for a foundation phase age group within the academy games programme, fostering a competitive, supportive environment where young...

Employer:  London Athletic Football Club Job Title: Lead Foundation Phase Coach Rate of Pay:  Dependent on qualifications and experience (£18 to £35 per hour) Location:  LAFC – Mill Hill Powerleague, Barnet Type:  Casual Worker Agreement Passport/Visa:  Must be eligible to work in the UK We are looking to recruit a lead football coach for our U7’s-U12’s age group, that can demonstrate the ability to plan, deliver and review coaching sessions in line with our curriculum for LAFC 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 throughout the season. Our teams play in the JPL and Harrow Youth League, we also hold advanced development sessions. Our coaches have frequent visits to local professional club academies to play against academy teams. We also offer coaching sessions in local schools. The successful candidate will enjoy...

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...

About The Role   To maximise the development of Foundation Phase aged players, giving individuals the best chance of earning future club registrations. Plan, Do & Review the Foundation Phase players coaching programme outlined in the club’s Academy Performance Plan Plan, Do & Review the Foundation Phase players 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 Foundation Phase 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...

About The Role   Job Title:  Foundation Development Phase Coach (Casual) Department:  Academy Location:  Dimensions / Alsager / Norton / Keele / Roe Lane Reports to:  Head of Coaching / Youth Phase Lead Coach ROLE SUMMARY To coach and develop players primarily within the Foundation Phase (U8–U11), supporting their long-term development and progression along the player pathway. The role contributes to preparing young players for the highest levels of professional football by delivering a high-quality coaching programme aligned with the Club’s philosophy and performance plan. MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Work collaboratively with the Lead Foundation Phase Coach to support the development of players aged 8–11. Contribute to and deliver a comprehensive player development programme that maximises opportunities for young players to reach their full potential, in line with the...

About The Role   REPORTS TO: Age Group Lead Cell Coach LOCATION: Robins High Performance Centre, BS8 3TN CONTRACT TYPE: Part-Time (12 hours per week) Overview: We are looking for a committed, exceptional person to join us as a Foundation Phase Academy Coach within our team: Key Responsibilities Responsible for planning and delivering coaching sessions that follow the club philosophy and deliver the coaching curriculum programme for your respective age. Responsible for your age group on match day, including to plan, observe and provide feedback regarding individual player performance. To evaluate players from coaching sessions and matches and ensure that the relevant information is recorded fully on The Kitman Labs Intelligence Platform. Ensuring that Players’ welfare and safeguarding is always protected. Contributing to the talent identification process where appropriate. Undertaking...

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...

About The Role Job Title: Casual Academy Coach (Foundation Phase/Youth Development Phase)   Reporting to: Academy Manager/Head of Coaching/Lead Phase Coach   Location: Morecambe Football Club Academy   Key responsibilities   Main tasks - Deliver the academy’s coaching curriculum including adapting activities aligned with Club’s coaching and playing philosophies - Work within the coaches’ competency framework and participate in CPD training programmes - Liaise with Lead Phase coaches within the coaching and Games programme supporting transition from age-to-age groups and phases - Implement the policies and practices highlighted in the Academy Performance Plan (APP)to ensure that the all aspects meet with desired outcomes - Comply with the Football League rules in delivering training models and Games Programme in line with EPPP rules and regulations - Support...

Be part of our journey... Location: St Mary’s Stadium, Southampton Hours: Full Time, based on delivery schedule, to include evenings and weekends Contract Type: Permanent Criminal Record Check: DBS Enhanced with Child’s Barred List What is the role? We are seeking a Football & Sports Development Coach to support in delivering high-quality coaching programmes within the UK and International Football Programmes department. Striving to engage, develop and create an enjoyable learning environment for players and ensure “best-in-class” delivery. What will you be doing? As a Southampton Football Club coach, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality football coaching as part of our UK & International Football Programmes. Using the renowned principles of The Southampton Way, you will inspire young players and contribute to their technical and personal development. This will be brought to life by delivering across the below programmes;...

About The Role Purpose of the Post: The Youth Development Phase Lead is responsible for the oversight and delivery of all coaching, development programmes, and staff coordination within the U12–U16 age groups. The role supports the academy’s long-term player development model, ensuring players transition effectively from Foundation Phase into YDP and continue progressing into the Professional Development Phase (PDP). The YDP Lead sets the standards for technical, tactical, physical, psychological, and social development at this critical stage.   Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) An enhanced criminal record check is mandatory prior to taking up post.   Key Duties and Responsibilities: Leadership & Phase Management Lead, manage, and support all coaches working within the YDP. Ensure the delivery of a consistent and progressive programme aligned with the club’s playing...

About The Role   Purpose of the Post : The purpose of the Part-Time Age Group Coach is to manage the team, players and parents through the season. The Part-Time Age Group Coach will be the first point of contact for players and parents within relevant age group and will be expected to communicate and organise team logistics throughout the week. On the field, the Part-Time Age Group Coach will be expected to deliver practical sessions suitable for elite level youth players in line with the Academy coaching and playing philosophies and will have a strong understanding of individual player development. An enhanced criminal record check is mandatory prior to taking up post. Key Duties and Responsibilities: Specific: Planning, delivering and reviewing all practical sessions Attending all training and match days Responsible to maintenance of Academy kit and equipment Updating and maintaining Kitman Labs...

About The Role   Job Title U8 - U10 Age Group Coach Department Academy Reports To Academy Manager  Direct Reports Head of Coaching / Foundation Phase Lead Coach Key Contacts Internal:  Academy Players, Academy Manager, Head of Coaching, Phase Lead Coach, Coaching Staff, Medical & Sports Science Teams, Academy Operations Manager External:  Parents/Guardians, Grassroots Clubs Budgetary Responsibilities None Location Newport Int Sports Village, Newport NP19 4RA  USW Sports Park, Treforest CF37 5UP Hours Two training sessions per week, plus match-day Job Purpose Newport County AFC Academy is seeking a part-time U8–U10 Age Group Coach to deliver its coaching syllabus...

About The Role   Responsible for the delivery of high-quality goalkeeping coaching in line with the Youth Development/ Foundation Phase curriculum to all goalkeepers within their designated phase.   Key Responsibilities and Duties: Deliver age specific Goalkeeping syllabus to players in their charge. Communicate effectively with all team members and reporting back to the Lead Academy Goalkeeping Coach and Phase Lead Coach. Work effectively within a multidisciplinary team to deliver excellent goalkeeping coaching. Attend CPD events and Academy meetings as required. Use the ‘PMA’ to complete reviews and assessments of training sessions, fixtures, player feedback, 6 weekly reports, half year reports, ILO’s and ILP’s. Attend Academy fixtures and travel with the Academy Squads (where applicable). Be responsible for match day kits and training equipment. Cooperate fully with...

About The Role Pre Academy Coaches (Volunteer) • Hours  – Part time • Location  – Bespoke Builds Training Centre, Oundle Road, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE2 7EA • Start date  – 16/07/2025 • Volunteering days and hours  – Wednesday 17:00 – 18:30 Saturday 09:00 – 11:00   An exciting  Volunteer  opportunity has arisen within the Peterborough United Academy to contribute to the development of footballers within the Academy programme, helping the academy achieve its vision of becoming ‘a leading Category 2 Academy developing a minimum of 3 academy graduates per season’.   Role Description To support the age groups within the Pre-Academy in line with our pre-academy philosophy. To support one coaching session and one game day per week during the season.   Duties • To play a role in the...

Be part of our journey... Location: Southampton Hours: As and when required Contract Type: Casual Criminal Record Check: DBS Enhanced with Child’s Barred List   Are you an experienced football coach looking for an opportunity to work with Southampton Football Club? We are seeking dedicated and skilled coaches to support the delivery of our football programmes.   We are actively looking for high quality football coaches to deliver on the below roles; Player Development Programme – Deliver coaching sessions for our invitation-only programme, supporting players in their progression within the Southampton FC pathway, across mid week evenings. Grassroots support – Provide coaching and development support for grassroots teams and players at our Skills Centres, held on weekends and some evenings. Soccer Schools – Deliver engaging football experiences to thousands of players during school holidays, both in...

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...

SwitchedOn Education in partnership with Southampton International Academy   Please note this job is only for UK citizens due to USA visa restrictions This International Academy Partnership with Southampton FC in Santa Clarita California represents a new era in youth development here in the US — where the discipline of elite soccer meets the power of personalized primary and secondary education. Built on the legendary foundation of Southampton FC’s world-renowned Academy, known for developing international stars and model professionals, this program brings The Saints Way to California. Our mission is to nurture not just exceptional athletes, but exceptional people — cultivating confidence, leadership, and character both on and off the field. Switched On Education, a global leader in primary and secondary education with a presence in 60 schools in the UK, South Africa and now the USA. This is a full-time role within a school academy environment, which includes...

Company Description ⚽️  WEST HAM UNITED FC – ACADEMY ROLE  ⚒️ 🧤 Job Title: Youth Development Phase– Goalkeeping Coach 📍  Location:  Chadwell Heath & Little Heath Training Grounds 💼  Contract:  Part-Time ⏱️  Hours:  12 hours per week (flexible – 2 weekdays + weekends) 💰  Salary:  To be discussed at interview Position 🧠 About the Role We are seeking a passionate and committed Goalkeeping Coach to support our Youth Development Phase (U12–U16). You will be responsible for delivering high-quality coaching sessions and supporting the technical, tactical, physical and psychological development of Academy goalkeepers within a positive and high-performance environment. Requirements 🎯 Key Responsibilities ✔️ Plan and deliver age-appropriate goalkeeper coaching sessions ✔️ Develop technical skills including handling, footwork, distribution and...

Job Location:      Academy Training Ground, BR3 1NZ Contract Type:   Student Placement Period : August 2026 to June 2027 Deadline:             19th April 2026 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 placement: Full-time Masters by Research enrolment with student placement. 12 – 18...

About The Role   Summary of vacancy To provide an elite level of physiotherapy service to the Academy and assist the Senior Academy Physiotherapist with the operational management of the Academy medical department at Sheffield Wednesday Football Club. The successful candidate will be responsible for the delivery of physiotherapy to schoolboy players while being expected to be pitch side for training and matches. The candidate will also be expected to upload and maintain medical records on the Football Intelligence Platform (FIP) on a daily basis. Main Duties Lead the assessment, rehabilitation and pitch-side first aid of the academy age groups Provide line management to the U9-16 therapists and also assist in duties with the U18 and U21 squads where necessary. Assist, and where necessary lead, in department management duties such as; maintaining up to date audit documentation, ensuring compliance...