70 head of academy coaching jobs found

About The Role Key Responsibilities  To work as an integral member of the Academy Management Team to support the development and implementation of the Academy Performance Plan in conjunction with the Academy Manager and Head of Coaching. Responsible for devising, implementing and continually improving the technical coaching syllabus in line with the Academy coaching/playing philosophy in liaison with Head of Academy Coaching and Academy Manager. Responsible for ensuring YDP Age Group Coaches are delivering coaching sessions in line with the phase specific coaching syllabus and that match day philosophy is monitored. To be available to support the delivery within the u18s squad on a periodic basis Support the Head of Coaching with the implementation of the Coach Competency Framework and Individual Coach Development Plans for coaches within the Youth Development Phase. Responsible for developing a varied and suitable games...

About The Role An opportunity has arisen at Stoke City Football Club, of the English Football League, for a Professional Development Phase Coach to support its Football operations at our Category One status Academy at Clayton Wood Training Ground and various development centre locations. This position provides a unique chance to work in an elite environment, where you will play a vital role in shaping the future of aspiring footballers. You will work alongside the Academy team to plan and deliver programmes aimed at enhancing player performance and working towards player development plans. Your expertise will help foster a focused environment that encourages growth both on and off the pitch, preparing players for the challenges they will face in their football careers. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a high degree of flexibility to cover evenings and weekends work as required. The position will be offered on a 12 month fixed term...

To lead on the technical, tactical, physical and psychological development of AFC Bournemouth Women’s goalkeepers within a high‑performance environment. The postholder will design and deliver an elite standard goalkeeping programme aligned with the club’s playing philosophy, the Head Coach’s game model, and WSL2 performance expectations. This role is pivotal within the football operations structure, contributing to the club’s strategic goals and on-pitch success. Women’s Club Values:  Professionalism: Always acting with integrity and respect to the badge in a competent and reliable manner.   Togetherness: Working collaboratively through high levels of communication in a manner that supports an environment where everyone feels included, respected and valued.  Opportunity: Providing fair and equitable chances to all individuals by encouraging a growth mindset through empowering the natural abilities of others in...

About the job   Pearland Soccer Club is seeking an outstanding soccer coach to join our High Performance pathway, working within the MLS NEXT platform. The Head Coach will play a key role in developing players and teams to compete at a high level, while ensuring a strong focus on individual player development.   The successful candidate will contribute to the delivery and evolution of the club’s game model and methodology, helping to build a consistent and aligned identity across all levels of the program. This role requires a coach who is organized, driven, and able to connect effectively with players, staff, and families.   Coaching Responsibilities Assigned responsibility for a minimum of two teams Lead the development and management of all players within assigned teams Support recruitment, selection, development, and evaluation of players Develop and implement periodized plans for assigned teams Design and deliver...

About The Role   Job Role:  Lead Youth Development Phase Coach (u13-u16) Hours:  Full-Time Salary:  Competitive Walsall FC is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Lead Youth Development Phase Coach to join our Academy Coaching Department. This is a key role within our coaching team, responsible for implementing, monitoring and developing the Academy coaching programme in the Youth Development Phase age groups. You’ll work closely with the Academy Manager, Head of Coach Development, coaching colleagues and performance team to optimise player development and create a bespoke pathway for the players at the Academy. We're looking for someone with a proactive and organised approach, who thrives in high-pressure environments and is passionate about coaching in Youth Development.  Key Tasks and Responsibilities:  To work closely with the Academy Manager/Head of...

About The Role   The Purpose: Salford City FC’s Academy is entering an exciting period of growth. The Lead Academy Recruitment Officer will play a key role, working closely with the Academy Manager and 1 st  Team Head Of Recruitment to oversee player recruitment across all age groups from Under 9s to Under 18’s. The role will support the continual development of players and pathways throughout the Academy, with a strong focus on maximising individual potential and preparing players for a professional football career.   The Role: Oversee and deliver the Academy recruitment strategy (Foundation Phase to Professional Development Phase). Organise, manage and deliver the Club’s policies and procedures for recruiting Academy players. Recruit, manage and develop the Club’s scouting team, ensuring compliance with all qualification, registration and CPD requirements. Lead the local...

About The Role   Fleetwood Town FC have an exciting vacancies for part-time Academy coaches to work within our Category 2 Academy. We are looking for people with a desire to work within the Academy with integrity, compassion, pride and honesty with a desire to continuously improve players and themselves. Role and Responsibilities (but not limited to): Age Group Role  As an age group coach, you will be expected to manage the age group allocated in accordance with the FTFC Academy directive. Responsible for the health, safety and well-being of the group Communicate with your co-coach ahead and during sessions. Operational Responsibilities: To accurately follow the Academy coaching programme and age specific coaching syllabus. To ensure the welfare and safeguarding of all players in your care at all times. Plan, record and deliver coaching sessions that follow the club philosophy and deliver the...

About The Role   Job title: Physio/Sports Therapist  Department: Blackburn Rovers Women Football Club Based at: Blackburn Rovers Senior Training Centre / Academy Reports to: Women’s First Team Coach Responsible for: N/A Hours of work: Casual – as and when required Contractual status: Permanent 1. Job purpose: To deliver physiotherapy services to all players involved within the Women’s Football Department. To promote and protect the health and wellbeing of all players within the Women’s Department and to work within the code of conduct and good practice of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy. 2. Duties and responsibilities:          ...

About The Role   In this role you will be responsible for ensuring that playing surfaces are maintained to the highest professional standards, providing a safe, high-performing and visually outstanding environment for First Team, Academy, Women’s and wider Club activity. You will lead the grounds team, oversee specialist equipment and infrastructure, and deliver annual renovation and improvement programmes aligned to the Club’s operational and sporting objectives.  Key Responsibilities include: Delivery of high quality grounds maintenance services at all sites to the highest standard, in line with policies, legislative, environmental and certifying authorities’ compliance and best practice Full responsibility for allocated ground maintenance tasks from start to completion including scoping the task, pricing materials, liaising with the contractor, undertaking the work personally or...

About The Role   Main Duties:   To manage effectively and efficiently the operation of the Academy recruitment strategy in collaboration with Academy staff, working closely with the Academy Manager, Head of Coaching, Lead Phase Coaches and other key members of the MDT regarding the signing of potential players;  To work closely with all coaching staff in relation Talent ID; Have responsibility for the recruitment and training of the Club’s scouts ensuring that they comply with the requirements regarding qualifications and both internal and external CPD; Ensure that all players/parents who attend the Academy on a trial bases are communicated with effectively during the duration of the trial period; To work closely with the Academy Secretary, ensuring all relevant registration paperwork is completed in line with YD rules and regulations. Manage and co-ordinate Academy Recruitment supporting...

About The Role   Job Title :  Head of Coach Development Location:  Portsmouth FC Training Ground Hours of work : Full-time, 37.5 hours/week Department:  Academy (Coaching) Reports to:  Academy Manager Salary:  £39,000 per annum. Role Summary:  Portsmouth FC are seeking to recruit a forward thinking and experienced player and coach developer to become the Head of Coach Development (HOCD). An individual whom would embody the values of Portsmouth – Stronger Together, Passionate, Proud and Honest.  The Head of Coach development will be responsible for the implementation, management and appraisal of the academy coaching staff. Manage the coaching pathway and the ensuring coaching delivery aligns with...

What will you be doing? Lead the U15 / U16 Team & Performance Culture: Provide inspirational leadership to players and staff, establishing a culture of excellence and continuous improvement in preparation for, delivery of, and review of international camps and events. Technical Leadership of Talent and Teams: Provide outstanding technical leadership to players and coaches across U15 / U16 age groups, including talent programmes associated to England teams. Develop & Deliver the Seasonal Plan: Design and implement the seasonal plan for U15 & U16 activity, along with all associated Regional and National talent activity ensuring alignment with the talent pathway calendar, and the England Youth Team Strategy – One Pride, Built to Roar. Planning should ensure consistency across the age group cycle, the wider England pathway, and England's How We Play principles through regular technical meetings. Manage Coaching Staff: Line manage the Emerging...

About the Role Hartlepool United FC Academy is seeking a dedicated U17s PDP Lead Coach & U16s Head Coach to work closely with our U17s Youth Team players and U16s Academy players. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering our coaching curriculum, helping with individual player development and assisting with daily academy tasks.   Summary of Main Duties • Plan and deliver structured coaching sessions to the academy players, mainly with U17s and U16s teams. • Effectively identify the players that can progress through the academy’s pathway. • Work closely with all academy and club staff to ensure all tasks are complete including admin and logistics. • Lead and manage the U17s fixtures and U16s fixtures.   Responsibilities & Key Duties – Coaching Plan, Deliver & Review highly structured coaching sessions...

Bristol City Women is seeking a Sporting Director to lead all football-related activities and drive the club’s long-term sporting vision.   Reporting directly to the CEO, the Sporting Director will be responsible for defining and executing a clear, cohesive football strategy across all areas, including recruitment, squad management, academy development, and performance services.   The successful candidate will combine deep expertise in women’s football with strong leadership, strategic thinking, and a commitment to building a high-performance culture. This role will play a critical part in establishing Bristol City Women as a competitive and progressive force in the game.   This is a full-time, Bristol-based role with travel as required.   Please note that recruitment for this position is supported by Bloom Sports Partners.   Key Responsibilities Sporting Leadership Define and deliver the club’s football strategy and overarching playing philosophy...

Position Summary The Director of Youth will lead Bay FC’s youth strategy, integrating the technical, operational, and cultural elements of the club’s development system. This leader oversees the full youth pathway — from grassroots through pre-professional — ensuring a world-class, collaborative, and player-centered environment for players, coaches, and families.   This position focuses on long-term program strategy, ecosystem building, partnerships, and operational leadership. The Director will drive the structure, standards, and sustainability of Bay FC’s youth programming while ensuring alignment with the club’s playing philosophy and long-term vision of developing players and people who embody “The Bay Way.” KEY ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES   Program Leadership & Strategy   Define and own Bay FC's youth development strategy, aligning all programs with the club’s technical philosophy and...

Tempo Football Academy, in partnership with Treaty United, is recruiting a full-time Academy Head Coach to work across both the League of Ireland academy structure and our full-time Football & Education Programme. This is a unique opportunity for an ambitious coach to work daily within a professional player development environment, helping shape elite young players on and off the pitch. Position Details Full-Time Position (40 Hours Per Week) Salary: €32,000 – €35,000 per year Based in Limerick, Ireland Includes daytime coaching, evenings, and weekend fixtures International travel opportunities included Role Overview The successful candidate will: Head coach ONE boys academy age group within the Treaty United Academy structure (U13, U14, U15 or U17) Coach daily within the Tempo/Treaty Full-Time Football & Education Programme Plan and deliver high-level training sessions Lead teams during League of Ireland...

Salary:  Please state your expectations within your application Contract:  Full Time, 42 hours a week Location:  The Nigel Doughty Academy, Nottingham, NG2 7SR Department:  First Team Sports Science and Medicine Reporting to:  Head of First Team Physiotherapy Closing Date For Applications:  3rd June 2026 About the Role: We are seeking a dynamic and highly skilled Performance Physiotherapist to join our Men’s First Team medical department. This role is designed for a specialist who sits at the intersection of clinical excellence and athletic performance. The primary focus is not just the treatment of injury, but the proactive optimisation of physical robustness and the delivery of high-performance strategies to keep our squad at their peak throughout the Premier League season. The successful candidate will work within a progressive medical and performance team, focusing on injury prevention, recovery protocols,...

Salary:  Please state your expectations within your application Contract:  Full Time, 42 hours a week Location:  The Nigel Doughty Academy, Nottingham, NG2 7SR Department:  First Team Sports Science and Medicine Reporting to:  Head of First Team Physiotherapy Closing Date For Applications:  3rd June 2026 About the Role: We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Rehabilitation Physiotherapist to join our Men’s First Team medical department. This is a pivotal role designed for a practitioner who thrives in a high-pressure, elite sporting environment and is dedicated to returning world-class athletes to peak performance. The successful candidate will work as an integral part of a progressive, multi-disciplinary medical and performance team. You will be responsible for leading and managing the end-to-end injury process for individual players, acting as the primary coordinator to bring in specialist...

Salary:  Please state your expectations within your application Contract:  Full Time, Fixed Term until 2029, 42 hours a week Location:  The Nigel Doughty Academy, Nottingham, NG2 7SR Department:  First Team Performance Reporting to:  Lead Nutritionist Closing Date For Applications:  3rd June 2026 About the Role: To support the delivery of a world-class, evidence-based performance nutrition programme for Nottingham Forest Football Club while completing an applied research programme. Working closely with the Lead Nutritionist and wider Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT), the role will focus on generating and translating applied research to optimising player health, performance, recovery and development across the Men’s First Team, while also supporting alignment across the wider club pathway. The Perks of the Job: Opportunity to access tickets for events at The City Ground. Employee Assistance...

At Manchester United, we believe that excellence on the pitch starts with excellence off the pitch. Our team thrives in a high-performance environment, united by a shared passion for success. We aim to elevate the standard of performance through collaboration and continuous growth, creating a space where everyone can contribute their best to our common goals.     We work together at our iconic Manchester United offices, enabling connection and innovation as we look ahead to what we can achieve as a global football club. We are excited to bring in passionate people who share our vision and drive for success.      The Role:   Primarily responsible for leading and delivering the Academy’s Psychology provision, this role will oversee the Academy working group that manages complex performance and wellbeing cases, while coordinating and driving the Academy’s Mental Health and Wellbeing Action Plan to support holistic player development....