29 head of academy operations jobs found

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 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...

About The Role   Job Title :  Academy Player Care Lead Location:  Portsmouth FC Training Ground Hours of work : Full-time, 37.5 hours/week Department:  Academy Reports to:  Head of Education Salary:  £28,000 to £29,000 per annum. Purpose of the role:  We are seeking an outstanding, passionate, and self-motivated individual to take on the role of Academy Player Care Lead within our Academy. This full-time position places the personal and emotional development of our young players at the heart of our programme. The successful candidate will lead the design and delivery of a comprehensive player care and wellbeing programme, supporting players, families, and staff alike. Duties and Responsibilities: Life Skills  Design and deliver an age-specific life skills programme across FDP, YDP, and PDP phases. Create and...

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...

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...

Title:  Groundskeeper Department:  Operations Reports to:  Head Groundskeeper   POSITION OVERVIEW: The Groundskeeper, in conjunction with the Groundskeeping staff, will be responsible for maintaining the natural grass and synthetic fields at a designated Nashville SC facility. This is a full-time position with majority of the hours worked at the academy facility (Currey Ingram Academy). During busy periods at either Geodis Park or the first-team training facility (Vanderbilt Health Training Center), this position, with ample notice, may be assigned to work for extended periods of time at either of those locations as needed. RESPONSIBILITIES: Assist with maintenance of natural grass, as well as synthetic fields at Nashville SC facilities - including but not limited to Nashville SC’s trainings, home matches, concerts, football games, and rugby matches at Geodis Park. Complete preventive maintenance on various pieces of...

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.   JOB PURPOSE  Adhere to our Player Care purpose of supporting player development by building a positive and supportive environment for our players to develop as people.   Key Responsibilities Player Care    Lead the Player care department within the Academy Management Team (AMT), including writing the Academy Performance Plan, managing the Player Care KPI’s and leading on the Audit.  Lead the Academy’s holistic Player Care programme across all age groups, focusing on U15-Dev. Squad...

About the job The Island FC Location: Long Island, NY Reports to: President of Business Operations About The Island FC The Island FC is an official MLS NEXT Pro club building the future of professional soccer on Long Island. Kicking off in 2027 as an independent professional club, The Island FC is creating a fully integrated soccer ecosystem rooted in community, culture, and long-term infrastructure investment — including a new modular stadium sports complex in Nassau County and expanded academy facilities across Long Island. More than just a club, The Island FC is building a modern sports and entertainment brand with a direct pathway from youth development to the professional game. Through its academy network, grassroots initiatives, and upcoming MLS NEXT Pro launch, the club is committed to creating opportunities for players, fans, and families across the region while establishing Long Island as a major soccer market in the U.S. Long Island represents one...

About The Role   Swindon Town F.C. is seeking an ambitious, detail-oriented, and highly motivated First Team Performance & Recruitment Analyst to join the club’s Football Department. Working within the Analysis Department, the successful candidate will lead the post-match analysis process for the First Team while also supporting recruitment and player identification projects. Using video, tactical insight, and data analysis, you will play a key role in enhancing player and team performance, supporting coaching staff decision-making, and contributing to the club’s long-term football strategy. This is an exciting opportunity for an innovative analyst who thrives in a fast-paced professional football environment and is passionate about using analysis to maximise competitive performance. Key Responsibilities First Team Performance Analysis Lead the post-match analysis process following all First...

About The Role   Reporting to:  Head of Academy Medical / Academy Sports Rehabilitator Contract Type:  Fixed-term, 12 months Hours:  20 hours per week (Evening and weekend work is a mandatory requirement of the role) Locations:  Vale Park, Roe Lane, Keele University, Alsager Role Purpose To implement the Academy Medical and Sports Science programme, providing prevention, diagnosis and treatment of injuries to players in the Professional Development Phase, Foundation and Youth Development age groups at Port Vale Football Club. Responsibilities Deliver medical services throughout the Academy age groups, providing diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries to players. Collaborate with all staff within the Academy Medical Department and wider MDT staff. Contribute towards the Key Performance Indicators of the Medical department. Ensure appropriate recovery and injury...

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   Role Overview This role is comprised of the following functions: Stadium Manager, Safety Officer, Health & Safety, Safeguarding & Licensing Manager, and will be responsible for the safe, compliant, and efficient operation of the stadium and wider site. This is a senior leadership role requiring an experienced professional capable of ensuring the venue operates in full compliance with all regulatory requirements while delivering a first-class matchday and event environment. The successful candidate will act as the designated Safety Officer for Barnet FC and London Bees, and will lead on all matters relating to stadium safety, health and safety compliance, safeguarding, and licensing. They will work closely with the local authority, emergency services, governing bodies, and internal departments to maintain the highest possible standards. This role demands exceptional organisational capability, calm...

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   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...

Salary:  Please state your expectations within your application Contract:  Part Time, 22.5 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 looking for a highly qualified and experienced Sports Doctor to join our medical department as a Part-time First Team Doctor. Working three days per week (0.6 FTE) at our training ground, the successful candidate will provide essential clinical support to the Head Doctor in the daily medical management of the Men’s First Team squad. This role requires a practitioner who is comfortable operating in the fast-paced, high-stakes environment of Premier League football. You will be a key figure in the multi-disciplinary team, contributing to player health, injury prevention, and...

Location:   Manchester, GB Full Time / Part Time:   Full Time Contract Type:   Permanent Based in Manchester, this permanent full-time role plays an important part in supporting Academy players through key stages of their development journey. You will lead and deliver a comprehensive performance lifestyle programme that helps players navigate transitions both on and off the pitch, ensuring they are supported to develop as footballers and as independent young people within a high-performance environment.   Who We Are Manchester City is a football club rooted in East Manchester, with a story that began in 1880 and continues to grow today. Built on resilience, belief and togetherness, success on the pitch is driven by the moments and memories shared with millions of Fans around the world. City is known for its bravery, its determination to the very end and...

Department: Facilities and Estates Development   Hours of Work: 40 hours per week   Contract Type: Permanent   Salary: Attractive Remuneration Package   Location: Villa Park   Closing Date: Sunday 7 June 2026     The Department Our Facilities and Estates Department are responsible for looking after our facilities across all our sites – Villa Park, Bodymoor Heath Training Ground and our Brookvale Inner City Academy. The Club are continuing our rapid growth trajectory both on and off the pitch including the development and expansion of our sites and facilities. The team are vital in this journey supporting the major redevelopment work across all Club sites, enabling our day-to-day operations and matchdays to happen ensuring all our facilities are maintained to the highest standard possible.     The Role You will be responsible for the installation, maintenance and...

The Premier League’s Strategy team is looking to appoint a new Risk Manager to support delivery of our Risk Management framework. The Risk Manager will play an important role in supporting the effective operation of the organisation, contributing to the Premier League’s wider organisational objectives. The role will take ownership of defined areas of the Risk Management work programme, managing associated tasks and projects, and contributing to the continued development of the function over time. The Risk team is a relatively new and evolving function within the Premier League, working collaboratively across the organisation to support the identification and management of risk. The work we do varies, with recent examples across information security, matchday operations, fan engagement, legal, safeguarding and commercial and broadcast activities. As the Premier League continues to evolve and expand through the launch of our International Offices,...

Job description Bundesliga International GmbH  is a wholly owned subsidiary of DFL Deutsche Fußball Liga GmbH and is responsible for the global marketing of the commercial rights owned by Bundesliga.  The Regional Head Office APAC in Singapore  was established 2012, the first European football league to open a base in the Asia Pacific region. Since then, the team has been working hard to develop the Bundesliga´s footprint in Asia. The office also functions as a port to Asia for the whole league – many Bundesliga clubs followed our footstep and opened offices abroad. The league`s growth is further illustrated by the opening of a representative office in Beijing, China. The team is determined to build on the Bundesliga’s strong connections to Asia over the coming years.    For support and further successful development of the company in the Asia Pacific region, we are seeking for an  Intern ational...