As a founder member of the Football League (EFL), Bolton Wanderers is a football club that
is internationally renowned, having played in all four professional leagues of English
football, as well as winning the FA Cup on four occasions.

There has never been a more exciting time to join Bolton Wanderers following the
acquisition of the club in 2019, Football Ventures (Whites) Ltd under the chairmanship of
Sharon Brittan. The club is undergoing a period of transformation with inspiring ambitions
and clear plans for the future that will elevate the club back to its former prominence.

We now have a fantastic opportunity for a passionate individual to join us and be part of the
journey as one of our Sessional Academy Coaches. The role will be instrumental in delivering our coaching strategy to the different age groups in the academy.

As an equal opportunities employer, Bolton Wanderers Football Club is committed to the
equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone
discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and
maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil
partnership.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably
qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us.
BWFC seek to ensure that all children and young people are protected and kept safe from
harm while they are with staff and volunteers within Bolton Wanderers activities. Everyone
at Bolton Wanderers have a safeguarding responsibility to all work colleagues, fans and any
vulnerable adults and children.

Role Purpose

To coach a specific age group at the Academy in accordance with the coaching philosophy of
the Academy and the Academy Performance Plan

Main areas of responsibility

• Effectively coach, mentor and develop the performance of academy players


• Plan and deliver high quality coaching sessions in line with the coaching curriculum
  for the relevant phase


• Evaluate players from coaching sessions and matches
  Ensure player information is recorded accurately and in a timely manner on the
  player performance clock


• Be able to commit to the full training and games programme for that age group


• Attend parents evenings, CPD events and other Academy meetings as required
  BWFC seek to ensure that all children and young people are protected and kept safe
  from harm while they are with staff and volunteers within Bolton Wanderers
  activities. Everyone at Bolton Wanderers has a safeguarding responsibility to all
  work colleagues, fans and any vulnerable adults and children


• Be an ambassador of the Group, providing excellent customer service at all times
  whilst portraying a professional image


• Perform other duties as required, which are considered relevant to the post and to
  the objectives of the Group as identified by the Head of Coaching


• Treat all colleagues as customers ensuring respectful positive outcomes across
  communications.


• Adhere to and abide by all BWFC policies, procedures and guidelines especially
  remembering responsibilities to others under Equal Opportunities, Health and
  Safety, Equality and Diversity


• This post is subject to a DBS disclosure