We have an exciting opportunity available to coach and develop young players within the club’s pre-academy advanced development centre and prepare them for elite academy level football in the foundation phase.

The role:

• To coach age groups between the ages of 5 and 8, including individual, small group and full group sessions, implementing a Player Development programme which maximises the opportunities for young players to reach their full potential across all age groups in line with the companies player development plan and philosophy.


• Working within the pre-academy syllabus, plan, prepare and evaluate coaching sessions and players within those sessions ensuring they are logged in the coaches’ manual.


• Deliver coaching sessions in accordance with the pre-academy technical syllabus.


• Lead teams on ADC Match Days vs other professional clubs, approx. 2 x fixtures each month


• Ensure that the registration of players attending sessions is logged in the correct manner as set out by the Club.


• To monitor and assess the players in the advanced development centre in training and in match performances


• Preparing and conducting player/parent reviews on a school termly basis using the standard pre-academy Player Review Templates and ensure that such reviews are carried out following the SFC Player review protocol document and ensure that these reviews are signed.


• To liaise with the Advanced Development Centre Lead Coach regarding players’ progression.  Support the ADC Lead Coach with selection of players into the ADC from the DC program.


• Contribute to and take part in a programme of continuing professional development as and when required by the club.


• To attend a minimum of 75% of Club CPD event each season (5 per season). Work towards qualifications when new awards become appropriate to the role.


• Inform the Lead Coach at the Advanced Development Centre of any player/family issues on football or non-related football matters concerning players/trialist within your care.


• Contribute to the Scouting and Recruitment process where appropriate in relation to the advanced development centre program.


• Support the lead coach administrative tasks related to the role, including the completion of registers at each session and maintain records securely.

Is this you?

Essential Experience:

• Experience working with foundation age players.


• Experience working within professional football at an elite junior / youth level.


• Experience of working with a variety of schoolboy age groups.

Essential Qualifications:

• Minimum FA Level 2 (working towards).


• FA Youth Award (or working towards).


• Age appropriate F.A. Certification.


• UEFA B Licence (desirable)

Essential Skills:

• Excellent communication skills.


• Excellent organisational skills.


• Good level of IT skill.

How this benefits you…

If you are successful you can look forward to a healthy benefits package;

• A competitive hourly rate.


• Opportunity to work for a successful Premier League Club.


• Working in an environment with strong core values.


• Learning and development opportunities.


• Working with likeminded individuals.