Contract Type: 23-month fixed-term
Salary: £30,000 per annum
Location: Fulham Football Club Training Ground, Motspur Park, London, KT3 6PT

About the Role & Development Programme

The successful candidate will divide their time between:

• Fulham Football Club Academy Coaching Employment, and


• The Premier League Coach Development Programme (PLCDP)

This is a full-time role, forming part of the Coach Inclusion & Diversity Scheme (CIDS) for the 2025/26 and 2026/27 seasons, delivered in partnership with the Premier League.

Purpose of the Scheme

The Coach Inclusion & Diversity Scheme (CIDS) aims to:

• Increase the diversity of professional football coaches.


• Better reflect the playing population and modern British society.


• Provide a career-changing opportunity to individuals from under-represented backgrounds.

Open to applications from:

• Male coaches from Black, Asian, or Mixed Heritage backgrounds


• Female coaches from all backgrounds

What’s Involved?

At Fulham FC Academy:

• Deliver, prepare, and review coaching programmes across development phases.


• Work closely with multi-disciplinary teams.


• Attend training, matches, and tournaments (UK & Europe).


• Engage in the Academy’s CPD programme.


• Receive support from an internal Club mentor.

Through the Premier League Coach Development Programme:

• Premier League mentorship and tailored support.


• Self-directed projects.


• External immersive learning experiences.


• Peer workshops and networking.


• Access to FA/UEFA coaching qualifications.


• Completion leads to a Diploma in Professional Football Coaching (Leeds Beckett University).

Essential Criteria

• UEFA B Licence


• No prior full-time 1st Team or Academy role at a Premier League or EFL club.


• FA Safeguarding Certificate, Emergency First Aid, and Enhanced DBS (must be obtained before starting).


• Experience coaching in one or more of the following:
  
  
  
  • Grassroots
  
  
  • Community
  
  
  • Education
  
  
  • Development centres
  
  
  • Part-time academy football
  
  
  
  


• Experience leading a team or group of players regularly.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience with holistic youth development (within or beyond sport)


• UEFA A Licence

What You’ll Bring

• A passion for player development and learning environments


• A strong drive to coach in a high-performance Academy


• Resilience and commitment to everyday demands of the game


• Integrity, humility, and honesty


• Strong interpersonal and communication skills


• A role model mindset and ambassadorial presence for diversity


• Hunger for knowledge and continuous development


• High potential to be an outstanding football coach