Academy Coach (Casual), Schoolboy Provision

Blackpool FC; Lancashire; Sur place; GBP 28 000 - 41 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Blackpool Football Club is looking for enthusiastic, creative and committed part-time Academy Coaches to work within its Schoolboy Provision for ages 9 to 12. Coaches will deliver high-quality coaching sessions and support matchdays in line with the academy’s coaching philosophy and the EPPP.

The role is paid on an invoice basis, with rates linked to sessions and match involvement and discussed at interview.

Qualifications

• UEFA B Licence (minimum).
• Emergency First Aid in Football (EFAiF) and FA Safeguarding Children Certificate.
• Experience coaching players aged 9–16 and knowledge of the EPPP.
• Flexible and reliable, able to work evenings and weekends.
• Desirable: FA Youth Award, Category 3 academy experience and Hudl familiarity.

Responsabilités

• Plan and deliver age-appropriate coaching sessions in line with the academy's playing and coaching philosophy.
• Use video analysis platforms such as Hudl to assess performance and give feedback.
• Monitor player development through evaluations, ILPs and performance reports.
• Contribute to parent and player reviews.
• Work with medical, sports science, education and player care staff.
• Keep records in line with EPPP audit standards and uphold safeguarding at all times.

Connaissances

First Aid

Safeguarding

Youth development

Flexible schedule

Formation

UEFA B Licence

Outils

Hudl

Description du poste

Blackpool Football Club is looking for enthusiastic, creative and committed part-time Academy Coaches to work within its Schoolboy Provision for ages 9 to 12.

The Role

Reporting to the Academy Head of Coaching, you will deliver high-quality coaching sessions and support matchdays in line with the academy’s coaching philosophy and the EPPP. The role is paid on an invoice basis, with rates linked to sessions and match involvement and discussed at interview.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver age-appropriate coaching sessions in line with the academy’s playing and coaching philosophy
• Use video analysis platforms such as Hudl to assess performance and give feedback
• Monitor player development through evaluations, ILPs and performance reports
• Contribute to parent and player reviews
• Work with medical, sports science, education and player care staff
• Keep records in line with EPPP audit standards and uphold safeguarding at all times

About You

• UEFA B Licence (minimum)
• Emergency First Aid in Football (EFAiF) and FA Safeguarding Children Certificate
• Experience coaching players aged 9–16 and a sound understanding of youth development and the EPPP
• Flexible and reliable, able to work evenings and weekends
• Desirable: FA Youth Award, Category 3 (or higher) academy experience and familiarity with Hudl

Key Details

• Location: Bloomfield Road, Blackpool
• Contract: Casual, part time
• Pay: Competitive, depending on experience
• Subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check
• Closing date: 30 October 2026