Academy Coach (Casual), Schoolboy Provision

Barnsley Football Club; Lancashire; Hybrid; GBP 17,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Blackpool Football Club is seeking enthusiastic Part-Time Academy Coaches for Schoolboy Provision (ages 9–12) to deliver high-quality coaching and support matchdays. The role requires flexible evenings and weekends, and is paid on an invoice basis with rates discussed at interview.

Applicants should have UEFA B Licence, EFAiF, FA Youth Award and HUDL experience, with a focus on holistic player development within the EPPP framework. Safeguarding and continuous CPD are emphasised.

Qualifications

• Experience with Players aged 9–16 in coaching settings.
• Familiarity with EPPP framework and ILP processes.
• Experience in a Category 3 (or higher) Academy.
• Knowledge of HUDL or similar video analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver age-appropriate coaching sessions per the Academy philosophy.
• Prepare and evaluate sessions; align with phase outcomes.
• Use HUDL to assess performance and support development plans.
• Attend parent/Player reviews and set development targets.
• Collaborate with medical, sports science, education and Player care teams.

Skills

Player development

Communication

Organisation

Creativity

Flexibility

Education

UEFA B Licence

Emergency First Aid in Football (EFAiF)

FA Youth Award

Tools

HUDL

Job description

Job Title: Academy Coach (Casual), Schoolboy Provision

Reports to: Academy Head of Coaching

Location: Bloomfield Road, Blackpool

Hours: Casual, to meet the needs of the Academy

Salary: Competitive, depending on experience.

Who we are:

Blackpool Football Club is an English Professional Association Football Club based in the seaside town of Blackpool, Lancashire.

The Club was founded in 1887 and has a very storied history, from being a founding member of the Lancashire League in 1889, rising to the Top-Flight of the Football League (the old First Division) in 1930, to winning the FA Cup in 1953 and being promoted to the Premier League in 2010 (becoming the first Club to gain promotion from every division of the Football League via the play-off system).

The team are competing in League One, the third tier of the English Football League.

The Club have played their home games at Bloomfield Road since 1901.

Job Purpose

We are seeking enthusiastic, creative, and committed Part-Time Academy Coaches to work within our Schoolboy Provision (ages 9–12). The successful candidates will be responsible for delivering high-quality coaching sessions and supporting matchdays in line with the Academy’s coaching philosophy and the Elite Player Performance Plan (EPPP).

This role requires a commitment to flexible working hours, including evenings and weekends, to meet the demands of the training and match schedules.

This is a part-time role, paid on an invoice basis, with remuneration linked to coaching sessions and match involvement. Specific rates will be discussed at the interview stage.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Plan and deliver age-appropriate, engaging coaching sessions in line with Blackpool FC Academy’s playing and coaching philosophy.
• Prepare and evaluate individual and team sessions, ensuring alignment with Academy phase outcomes.
• Use video analysis platforms (e.g. HUDL) to assess Player performance, support development plans, and deliver constructive feedback.
• Monitor and review player development through regular evaluations, ILPs, and performance reports.
• Attend and contribute to parent/Player reviews and meetings, offering clear feedback and development targets.
• Work collaboratively with Academy staff, including medical, sports science, education, and Player care teams, to support each Player’s holistic development.
• Support the implementation of the Academy’s individual learning plan process and assist Players in meeting technical, tactical, physical, and psychological targets.
• Actively engage in internal CPD events and contribute to ongoing coaching discussions and reflective practices.
• Promote a positive and challenging environment that encourages creativity, resilience, and individual growth.
• Maintain accurate records in line with EPPP audit standards and Academy protocols.
• Uphold and enforce the highest standards of safeguarding, health and safety, and welfare across all activities.
• To adhere to the Club’s Safeguarding Policy at all times.
• To promote a safe and healthy working environment for all Players and staff
• To promote a professional image of the Club and themselves at all times.
• To contribute to identifying and undertaking initiatives aimed at improving the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery.
• To work with and support other team members as required ensuring effective and efficient service is developed and delivered.
• You will be expected to seek ways of updating and improving personal skills, knowledge and understanding relevant to your own job role.
• Additional duties as reasonably requested by the Head of Coaching.

The above job description is not intended to be exhaustive; the duties and responsibilities may therefore vary over time according to the changing needs of the Club.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• UEFA B Licence (minimum requirement).
• Emergency First Aid in Football (EFAiF).
• FA Youth Award.

Experience

• Experience working with Players aged 9–16, within a coaching environment.
• A sound understanding of youth development, learning principles, and the EPPP framework.
• Experience within a Category 3 (or higher) Academy.
• Familiarity with HUDL or similar video analysis tools.
• Understanding of ILP processes and multi-disciplinary team collaboration.

Knowledge & Skills

• Passionate about Player development and education.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills.
• Creative thinker who can engage and inspire young Players.
• Committed to personal development and reflective practice.
• Flexible and reliable – able to work evenings and weekends as required.

Personal Qualities

• A quick learner with the ability to work independently.
• Good initiative, enthusiasm, problem-solving approach to new challenges.
• Demonstrates honesty, integrity, reliability, and the ability to ensure confidentiality at all times.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Works within a team environment, co-operates with others, considers the needs of others and helps others to achieve objectives.
• A strong commitment to you own personal development.

Closing date for applications is Friday 30th October2026

Safeguarding

Blackpool Football Club Ltd and the EFL are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to endorse this commitment. Posts advertised may require Enhanced Criminal Record Checks and may include checks against the Barred lists, as such it is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974). Therefore, all convictions, including spent convictions that have not been subject to filtering by the DBS should be declared.

Recruitment checks

You will also be required to provide details of referees for the previous five years’ working history or referees whilst in full-time education.

Equality and Diversity

Employees must always carry out their duties with due regard to Blackpool Football Club’s policies and procedures.The employee must ensure a positive commitment towards equality and diversity treating others fairly and not committing any form of direct or indirect discrimination, victimisation or harassment of any description and to promote positive working relationships between all internal and external stakeholders.

Inclusion and Anti-Discrimination Mission Statement

At Blackpool Football Club we aim to provide an enjoyable experience for all supporters and hold inclusion and anti-discrimination at the core of our values. We are committed to creating an environment which welcomes and respects people from all communities, promoting equality and diversity at Bloomfield Road and its associated premises. As a Club we recognise the nine protected characteristics (age, disability, gender re-assignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion and belief, sex and sexual orientation) under the Equality Act 2010 and will play an active role in supporting inclusion and putting an end to discrimination.

The employee must ensure a positive commitment towards equality and diversity by treating others fairly and not committing any form of direct or indirect discrimination, victimisation or harassment of any description and to promote positive working relationships between all internal and external stakeholders.

Blackpool Football Club is an equal opportunities employer.