Academy Coach (CIDS)

Burnley Football Club; Burnley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional football club in England is seeking a full-time Academy Coach to support the development of the next generation of football coaches as part of the Coach Inclusion & Diversity Scheme. The successful candidate will gain valuable coaching experience and access tailored support for their professional growth, particularly welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups. Essential commitments include attending an induction and completing specific coaching qualifications.

Qualifications

• Essential and desirable criteria to fulfil for the role.
• Desire to be a role model and ambassador for diversity.
• Unique expertise and lived experience that will benefit the club.

Responsibilities

• Split time coaching at Burnley FC and the Premier League’s Coach Development Programme.
• Gain experience across development phases with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Provide mentoring and tailored support.

Job description

About Us

Burnley FC is an established professional football club with a rich history, located in the heart of the town and its community, we believe that Burnley is a special place - a home to extraordinary people like you. Come and be part of our story!

Burnley Football Club are a forward-looking club who believe in bringing innovation, diversity, creativity by developing the best talent.

Role Overview

Burnley Football Club, in partnership with the Premier League, is proud to support the Coach Inclusion & Diversity Scheme (CIDS) for the 2025/26 season. We are offering a 23-month, full-time Academy coaching role to the successful candidate to support the development of the next generation of football coaches. The scheme is open to all, and we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and mixed heritage backgrounds, and women, as they are underrepresented groups amongst the coaching roles that exist across the professional game.

You will also need to be available to attend the Premier League CIDS induction held in the Lake District from the 29th September 2025 to the 2nd October 2025.

How To Apply

Please submit a 2-part cover letter covering the following topics:

Part One: What We’re Looking For

• The essential criteria you fulfil.
• The desirable criteria you fulfil.
• Your desire to be a role model and ambassador for diversity in the game.
  
  

Part Two:

• Your motivations for applying for the Academy Coach (CIDS) role and the Premier League Coach Development Programme.
• How the Academy Coach (CIDS) role and development programme fits with your career ambitions.
• How your unique expertise, and lived experience, will benefit the Club and players.
  
  

ROLE EXPECTATIONS

As the Academy Coach (CIDS), you will be expected to split your time coaching at Burnley FC and the Premier League’s accredited Coach Development Programme. You’ll gain experience across development phases and work with multi-disciplinary teams. Your development journey will include:

• Mentoring and tailored support.
• Immersive learning experiences.
• Workshops, peer learning, and reflective practices.
• Access to FA/UEFA qualifications (bases on development needs and subject to availability).
  
  

On successful completion of all programme elements, you’ll be awarded a Diploma in Professional Football Coaching from Leeds Beckett University.

The full job description can be found on the Burnley Football Club website: Burnley FC Careers

Successful applicants will be subject to a social media check and an Enhanced Criminal Record Check (DBS) which will be paid for / requested by the employer.

If you require an alternative format of our job description and person specification and/or our application form, please contact the HR department at [e-mail].

• Please note, should an adequate number of applications be received prior to the closing date, Burnley FC reserve the right to remove a job advert.
  
  

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