Academy Coach U15/16s

Bristol City Football Club; West of England; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Bristol City Football Club is seeking a committed Academy Coach for our u15/16s to join the BCFC Academy as a part-time role (16 hours per week). You will plan and deliver sessions, lead match day duties for your age group, and contribute to welfare and safeguarding, with involvement in talent identification and development planning.

The role requires UEFA B Licence and FA Youth Award, plus experience in an academy setting.

Qualifications

• UEFA B Licence.
• FA Youth Award.
• Experience of developing players in an Academy environment.
• Understanding of the requirements to play Professional football, at all levels.
• Be able to work as part of a team, but also lead on own initiative
• Have empathy, be supportive and encouraging to developing others
• Have an open / growth mind-set and be an honest, clear communicator

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver coaching sessions that follow the club philosophy and curriculum.
• Plan, observe and provide feedback on player performance during match days.
• Evaluate players from coaching and matches and record on The Kitman Labs Intelligence Platform.
• Ensure players' welfare and safeguarding is protected.
• Contribute to talent identification where appropriate.
• Undertake administrative tasks including fixture programming, record keeping and database input.
• Carry out 6 weekly player reviews.
• Carry out player/parent reviews in line with EPPP guidelines.
• Maintain multi-disciplinary communication for player well-being and development.

Skills

UEFA B Licence

FA Youth Award

Academy player development

Understanding professional football

Team play and initiative

Empathy and supportive

Open mindset and clear communication

Job description

DEPARTMENT: BCFC Academy

REPORTS TO: Lead Cell Coach

HOURS: Part Time, 16 hours per week

Overview

We are looking for a committed and exceptional person to join us as an Academy Coach within our u15/16s team:

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for planning and delivering coaching sessions that follow the club philosophy and deliver the coaching curriculum programme for your respective age.


• Responsible for your age group on match day, including to plan, observe and provide feedback regarding individual player performance.


• To evaluate players from coaching sessions and matches and ensure that the relevant information is recorded fully on The Kitman Labs Intelligence Platform.


• Ensuring that Players' welfare and safeguarding is always protected.


• Contributing to the talent identification process where appropriate.


• Undertaking administrative tasks related to the role, including fixture programming, record keeping and database input.


• To conduct 6 weekly player reviews.


• To carry out player/parent reviews in line with EPPP guidelines.


• Ensure multi-disciplinary communication to ensure the well-being and holistic development of the Academy players.

Essential Qualifications and Skills

• UEFA B Licence.


• FA Youth Award.


• Experience of developing players in an Academy environment.


• Understanding of the requirements to play Professional football, at all levels.


• Be able to work as part of a team, but also lead on own initiative


• Have empathy, be supportive and encouraging to developing others


• Have an open / growth mind-set and be an honest, clear communicator

Desirable Qualifications and Skills

• UEFA A Licence.


• FA Advanced Youth Award.


• Degree within a related subject

Key Competencies

• Ability to work as part of a team.


• Planning and organisation.


• Attention to detail.


• Ability to create a development environment.


• Ability to communicate with a variety of stakeholders.

Closing date: Midday Friday 25th September 2026

Safeguarding Statement

Safeguarding Statement Bristol City Football Club and Academy are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to endorse this commitment. This post requires Enhanced Criminal Records Checks and may include checks against the Barred Lists, as such it is exempt from Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974). Therefore all convictions including spent convictions that have not been subject to filtering by the DBS should be declared.

Equality Statement

The successful candidate 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. We are an equal opportunities employer.

EFL BAME Declaration

The EFL (English Football League) has introduced positive action measures aimed at tackling the under-representation of coaches and managers from Black, Asian and Minority Ethic (BAME) backgrounds. Regulations require clubs to shortlist at least one suitably qualified BAME candidate (where an application has been received) for all roles in Academy football that require a UEFA A or UEFA B Licence.