Academy Football Coach

Fundamental Football Academy; Barry; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Fundamental Football Academy in Barry, Vale of Glamorgan, seeks an Academy Football Coach to join our growing coaching team on a part-time, paid basis. You will deliver high-quality, age-appropriate sessions aimed at developing technical, tactical, physical and social skills in young players.

Candidates should be passionate, reliable and able to work well in a team, providing constructive feedback, monitoring progress and upholding safety and welfare on and off the pitch.

Qualifications

• Experience coaching children or young people in football.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Enthusiastic, positive and confident coaching style.
• Ability to motivate and engage young players.
• Good understanding of player development and age-appropriate coaching.
• Reliable, professional and a team player.
• Genuine passion for football and helping young players develop.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate football coaching sessions.
• Develop players’ technical ability, game understanding and decision-making.
• Create a positive environment where players feel confident to learn, make mistakes and express themselves.
• Support the development of players across different age groups and ability levels.
• Provide clear, constructive feedback to help individual players improve.
• Deliver practices including technical work, small-sided games, overloads and match-related activities.
• Promote teamwork, discipline, respect and good sporting behaviour.
• Ensure player welfare and safety remain a priority at all times.
• Monitor player development, attendance and progression.
• Work closely with other Fundamental Football Academy coaches and staff.
• Communicate professionally with parents and guardians where appropriate.
• Support academy fixtures, development games and events when required.

Skills

Coaching children/young people

Communication

Organisation

Motivate young players

Teamwork

Positive coaching style

Player development understanding

Education

FAW C Certificate or above desirable

Job description

Full job description

Academy Football Coach

Fundamental Football AcademyLocation: Barry / Vale of GlamorganJob Type: Part-time, paid position

Fundamental Football Academy is looking for a passionate, enthusiastic and reliable Academy Football Coach to join our growing coaching team.

We are seeking someone who is committed to developing young players within a positive, professional and enjoyable football environment. The successful candidate will help deliver high-quality coaching sessions designed to improve players technically, tactically, physically and socially.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious coach who enjoys working with young players and wants to continue developing within football.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate football coaching sessions.
• Develop players’ technical ability, game understanding and decision‑making.
• Create a positive environment where players feel confident to learn, make mistakes and express themselves.
• Support the development of players across different age groups and ability levels.
• Provide clear, constructive feedback to help individual players improve.
• Deliver practices including technical work, small‑sided games, overloads and match‑related activities.
• Promote teamwork, discipline, respect and good sporting behaviour.
• Ensure player welfare and safety remain a priority at all times.
• Monitor player development, attendance and progression.
• Work closely with other Fundamental Football Academy coaches and staff.
• Communicate professionally with parents and guardians where appropriate.
• Support academy fixtures, development games and events when required.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Previous experience coaching children or young people within football.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Enthusiastic, positive and confident coaching style.
• Ability to motivate and engage young players.
• Good understanding of player development and age‑appropriate coaching.
• Reliable, professional and able to work effectively as part of a coaching team.
• A genuine passion for football and helping young players develop.

Qualifications

Ideally, applicants will hold or be working towards an FAW coaching qualification, with FAW C Certificate or above desirable.

Applicants should also have, or be willing to obtain, the relevant DBS safeguarding checks, FAW safeguarding qualifications and First Aid certification required for working with young players.

About Fundamental Football Academy

Fundamental Football Academy provides additional high-quality football development opportunities for young players across South Wales.

Our aim is to create a professional but enjoyable environment where players can develop their ability, confidence, game understanding and love of football.

We place a strong emphasis on individual player development, quality coaching and creating opportunities for players to progress within the game.

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly coaching rate depending on experience and qualifications.
• Fundamental Football Academy coaching kit.
• Opportunities for additional coaching hours and responsibilities.
• Support with continued coach development.
• The opportunity to work within an established and growing football development programme.
• A positive coaching environment focused on long-term player development.