Academy Lead Cell Coach (U15/U16) – Pathways & Development

EFL; West of England; In loco; GBP 30.000 - 50.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Bristol City FC Academy is seeking an experienced coach to lead the U15/U16 development cell, champion individual growth, and uphold safeguarding standards across the pathway from youth to professional football.

You will work with multiple departments to ensure a cohesive player development plan, contribute to match preparation, and maintain BCFC behaviours in every session. A UEFA A Licence or equivalent is essential, with ongoing coach development encouraged.

Competenze

• UEFA A Licence (or working towards).
• FA Advanced Youth Award (or working towards). Ideally age-specific to the Development Phase which they coach or national relevant equivalent.
• EFAIF qualification.
• Experience of developing player transitions from YDP to PDP in a player-centred model.

Mansioni

• Lead the coaching and individual development of players within your cell, working closely with the Lead PDP Coach, U13/U14 Lead Cell Coach and Head of Coaching to ensure there is a clear pathway for academy players through the Youth Development Phase into the Professional Development Phase.
• Overall responsibility to ensure the U15 / U16 Cell meets BCFC Standards & EPPP audit requirements.
• Ensure all training sessions are logically planned with clear learning objectives, applicable to each individual and their development targets with playing style, philosophy and BCFC behaviours are consistently applied.
• Lead match day preparation confirming part‑time cell coaches produce match packs and game plans linked to the playing and coaching philosophy to ensure continuity.
• Work collaboratively with MDT - Sports Science, Medical, Operations, Performance Analysis, Education and Safeguarding colleagues.
• Ensure relevant information from sessions and fixtures is fully recorded on the football intelligence platform (Kitman Labs).
• Make certain that the player's wellbeing & safeguarding is protected at all times.
• Understanding of clubs Equality, Diversity & Inclusion principles
• Complete and maintain your own individual coach development plan in collaboration with the Head of Coach Development.
• Line management of coaching staff within the cell.

Conoscenze

Player development

Youth coaching

Coaching leadership

Formazione

UEFA A Licence (or working towards)

FA Advanced Youth Award (or working towards)

EFAIF qualification

Descrizione del lavoro

Bristol City FC Academy is seeking an experienced coach to lead the U15/U16 development cell, champion individual growth, and uphold safeguarding standards across the pathway from youth to professional football.

You will work with multiple departments to ensure a cohesive player development plan, contribute to match preparation, and maintain BCFC behaviours in every session. A UEFA A Licence or equivalent is essential, with ongoing coach development encouraged.