Academy Prime-Time Casual Coach

EFL; Exeter; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Exeter City Football Club is recruiting for a Prime-Time Age Group Coach in its Academy for the 2026/27 season. You will develop young players, coach one weekly session, and prepare age-group matches while aligning with the programme and IDP reviews.

The role requires UEFA B/FA Youth Award and safeguarding qualifications, with opportunities to advance toward UEFA A/Advanced Youth Award. DBS, driving licence, and a commitment to ECFC values are essential.

Qualifications

• UEFA B (Level 3) or FA Youth Award is essential for the role.
• UEFA A or FA Advanced Youth Award is desirable to strengthen candidacy.
• FA Emergency Aid (EFAiF) and safeguarding CPD are required.
• FA Talent ID and sport science/strength & conditioning qualifications are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop young players within the Academy to maximise potential in performance and personal excellence.
• Deliver relevant, innovative and enjoyable coaching practices.
• Follow and contribute to the Academy coaching curriculum and periodised plans.
• Attend player reviews and provide feedback on progress and IDPs.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary staff and liaise with the Cell Lead on trialist performance.
• Uphold safeguarding standards and participate in required safeguarding training.
• Represent ECFC values and promote a positive culture within the Academy.

Skills

Capable planner

Effective communicator

Collaborative team player

People-friendly approach

Willingness to learn

Education

UEFA B (Level 3) / FA Youth Award essential

UEFA A / FA Advanced Youth Award desirable

FA Emergency Aid / EFAiF

Safeguarding CPD

FA Talent ID desirable

Sport Science / S&C desirable

Undergraduate / Postgraduate desirable

Teaching qualification desirable

Job description

About The Role

As an integral part of our dynamic team, you will play a crucial role in upholding our organisation's commitment to sustainability. Regardless of your specific role, we expect all employees to actively embrace and adhere to our sustainability policies. Your dedication to environmentally conscious practices, resource efficiency, and ethical considerations will contribute to our collective efforts in fostering a responsible and sustainable workplace. We believe that each team member, regardless of their functional area, plays a vital role in promoting and implementing sustainable practices that align with our organisational values.

Exeter City Football Club seeks to ensure the safety, safeguarding and wellbeing of all children, young people and adults at risk who engage in its activities.

We have an exciting opportunity within our Academy for the 2026/27 season - Prime-Time Age Group Coach

Coaching role

Within the designated age group, the successful candidate will be responsible for proactively taking forward the 'Next Generation Plan' and incorporating the specific needs of the players & staff. Supporting, guiding and directing talented young players to maximise their potential in sporting performance & personal excellence within the Academy and supporting the delivery of relevant, innovative & enjoyable coaching practices.

Interview date

To be confirmed

All candidates will require an enhanced DBS Check and must be able to prove their eligibility to work within the UK.

ECFC is an equal opportunities employer and committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and employees to share this commitment.

Job Description

Purpose & Role function

• Support, guide and direct talented young players to maximise their potential in sporting performance & personal excellence within the Academy.
• Support the delivery of relevant, innovative & enjoyable coaching practices.
• Uphold and demonstrate the values, standards and behaviours expected by ECFC both inside & outside the Club.

Other Key relationships

• Head of Coaching & Player Development
• Academy Director
• Other Cell Lead Coaches
• Academy multi-disciplinary team across phases
• Parents & guardians
• EFL & FA staff

Role Summary

• Develop young players who aspire to play high quality possession-based football for ECFC and beyond.
• Prepare for & coach one training session per week with a designated age group.
• Prepare for & coach an age group match as part of the games programme with a designated age group.
• Attend all age group player reviews, contributing to feedback on progress and IDP's.
• Work from an aligned & periodised coaching curriculum that is constantly reviewed.
• Progress talented young players through the Academy.
• Combine and collaborate with the multi-disciplinary team.
• Liaise with Cell Lead regarding trialist performance and contribute to feedback.
• Commit to the Excellent Coaching Framework, continually reflecting and developing as a practitioner.

Safeguarding

• Attend seasonal safeguarding training as required by the Club.
• Adhere to all guidelines contained within the Club's Safeguarding Policy.
• Utilise the 'MyConcern' system to 'recognise, respond, report and record' any safeguarding incidents in a timely and detailed manner.
• Place player safety and welfare as a top priority at all times.
• Ensure all technical equipment is safe & stored securely.

About The Candidate

Qualifications required

• Level 3 framework: UEFA B, FA Youth Award (essential)
• Level 4 framework: UEFA A, FA Advanced Youth Award (desirable)
• FA Emergency Aid (EFAiF)
• Safeguarding upkeep CPD (internal & external)
• FA Talent ID qualifications (desirable)
• Sport Science / S&C qualifications (desirable)
• Undergraduate / post graduate qualification (desirable)
• Teaching qualification (desirable)

Qualities

• Capable planner (essential).
• Effective communicator & relationship builder (essential).
• Capable of working collaboratively with players, staff & others (essential).
• Personable, approachable & friendly manner (essential).
• Committed learner & willing educator (essential).
• Willingness and enthusiasm to cooperate & take responsibility when necessary (essential).

Experience

• Professional Game playing background (desirable).
• Coaching young & youth team age players in a professional Club/Academy (essential).
• Sports Science (athletic, strength & conditioning) background (desirable).

Other

• High degree of personal drive & motivation (essential).
• Current full & clean driving licence
• Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) enhanced certification (essential).
• Upkeep & update all professional & industry qualifications through related external CPD (essential).

About The Club

Our Story | Exeter City F.C.

Who are we?

Exeter City Football Club is a special club with over 20 years of Supporters' Trust ownership something we are very proud of. Our ownership model places our supporters and community engagement at the forefront of everything we do and we are proud to have a special place in the heart of the community Trust ownership is reflected in our commitment to balancing on-field success with long-term sustainability and we have a remarkable track record of nurturing talent through our Academy, promoting players to the first team, and maximising their performance.

Culture

We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce with abroad range of skills, diversity of experiences and perspectives and we embrace the creativity and innovation this brings. We pride ourselves on having an inclusive culture and a workplace that brings opportunity, development and growth. We embrace a culture of accountability where we set clear expectations and goals, open lines of communication and strong leadership.