Academy Youth Development Phase Lead

Wrexham AFC; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health cash plan

Enhanced holidays

Pension

Sick leave

Wellbeing time off

Volunteering day

Job summary

Wrexham AFC is seeking an Academy Youth Development Phase (YDP) Lead to drive the development of its young players within the club's academy structure in Wrexham.

You will work with the Academy Manager and Head of Coaching to develop the coaching strategy and programme for the YDP, lead a team of age-specific coaches and ensure an individual development plan for each player is implemented and reviewed regularly.

Qualifications

• UEFA A Licence (or working towards it).
• FA Youth Award (assessed - YDP U12-U16, or working towards it).
• FA EFAiF first aid qualification.
• A current FA/FAW Safeguarding Children Workshop certificate (or willingness to complete within one month).
• The ability to lead staff and change.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of the coaching curriculum for YDP players.
• Oversee age-specific coaches and maintain high standards.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary player reviews and progression decisions into the Professional Development Phase.
• Deliver individual, small group and team coaching sessions.
• Ensure every YDP player has an individual coaching plan, recorded on the Performance Clock.
• Help identify and recruit YDP players and review the coaching programme.
• Implement safeguarding policies with the Designated Safeguarding Officer.

Job description

Wrexham AFC is looking for an Academy Youth Development Phase (YDP) Lead to drive the development of its young players.

The Role

Working closely with the Academy Manager and Academy Head of Coaching, you will develop the coaching strategy and programme for the Youth Development Phase, leading a team of age-specific coaches.

You will make sure a developmental, individual approach to player development is adopted in line with the Academy Performance Plan.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of the coaching curriculum for YDP players
• Oversee age-specific coaches and maintain high standards
• Contribute to multidisciplinary player reviews and progression decisions into the Professional Development Phase
• Deliver individual, small group and team coaching sessions
• Ensure every YDP player has an individual coaching plan, recorded on the Performance Clock
• Help identify and recruit YDP players and review the coaching programme
• Implement safeguarding policies with the Designated Safeguarding Officer

About You

• UEFA A Licence (or working towards it)
• FA Youth Award (assessed - YDP U12-U16, or working towards it)
• FA EFAiF first aid qualification
• A current FA/FAW Safeguarding Children Workshop certificate (or willingness to complete within one month)
• The ability to lead staff and change

Key Details

• Location: Wrexham (LL12 0DL)
• Contract: Permanent, full time
• Salary: Competitive
• Benefits include a health cash plan, enhanced holidays, pension and sick leave, wellbeing time off and a volunteering day
• Reference: RR1732643WreAYDPL
• Closing date: 22 November 2026