Advanced Centre Football Coach

Norwich City Football Club; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Norwich City Football Club is seeking enthusiastic football coaches to join our Advanced Centre in Yaxley, near Peterborough, to develop talented young players within a professional academy environment.

You will plan and deliver engaging coaching sessions, support players' technical, tactical and physical development, and uphold high standards of safeguarding and professionalism while working with a supportive team.

Qualifications

• UEFA C Licence (FA Level 2) or working towards the qualification.
• FA Safeguarding Children and relevant first aid qualifications.
• Experience coaching within grassroots, development centre or academy football.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; reliability and evening availability.

Responsibilities

• Planning and delivering high-quality, engaging and challenging football coaching sessions.
• Supporting the individual technical, tactical, physical and psychological development of players.
• Creating a positive, enjoyable and professional learning environment.
• Implementing Norwich City Football Club's coaching principles and methodology.
• Providing constructive feedback to players to support their development.
• Working collaboratively with fellow coaches and centre staff.
• Maintaining high standards of professionalism, safeguarding and player welfare.
• Representing Norwich City Football Club positively at all times.

Skills

Grassroots/academy coaching experience

Education

UEFA C Licence (FA Level 2)

FA Safeguarding Children

First aid qualifications

Job description

You'll be joining our established Advanced Centre in Yaxley, working with talented young footballers who are looking to challenge themselves and progress within the game. Your responsibilities will include:

• Planning and delivering high-quality, engaging and challenging football coaching sessions.
• Supporting the individual technical, tactical, physical and psychological development of players.
• Creating a positive, enjoyable and professional learning environment.
• Implementing Norwich City Football Club's coaching principles and methodology.
• Providing constructive feedback to players to support their development.
• Working collaboratively with fellow coaches and centre staff.
• Maintaining high standards of professionalism, safeguarding and player welfare.
• Representing Norwich City Football Club positively at all times.

Are you an ambitious football coach looking to develop your skills, gain experience within a professional football club environment and take the next step in your coaching journey? We’re particularly interested in coaches who are ambitious, enthusiastic and genuinely passionate about helping young players improve. A genuine passion for football coaching and player development. A positive, professional and enthusiastic approach. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Reliability and availability on Monday evenings. A willingness to learn, embrace feedback and continually develop. The ability to deliver engaging and age-appropriate coaching sessions. A commitment to safeguarding and creating a positive environment for young players. UEFA C Licence (FA Level 2) or working towards the qualification. Previous experience coaching within grassroots, development centre or academy football. Experience working with talented young players. FA Safeguarding Children and relevant first aid qualifications.

We recognise that great coaches come from different backgrounds. While qualifications and experience are important, we're equally interested in your attitude, potential and ambition to develop.

If you're someone who wants to improve as a coach, challenge yourself and become part of an exciting football development environment, we'd love to hear from you. Appointment will be subject to appropriate safeguarding checks, including an Enhanced DBS check and relevant qualification verification. Additional coaching opportunities are subject to availability and suitability. Academy coaching progression is not guaranteed.

This is much more than just a Monday evening coaching role. We're passionate about developing our coaches alongside our players, providing an environment where talented, motivated individuals can learn, grow and explore opportunities within the wider football industry. Whether you're an aspiring academy coach, an experienced grassroots coach or someone looking to build a career in professional football, this could be a fantastic opportunity to take that next step.

Why join Norwich City Football Club?

We believe that investing in our coaches is fundamental to developing the next generation of footballers. As part of our coaching team, you'll have access to a range of exciting opportunities designed to support your development and help you progress. Learn the Norwich Way. Gain first-hand experience of Norwich City's approach to coaching and player development. Develop your understanding of our coaching principles, methodology and the standards expected within a professional football club environment. Potential pathways into academy coaching. For ambitious coaches looking to progress, our Football Development programmes can provide valuable experience and a potential stepping stone towards future opportunities within academy football. Exclusive CPD and coach development opportunities. Benefit from exciting continuing professional development opportunities, including workshops and sessions delivered by senior Norwich City staff. Learn from experienced professionals, develop your coaching knowledge and gain insight into different areas of the professional game. UK and international coaching opportunities. Our programmes provide opportunities to get involved in UK-based and international football tours, giving coaches the chance to experience different football environments, develop their skills and create unforgettable experiences for young players. These opportunities are optional and can provide additional paid coaching work beyond your regular weekly sessions. Fixtures, tournaments and events. Alongside our weekly coaching programmes, there are opportunities to be involved in competitive fixtures, development events, tournaments and other exciting experiences throughout the football calendar. Join an ambitious coaching network. Become part of a supportive and forward-thinking coaching team, working alongside passionate individuals who share a commitment to developing players and continually improving as coaches.