Casual Academy Coach - Development Centre

Barnsley Football Club; Barnsley; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Barnsley Football Club’s Casual Academy Coach will deliver high-quality coaching sessions aligned with the Club’s Academy Coaching Curriculum, developing young players through age-appropriate training and matchday activities in line with the Club’s philosophies.

You will work within a multi-disciplinary environment, contribute to CPD, implement ILPs, and ensure compliance with EPPP and Football League rules across training and delivery.

Qualifications

• Deliver coaching as per the Curriculum and Club philosophies
• Adapt activities to age groups and abilities
• Collaborate with Lead Phase Coaches on transitions
• Implement Academy Performance Plan policies and practices
• Comply with EPPP and Football League rules during training/matchday delivery
• Integrate input from multi-disciplinary teams (e.g. sports science, education)
• Meet planning/reporting/data-entry requirements in the PMA system
• Attend departmental meetings and CPD events
• Lead coaching activities including periodisation, game planning, and evaluation
• Create and manage Individual Learning Plans (ILPs) with relevant departments
• Deliver coaching hours per the coaching week, manage intensity/recovery
• Achieve a minimum of 5 hours CPD annually to maintain UEFA B/A
• Engage with development plans aligned with Head of Coaching framework
• Implement academy strategies during sessions and games
• Support early and late developers within squad management
• Review performance data to identify development and progression
• Work within the player competency framework
• Participate in CPD activities organized by the Club and partners
• Undertake other duties as required

Responsibilities

• Deliver coaching sessions reflecting the Academy Curriculum and Club philosophies
• Adapt activities to suit age/ability levels
• Support player transitions with Lead Phase Coaches
• Implement APP policies and practices to meet outcomes
• Comply with EPPP/Football League rules in training and matches
• Integrate multi-disciplinary input into planning/delivery
• Enter data and meet PMA reporting requirements
• Attend CPD events and departmental meetings
• Lead blocks of coaching, game planning and evaluation
• Create and manage ILPs in consultation with departments
• Manage coaching hours in line with the coaching week
• Maintain UEFA CPD minimums (5 hours annually)
• Align personal development with Head of Coaching framework
• Apply academy strategies in sessions/games
• Support development of early/late developers in squads
• Review performance data for progression
• Operate within the player competency framework
• Participate in Club CPD initiatives
• Undertake other duties as required

Skills

Coaching

Team collaboration

CPD commitment

Data entry

Education

UEFA B/ A qualification

Tools

PMA system

Job description

The Casual Academy Coach will be responsible for delivering high-quality coaching sessions in line with Barnsley FC’s Academy Coaching Curriculum. The role supports the development of young players through age-appropriate training and matchday activities, aligned with the Club’s coaching and playing philosophies.

This position requires a dynamic and enthusiastic individual with a commitment to continuous development and a collaborative approach to working within a multi-disciplinary team.

Key duties & responsibilities

• Deliver coaching sessions that reflect the Academy’s Coaching Curriculum and Club philosophies
• Adapt activities to suit individual and group needs across age phases
• Liaise with Lead Phase Coaches to support player transition between age groups
• Implement Academy Performance Plan (APP) policies and practices to meet desired outcomes
• Comply with EPPP and Football League rules in training and matchday delivery
• Integrate multi-disciplinary input into planning and delivery (e.g. sports science, education)
• Meet EPPP requirements for planning, reporting, and data entry into the PMA system
• Attend and contribute to departmental meetings and CPD events
• Support and lead football activities including:
  • Periodisation of coaching blocks
  • Game planning and preparation
  • Coaching and match evaluation, including post-match analysis
• Create and manage Individual Learning Plans (ILPs) in consultation with relevant departments
• Deliver coaching hours in line with the ‘coaching working week’ model, managing intensity and recovery
• Achieve a minimum of 5 hours CPD annually to maintain UEFA B/A qualification
• Engage with personal development plans aligned with the Head of Coaching framework
• Implement academy playing and coaching strategies into sessions and games
• Support early and late developers within squad management
• Review performance data and reports to identify player development and progression
• Work within the player competency framework to ensure alignment with Club objectives
• Participate in CPD activities organised by the Club and other providers.
• Undertake any other tasks relevant to the whole-club ethos.
• This job description is not intended to be exhaustive, and the post holder is also required to undertake any other duties as may reasonably be required, appropriate to the level of the post.