Casual Academy Coaches (Pre-Academy & Foundation Phase)

Reading Football Club; Reading; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A professional sports club in Reading is seeking casual Academy coaches to work with Pre‑Academy & Foundation Phase players. The role demands UEFA qualifications and experience in an EPPP Academy Environment. Responsibilities include implementing coaching syllabuses, ensuring player welfare, and collaborating within a multidisciplinary team. Candidates should be passionate, proactive, and motivated. This part-time position is a great opportunity for those looking to nurture young talent within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in EPPP Academy Environment required.
• Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team required.
• Thorough understanding of audit requirements essential.

Responsibilities

• Implement the Academy coaching syllabus while contributing to its evolution.
• Update Football Intelligence Platform information as requested.
• Ensure player welfare is a priority in Academy activities.
• Participate in development action plans and coach competency framework.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to give effective feedback

Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team

Education

UEFA C Licence

UEFA B Licence

FA Youth Award

FA Safeguarding Children

Job description

Organisation: Reading Football Club
Salary: £ Competitive
Location: Bearwood Park Training Ground, Reading RG41 5DB
Contract type: Part time
Closing date: 29 January 2026

Job Description: We are looking for a number of casual Academy coaches to work with our Pre‑Academy & Foundation Phase age groups. You will be a pro‑active member of the coaching department, assisting the lead phase coach in the delivery of the coaching philosophy and syllabus. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide a world‑class learning environment to facilitate player development within the Academy.

Key Accountabilities

• To follow and implement the Academy coaching syllabus and philosophy whilst contributing to its evolution.
• To ensure any Football Intelligence Platform information is updated as requested by the lead age group coach or lead phase coach - Training sessions, game time and player reports.
• To ensure a thorough working knowledge of the content and functions of the Academy Performance Plan.
• To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to support a coordinated approach to player development across departments involving, but not restricted to performance analysts, sport scientists, physiotherapists, psychologists, Head of Coaching and operational, welfare and education staff.
• To ensure player welfare is always the primary consideration in all Academy aspects.
• To work with the lead phase coach and lead age group coach to ensure all age group equipment is fit for use at all times and checked out and in.
• To work with the age group coaching partner and Lead Phase coach to ensure all age group playing kits are in order for Academy Games and checked out and in.
• To adopt a proactive approach in working alongside age group coaching partner in order to provide optimal playing opportunities.
• To travel to away games by team coach with team and staff unless agreed with lead phase coach.
• To participate fully with the Head of Academy Coaching in relation to development action plans and the coach competency framework.
• To ensure you are up to date with and fulfil all audit requirements.
• To ensure that a 4x7’s report is completed for all trialists each game and handed back to the Phase lead.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential: Pre‑Academy – UEFA C Licence; Academy – UEFA B Licence; FA Youth Award; FA Safeguarding Children

Experience

Essential – Experience within EPPP Academy Environment; Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team

Knowledge

Essential – Audit requirements

Skills

Essential – Able to give effective feedback; Strong communication skills in a variety of settings; Proven ability to work as part of a broader multidisciplinary team

Attitude

Passionate and hard working in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment; Proactive ‘can‑do’ approach to work and those around them; Self‑motivated and capable of motivating those around them