Director of Coach Development & Academy Performance

Norwich City Football Club; Colney; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matchday ticket

25 days annual leave

Family-friendly leave

Pension scheme

CPD opportunities

Working groups involvement

Wellbeing support with GP access and,

Gym access at Carrow Road & Avant

Job summary

Norwich City Football Club is seeking a strategic Head of Academy Coaching to drive coach development and the Player Performance Pathway. You will build a comprehensive coach education programme, shape phase curricula, and maintain a clear technical development blueprint across the Academy.

The role requires leadership, a proven track record in developing coaches and players, and a commitment to self-improvement within the football environment. Closing date details apply.

Qualifications

• Degree or above in coaching or sports science.
• FA/UEFA coaching qualifications as listed.
• Proven track record in coach development.
• Experience linking coaching to performance outcomes.
• Strong knowledge of youth academy structures.
• Evidence of CPD engagement and professional learning.
• Commitment to safeguarding and safeguarding DBS check readiness.
• Membership in accredited coaching networks is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop a Norwich City Coach Competency Framework (CCF) with CPD plans.
• Design an adaptive coaching curriculum across the Academy.
• Collaborate with Performance Analysts to provide video evidence for reviews.
• Create a visual coaching philosophy for staff and players.
• Ensure session plans include learning objectives on the FIP.
• Standardize documentation of coaching objectives across sessions.
• Oversee session delivery to align with Sprots Science and Medicine teams.
• Provide playing opportunities for all players in the YDP with progress reviews.

Skills

People management

Coach education design

Video analysis collaboration

Football coaching knowledge

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree/Masters/Postgraduate in Coaching

FA Advanced Youth Award

FA Youth Award

Age Specific FA Youth Award

UEFA B Licence

UEFA A Licence

Membership of FA Licenced Coaches Club

EFAIF

Tools

Football Intelligence Platform (FIP)

Job description

Norwich City Football Club is seeking a strategic Head of Academy Coaching to drive coach development and the Player Performance Pathway. You will build a comprehensive coach education programme, shape phase curricula, and maintain a clear technical development blueprint across the Academy.

The role requires leadership, a proven track record in developing coaches and players, and a commitment to self-improvement within the football environment. Closing date details apply.