Director of Coach Education & Academy Development

Norwich City Football Club; Norwich; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Pension scheme with Royal London

Enhanced CPD opportunities

Job summary

Norwich City Football Club seeks a Head of Academy Coaching to lead the coach education programme and align the Academy with the Club philosophy across the Player Performance Pathway. You will drive the development of coaching curriculums, competency frameworks, and IDPs to maximise coaching potential.

The role requires strong people management, strategic planning, and collaboration with analysts, medical staff, and FA partners to deliver high-quality coaching and player development within the

Qualifications

• Experience in coach education and player development within football.
• Proven track record in developing coaches and players.
• Strong collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and FA partners.

Responsibilities

• Develop a Norwich City Coach Competency Framework with competencies and IDP.
• Develop a planned CPD programme for coaches per development plans.
• Collaborate with Performance Analysts to provide video evidence for Reviews.
• Ensure session plans include learning objectives and outcomes using the FIP.
• Standardise documentation of learning objectives on the FIP.
• Oversee coaching sessions to align with Sports Science and Medicine requirements.
• Ensure playing opportunities for all YDP players and evaluate against aims.
• Provide guidance on Player Performance Reviews across multi-disciplinary teams.
• Identify talented coaches to join the Academy framework via FA liaison.
• Act in line with the Club Values: Growth, Integrity, Belonging, Resilience, Pride and Commitment.

Skills

People management

Leadership

Coaching development

Programme design

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

Job description

Norwich City Football Club seeks a Head of Academy Coaching to lead the coach education programme and align the Academy with the Club philosophy across the Player Performance Pathway. You will drive the development of coaching curriculums, competency frameworks, and IDPs to maximise coaching potential.

The role requires strong people management, strategic planning, and collaboration with analysts, medical staff, and FA partners to deliver high-quality coaching and player development within the