Academies, Enrichment and Partnership Coach

TN United Kingdom; Peterlee; On-site; GBP 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is looking for a passionate Academy Head Coach to lead their sport academies. This full-time role requires strong leadership and coaching skills, alongside a commitment to developing student-athletes. You will manage coaching teams, coordinate programmes, and promote recruitment, all within a dynamic educational environment. If you have a Level 3 Coaching Qualification and a genuine passion for sport, this is an exciting opportunity to make a difference.

Qualifications

• Experience in leadership and sports coaching.
• Knowledge of performance analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and grow the college’s sport academies.
• Coordinate coaching programmes for athletic performance.
• Forge partnerships with sports clubs and schools.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational Skills

Coaching

Performance Analysis

Education

Level 3 Coaching Qualification

Tools

GPS Trackers

VEO Cameras

Sports Tracking Software

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17.05.2025

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Job Description:

Job Opportunity: Academy Head Coach
Location: Willerby Grove (with potential travel across college sites)
Contract: Full-time (37 hours/week, some evenings/weekends)
Salary: £32,776

Are you a passionate and experienced coach ready to lead the next generation of student-athletes?

East Durham College is seeking an ambitious and driven Academy Head Coach to lead our sport academies across multiple disciplines. This is an exciting opportunity to combine your coaching expertise with leadership, development, and partnership-building responsibilities in a thriving educational setting.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead, manage and grow the college’s sport academies across all disciplines.

Coordinate coaching programmes that support both athletic performance and academic success.

Manage a team of academy coaches.

Forge partnerships with sports clubs, schools, and community organisations.

Promote student recruitment locally and regionally.

Monitor and report on performance using tools such as GPS trackers and VEO cameras.

Deliver cross-college enrichment and support student progression.

A minimum Level 3 Coaching Qualification.

Experience in leadership, sports coaching, and working with young athletes.

Knowledge of performance analysis tools and sports tracking software.

Strong organisational and communication skills.

A proactive and professional attitude with a genuine passion for sport.

A full UK driving licence or access to transport is desirable.