Elite Youth Football Development Lead

Wrexham AFC; Rossett; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health cash plan

EAP

Enhanced holidays and long service

Enhanced pension

Death in service

Sick leave benefits

Wellbeing time off

Volunteering day

Salary sacrifice/retail discounts

Job summary

Wrexham AFC is seeking a Youth Development Phase Lead to work closely with the Academy Manager and Head of Coaching to develop a Coaching Strategy for the Youth Development Phase players. You will lead a team of age-specific coaches and ensure high standards across the programme while aligning with the academy performance plan.

You will drive individual coaching plans, deliver sessions, and contribute to multi-disciplinary reviews to support progression from YDP to PDP.

Qualifications

• UEFA A Licence required or actively working towards
• FA Youth Award (YDP u12-u16) or actively working towards
• FA EFAiF first aid qualification
• Current FA/FAW Safeguarding Children Workshop Certificate or willingness to complete within 1 month

Responsibilities

• Lead on the delivery of the Coaching Curriculum for Youth Development Phase players
• Oversee a team of age-specific coaches and ensure the YDP programme is delivered to high standards
• Develop strong working relationships with Academy Manager, Head of Coaching, Head of Recruitment and Head of Academy Administration
• Contribute to multidisciplinary reviews of all Academy Players in the YDP and support progression to PDP
• Provide individual and group coaching sessions to develop players' skills
• Ensure safeguarding policies and procedures for young people are implemented
• Ensure each YDP player has an individual coaching plan and communicates changes in a timely manner
• Record coaching sessions on the Academy Player’s Performance Clock
• Plan sessions with learning objectives and appropriate coaching methods
• Plan, deliver, and evaluate coaching sessions and game plans with allied staff
• Align fitness programmes with elite youth development needs
• Follow the club playing strategy in coaching sessions
• Produce training programmes and Session Plans for the Academy
• Participate in Academy Management Team meetings and other meetings as required
• Assist in identifying and recruiting players for YDP
• Review and adapt the YDP coaching programme to meet player needs
• Coordinate with Academy Heads regarding fixtures in the Games Programme

Skills

Leadership

Coaching development

Staff management

Communication skills

Equality and diversity in sport

Education

UEFA 'A' Licence (or actively working towards this)

FA Youth Award (Assessed - YDP u12-u16 or actively working towards this)

FA EFAiF qualification in first aid

FA/FAW Safeguarding Children Workshop Certificate (or willingness to complete within 1 month)

Job description

Wrexham AFC is seeking a Youth Development Phase Lead to work closely with the Academy Manager and Head of Coaching to develop a Coaching Strategy for the Youth Development Phase players. You will lead a team of age-specific coaches and ensure high standards across the programme while aligning with the academy performance plan.

You will drive individual coaching plans, deliver sessions, and contribute to multi-disciplinary reviews to support progression from YDP to PDP.