Football Academy Administrator

Barnsley Football Club; Barnsley; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Barnsley Football Club is seeking an Academy Secretary to play a vital role in the administration and operation of our Academy programme. This is an exciting opportunity to join a professional football environment and contribute to the development pathway of young players.

As a key member of the Academy team, you will coordinate a wide range of administrative, compliance and logistical activities, supporting everything from player registrations and fixtures to audits, safeguarding processes and

Qualifications

• Proven admin experience in a busy environment
• Strong organisational and multitasking abilities
• Attention to detail and accuracy essential
• Experience coordinating with players/parents and governing bodies is desirable
• Familiarity with safeguarding procedures preferred

Responsibilities

• Coordinate player registrations, fixtures and logistics
• Support audits and compliance with EFL/FA regulations
• Assist Academy operations and staffing processes
• Serve as central point of contact for players, parents, governing bodies and external stakeholders
• Support safeguarding processes and liaise with Academy Manager and Club Secretary

Skills

Administrative support

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Stakeholder coordination

Safeguarding processes

Job description

Barnsley Football Club is seeking an Academy Secretary to play a vital role in the administration and operation of our Academy programme. This is an exciting opportunity to join a professional football environment and contribute to the development pathway of young players.

As a key member of the Academy team, you will coordinate a wide range of administrative, compliance and logistical activities, supporting everything from player registrations and fixtures to audits, safeguarding processes and