Football Academy Lead Coach: Youth Development

Warwick College Group; Moreton Morrell; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Warwick College Group is recruiting a dedicated football coach to lead the 16-19 Football Academy and related development programmes across the WCG Sports Academy. You will recruit players, coach sessions, and ensure high-quality delivery in partnership with local clubs.

You will mentor coaches, develop enrichment football activities, and manage budgets. A UK driving licence and a Mini Bus Licence or willingness to obtain one are required.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of football coaching and youth development.

Responsibilities

• Coaching the 16-19 male Football Academy squads
• Support and develop the partnership with local Football Clubs
• Reporting and monitoring of players progress throughout
• Performance and results of WCG representative Football teams
• Ensure quality of coaching and performance throughout the organisation
• Mentor, monitor progress and development as well as guide other coaches within football at WCG.
• Develop and assist a total development / enrichment football offer for WCG students across college
• Develop a 14-16 centre of excellence programme, as required
• Develop community adult football opportunities as requested
• Build and develop a Football Club structure from young players to adult incorporating the Sports Academy model
• Responsibility for Football Academy budgets
• Coaching of Female Football Academy when required
• Support and administration of football at WCG
• Develop training programmes and plans in line with college policies and procedures
• Attend fixtures and drive players in a WCG minibus
• Attend college delivered 'Teaching Essentials' training

Skills

Football coaching

Youth development

Talent recruitment

Budget management

Driving licence

Mini Bus Licence

Education

Coaching certificates

Job description

Warwick College Group is recruiting a dedicated football coach to lead the 16-19 Football Academy and related development programmes across the WCG Sports Academy. You will recruit players, coach sessions, and ensure high-quality delivery in partnership with local clubs.

You will mentor coaches, develop enrichment football activities, and manage budgets. A UK driving licence and a Mini Bus Licence or willingness to obtain one are required.