Foundation Phase Coach

Norwich City Football Club; Colney; Sur place; GBP 6 800 - 9 600; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Matchday tickets

25 days leave + holidays

Pension scheme

CPD opportunities

Wellbeing support

Discount platform

Résumé du poste

Norwich City Football Club’s Academy is seeking an experienced coach to join the Foundation Phase coaching team at Colney. The part-time role involves delivering the Foundation Phase Football Curriculum, developing Individual Learning Plans, and producing session plans with player reviews.

The successful candidate will hold UEFA B licence and safeguarding qualifications, with coaching and recruitment experience. Desirable UEFA A licence and youth awards, aligned to club values and CPD pathways.

Qualifications

• Must hold UEFA B Licence and safeguarding qualification.
• Experience delivering Foundation Phase curriculum and player reviews.
• Desirable UEFA A Licence andYouth awards; knowledge of FA/Premier League Academy rules.

Responsabilités

• Deliver the Foundation Phase Football Curriculum.
• Manage and monitor Foundation Phase Individual Learning Plans.
• Produce formal session plans and conduct player reviews.
• Represent club values in all coaching activities.

Connaissances

Foundation Phase coaching

Curriculum delivery

Session planning

Player reviews

Recruitment experience

Formation

UEFA B Licence

EFAiF or BFAS Qualification

FA Safeguarding Children Workshop

Coaching/recruitment experience

Description du poste

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced candidate to join the Academy Coaching department at Norwich City Football Club in the role of Foundation Phase Coach. This is a part time role, working 10 hours a week.

Key tasks/responsibilities include, but is not limited to:

• Delivery of the Foundation Phase Football Curriculum
• Manage and monitor Foundation Phase platers Individual Learning Plans
• Produce formal session plans and conduct player reviews
• To act in a manner that supports the Club’s Values of Growth, Integrity, Belonging, Resilience, Pride and Commitment

Qualifications/Experience

Essential

• UEFA B Licence
• Up to date EFAiF or BFAS Qualification
• Up to date FA Safeguarding Children Workshop
• Experience in coaching and recruitment of players

Desirable

• UEFA A Licence
• FA Advanced Youth Award
• Relevant Degree Qualification
• Experience of a similar role within the game
• Knowledge of the FA and Premier League Rules and Regulations with regard to Academies

Benefits and Perks

• Complimentary matchday ticket for home fixtures
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Enhanced family friendly leave policies
• Pension Scheme with Royal London
• Access to Reward Gateway recognition and discount platform
• Enhanced CPD opportunities and structured professional development pathways.
• The opportunity to get involved in wider club initiatives through a variety of Working Groups.
• A range of wellbeing support, including 24/7 access to a GP for employees and their dependents, as well as access to gyms and exercise classes at both Carrow Road & Avant Training Centre.

Closing date: 31 October 2026

Norwich City Football Club are committed to ensuring equal opportunities are given to all and welcomes applications from all areas of the community regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnerships.

Norwich City Football Club are an equal opportunities employer and recognises the importance of safeguarding children and vulnerable adults in the workplace. Please be aware that a criminal disclosure and identity check will be carried out for this post. Engagement will be subject to a satisfactory DBS disclosure.

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (2026) guidance, we may conduct online searches as part of our due diligence processes on shortlisted candidates.