Foundation Phase Coach

Leicester City Football Club Ltd; Woodhouse Eaves; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension

Life assurance

Free onsite parking

Staff restaurant access

Up to 33 days annual leave

Job summary

Leicester City Football Club Foundation Phase Coach is to support the development of 9-11 year olds within the Academy, delivering high-quality, age-appropriate coaching sessions that align with the Academy curriculum. You will plan and lead sessions, provide constructive feedback and help young players build technical and game understanding in a fast-paced environment.

The role is permanent/casual/temporary with 9 hours per week, on-site at our training facilities in Leicestershire.

Qualifications

• Minimum UEFA B qualification (or working towards).
• Significant experience in developing young players aged 9–11.
• Ability to communicate positively with players, parents, coaches and management.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality, age-appropriate coaching practices.
• Align coaching with the Academy curriculum and developmental needs of 9–11-year-olds.
• Create an engaging, inclusive and challenging learning environment.
• Work in a fast-paced, high-performance academy setting.

Skills

Youth development

Coaching

Communication

Education

UEFA B licence

Job description

Foundation Phase Coach Kickstart your career Leicester City Football Club as Foundation Phase Coach!

Contract Type: Permanent/Casual/Temporary/Fixed term. Hours Per Week: 9 hours per week.

About The Role & Who We're Scouting

Do you have the drive and passion to make a real impact at Leicester City Football Club? You'll play a key role in supporting the development of young players within Leicester City Academy by creating an engaging, inclusive and appropriately challenging learning environment that enables players aged 9-11 to develop as confident, skilful, intelligent and adaptable footballers. Your responsibilities will include planning and delivering high-quality, age-appropriate coaching practices that align with the Academy curriculum and the developmental needs of 9-11-year-old players, and you'll need to bring a pro-active and innovative approach to the table. If you're excited about making a difference and contributing to the Club's success, this could be the perfect opportunity for you! The ideal candidate will have significant experience of young player development and knowledge of appropriate technique and skill development practices. You'll need to be able to communicate positively with young players, their parents, coaches and management with energy and enthusiasm. A minimum UEFA B qualification (or working towards) is essential, and we're looking for someone who thrives in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. If you think your experience and skills match, and you've got the drive, energy, and skills to work in a fast-paced, high-performance environment, we want you on our team!

About The Club

Leicester City Football Club has a rich and proud history - we're more than just a football club; we're a community. Formed in 1884, we've achieved incredible milestones, including becoming Premier League champions in 2016 and winning the FA Cup in 2021. Our commitment to the local community, fans, and world-class experiences extends beyond the pitch. With the opening of our new state-of-the-art training ground in 2021, we continue to invest in our growth and success. Our team at Leicester City is more than just colleagues - we invite you to join our Club and experience the exciting opportunities of a life in the football industry!

Benefits Package

• We offer a competitive salary, pension scheme and life assurance for all permanent employees. You'll enjoy free onsite parking, access to our subsidised staff restaurants and up to 33 days of annual leave (including bank holidays) amongst a host of other great employee benefits! One City. One Club. One Leicester.

Leicester City Football Club believes that football is for all, and we are committed to Diversity and Inclusion, where valuing the individual is our highest priority. We are working to see equality across all areas of the Club and welcome applications from all areas of the community. If you have any requirements in regard to the recruitment process, please let us know; we are happy to support your needs.