Foundation Phase Lead Coach

City Football Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading football club as an Academy Coach, where you will lead high-level training sessions and develop young players in line with the club's philosophy. You will work collaboratively with coaching staff and parents to ensure player success and cohesion within the team.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years working within an academy structure.
• Previous experience coaching U6 – U11 age groups in a lead capacity.

Responsibilities

• Lead age group coaches to motivate and develop individual players.
• Implement individual learning plans for your designated age group squad.
• Liaise with the scouting and recruitment department for player selection.

Skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Player development

Education

FA Advanced Youth award

Job description

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Closing Date of Applications - 30/05/2025

Our Story

Manchester City is an English Premier League club whose roots began in East Manchester. From its first incarnation as St Mark’s West Gorton in 1880, the club became Manchester City FC in 1894. Behind each title lies emotion, moments and memories that resonate with millions of supporters around the world. Manchester City fans are known for their commitment and togetherness, as a Club that fights to the end.

Our Winning Team

MCFC is built on a vision for sustainability, with an academy structure designed to support long-term first team success, to engagement with the communities in which we reside. Together with our passionate fans and valued network of partners, we are developing Manchester City’s future history.

As an academy coach, you will lead the delivery of high-level training sessions and game day coaching in an elite category 1 environment, continually improving players individually and cohesively within the style of Manchester City Football Club. Although assigned to a particular age group, you will also have the opportunity to support or lead the development of the Club’s other academy teams at different age groups.

Your Impact

• Lead age group coaches to motivate and develop individual players, enabling them to succeed playing in the Manchester City style of play.
• Understand and produce key programs to enable individual players to successfully transition between age groups in line with the Club’s footballing philosophy.
• Implement individual learning plans for your designated age group squad, with an understanding of technical, tactical, physical, and psychological development specific to each age.
• Identify individual skills and apply appropriate coaching and tactical development tailored to each player.
• Ensure cohesion, conflict resolution, and management of players to maintain high behavioral standards and a positive team ethic at all times.
• Work cooperatively with all academy staff and maintain relationships with players’ parents or guardians.
• Liaise with the scouting and recruitment department for player selection.
• Work in line with the strategy of EPPP as agreed by the Club.

What we are looking for

• Professional qualification: FA Advanced Youth award
• Previous experience coaching U6 – U11 age groups in a lead capacity
• Minimum of 3 years working within an academy structure
• Excellent ability to identify, develop, and support football talent
• Understanding and ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team
• Problem-solving skills within a fast-paced, competitive environment
• Excellent knowledge of age-specific player development
• Experience and knowledge of recruitment processes

City Football Group promotes equal opportunities in employment and welcomes applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.

We will screen all applicants and contact only those whose skills and experience meet our needs. Applications will be carefully considered during initial screening.

Employment is subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

All UK-based CFG roles will require a DBS check upon employment, which may be basic, standard, or enhanced depending on the role and responsibilities.