Foundation Phase Lead — Elite Youth Football Development

Fleetwood Town F.C.; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Fleetwood Town F.C. is seeking a Foundation Phase Lead to provide strategic leadership across the Pre-Academy and Foundation Phase, shaping a high-quality learning environment and implementing the academy’s playing philosophy and development strategy at Poolfoot Farm Training Complex.

The role involves identifying and progressing young players, leading coaches, and working within a Category 2 Academy with a track record of developing players into Fleetwood Town’s First Team.

Qualifications

• Relevant UEFA licences and safeguarding qualifications.
• Experience in elite youth development environments.
• Ability to coach Foundation Phase players.
• Experience leading or developing other coaches.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day delivery and development of Pre-Academy and Foundation Phase.
• Implement and develop age-appropriate coaching curriculum with Head of Coaching.
• Plan, deliver, and evaluate coaching provision; maintain records.
• Lead player reviews and Individual Learning Plans with clear objectives.
• Support player transitions through the Foundation Phase to the Transition Phase.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to develop players’ technical, tactical, physical, psychological and social skills.
• Coach a designated age group and support others as needed.
• Provide feedback to part-time coaches and support Coach Development Action Plans.
• Support recruitment and identification across Pre-Academy and Foundation Phase.
• Coordinate training, fixtures, and development opportunities; manage communications.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Leadership

Child-centred coaching

Talent identification

Education

UEFA B Licence

UEFA A Licence

FA Advanced Youth Award

ELITE Player Performance Plan knowledge

First Aid qualification

Full driving licence

Tools

Football Intelligence Platform

MS Office

Job description

Fleetwood Town F.C. is seeking a Foundation Phase Lead to provide strategic leadership across the Pre-Academy and Foundation Phase, shaping a high-quality learning environment and implementing the academy’s playing philosophy and development strategy at Poolfoot Farm Training Complex.

The role involves identifying and progressing young players, leading coaches, and working within a Category 2 Academy with a track record of developing players into Fleetwood Town’s First Team.