Head of Academy Coaching

Norwich City Football Club; Norwich; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Pension scheme with Royal London

Enhanced CPD opportunities

Job summary

Norwich City Football Club seeks a Head of Academy Coaching to lead the coach education programme and align the Academy with the Club philosophy across the Player Performance Pathway. You will drive the development of coaching curriculums, competency frameworks, and IDPs to maximise coaching potential.

The role requires strong people management, strategic planning, and collaboration with analysts, medical staff, and FA partners to deliver high-quality coaching and player development within the

Qualifications

• Experience in coach education and player development within football.
• Proven track record in developing coaches and players.
• Strong collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and FA partners.

Responsibilities

• Develop a Norwich City Coach Competency Framework with competencies and IDP.
• Develop a planned CPD programme for coaches per development plans.
• Collaborate with Performance Analysts to provide video evidence for Reviews.
• Ensure session plans include learning objectives and outcomes using the FIP.
• Standardise documentation of learning objectives on the FIP.
• Oversee coaching sessions to align with Sports Science and Medicine requirements.
• Ensure playing opportunities for all YDP players and evaluate against aims.
• Provide guidance on Player Performance Reviews across multi-disciplinary teams.
• Identify talented coaches to join the Academy framework via FA liaison.
• Act in line with the Club Values: Growth, Integrity, Belonging, Resilience, Pride and Commitment.

Skills

People management

Leadership

Coaching development

Programme design

Education

Degree/Masters/Postgraduate in Coaching

FA Advanced Youth Award

FA Youth Award

Age Specific FA Youth Award

UEFA B Licence

UEFA A Licence

Membership of FA Licenced Coaches Club

EFAIF

Job description

The Head of Academy Coaching is fundamental to the long-term vision of Norwich City Football Club in the development of the best coaches and players within the Academy. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing a coach education programme to maximise the development potential of each coach within the Academy. The role will involve supporting the development of the Phase specific Coaching Curriculums and procedures in relation the Club philosophy across the Player Performance Pathway, maintaining the blueprint for the technical development of players. Key tasks/responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Key tasks / responsibilities

• Develop a Norwich City Coach Competency Framework (CCF), including but not limited to designing set of competencies, adaptive framework, implementation of assessment method, creation of individual development plans (IDP), and evidence of how each coach has progressed
• Develop a planned CPD programme that meets the needs of each individual as highlighted in each coach development plan
• Work with Performance Analysts to provide video evidence to support each Player Performance Review, and produce a visual coaching philosophy for coaches, staff and players to support the Norwich way
• Ensure all coaches have documented each session plan prior to delivery of the coaching session, including individual and team key coaching points and learning objectives for each player using the Football Intelligence Platform (FIP)
• Implement a standardized format of documenting learning objectives on the FIP to aid the coaches to evaluate coaching sessions
• Oversee the coaches to ensure that each coaching session is written in accordance with the individual player and team requirements of the Sprots Science and Medicine teams
• Ensure all coaches give appropriate playing opportunities for all players in the YDP, and that evaluation of the players performance is made against their individual aims
• Show clear guidance on Player Performance Reviews for each player, involving all multi-disciplinary departments in the process, and link these to the learning outcomes of the Academy Coaching Programme and maintenance on the FIP
• Help to identify talented coaches who can work within the Academy framework through liaison with the FA to identify individuals with potential
• To act in a manner that supports the Club's Values of Growth, Integrity, Belonging, Resilience, Pride and Commitment

This is an excellent role for someone equipped with excellent people management skills and a proven track record in the development of coaches and players. The successful candidate will be dedicated to self-improvement and personal development, with a wealth of experience and knowledge of working within the football environment.

Qualifications

All applicants should have the following qualifications:

• Degree/Masters/Postgraduate in Coaching
• FA Advanced Youth Award
• FA Youth Award
• Age Specific FA Youth Award
• UEFA B Licence
• UEFA A Licence
• Membership of FA Licenced Coaches Club
• EFAIF

Benefits

Successful candidates will benefit from a comprehensive range of club benefits. This includes (but is not limited to):

• Complimentary matchday ticket for home fixtures
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Enhanced family friendly leave policies
• Pension Scheme with Royal London
• 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.