Head of Player Welfare & Development (Academy)

AFCB Sydney Supporters Group; Wimborne Minster; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Season ticket

Subsidised lunches

Discounts at club store

Health plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Eye care contribution

Pension

Birthday leave

Job summary

AFC Bournemouth is seeking an Academy Head of Player Care to lead the Player Care department within the Academy Management Team. You will oversee the PGAAC audit process, drive KPI reporting, and shape a holistic welfare programme for players across age groups, with a focus on the U15-Dev squad.

Reporting to the Head of Academy, you will collaborate with coaching, medical, psychology, safeguarding and operations to ensure welfare is at the heart of every decision.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years' experience in an Academy Management Team.
• Ideally 3–5 years' experience managing Player Care staff.
• Strong knowledge of PGAAC audits, compliance and Academy standards.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building with players, parents and staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Player Care department within the Academy Management Team and manage KPIs.
• Oversee the PGAAC audit process within Player Care (Safe to Operate, Compliance and Standards).
• Develop and deliver the Academy’s holistic Player Care programme for U15-Dev squads.
• Support players through their Academy journey and key transition moments.
• Collaborate with safeguarding and multidisciplinary staff to prioritise welfare.
• Engage with families through events and ongoing communication.
• Collaborate with coaching, medical, psychology, operations, recruitment and safeguarding.

Skills

Academy management

Player care

Audits & compliance

Leadership

Communication

Multidisciplinary work

Job description

AFC Bournemouth is seeking an Academy Head of Player Care to lead the Player Care department within the Academy Management Team. You will oversee the PGAAC audit process, drive KPI reporting, and shape a holistic welfare programme for players across age groups, with a focus on the U15-Dev squad.

Reporting to the Head of Academy, you will collaborate with coaching, medical, psychology, safeguarding and operations to ensure welfare is at the heart of every decision.