Lead Academy Age Group Coach

JR United Kingdom; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Stoke City Football Club recherche un Lead Academy Age Group Coach à temps partiel pour soutenir ses opérations au sein de son académie de haut niveau. Le candidat idéal participera à la planification et à l'évaluation des programmes de coaching, apportant une expertise footballistique et un engagement envers le développement des jeunes talents. Cette position est offerte sur une base permanente, avec une flexibilité requise pour couvrir les soirées et les week-ends.

Qualifications

• Expérience antérieure dans un rôle de coaching au niveau élite.
• Compréhension des exigences de EPPP.
• Capacité à gérer une équipe multi-disciplinaire.

Responsibilities

• Planifier et évaluer toutes les activités de coaching.
• Recommander des modifications au programme de coaching.
• Améliorer les performances des joueurs.

Skills

Football background

Excellent planning

Communication skills

Education

UEFA B qualification

FA Youth Coaching Modules 3

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Stoke City Football Club of the English Football League for a part-time Lead Academy Age Group Coach to support its football operations at our Category One status Academy at Clayton Wood Training Ground and various development centre locations.

Reporting to the Head of Academy Coaching, the Lead Academy Age Group Coach will play a crucial role in supporting and developing young players. You will work alongside the academy team to plan and deliver a weekly programme aimed at enhancing player performance and working towards player development plans.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for delivering coaching sessions to academy players, demonstrating a commitment to helping future talents reach their highest potential.

Main Responsibilities

• Planning, delivering, and evaluating all coaching activities.
• Reviewing and recommending changes to the coaching curriculum.
• Providing reports to the Head of Academy Coaching.
• Attending national and regional meetings, workshops, and training courses as required.
• Improving performances through developing, implementing, and evaluating player performance.
• Meeting with Lead Phase Coaches to discuss the progress of players.

Key Skills, Experiences, and Qualifications

• Football background either as a player or coach.
• UEFA B qualification in Coaching, along with FA Youth Coaching Modules 3, and working towards the Advanced Youth Award.
• Knowledge and understanding of elite-level requirements.
• Ability to manage a multi-disciplinary team of staff.
• Thorough understanding of EPPP requirements.
• Excellent planning and communication skills.
• Experience working in an Academy and managing coaches is desirable.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a high degree of flexibility to cover evenings and weekends as required. The position will be offered on a part-time permanent basis. All relevant training will be provided.

This organization is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and DBS checks at the appropriate level will be obtained prior to employment.

To apply, please complete and return the application form along with your CV and a covering letter to Human Resources, SCFC Jobs, bet365 Stadium, Stanley Matthews Way, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 4EG or email to [e-mail], quoting ‘LAAGC250612SCFCW’ in the subject line. Alternatively, email [e-mail] for an application form.

Closing date for applications is Friday, 27th June 2025.

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