Part-Time Academy Coach — Develop Youth Pros

Bristol City Robins Foundation; West of England; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Bristol City Football Club is seeking an evenings/weekends coach to develop Pre-Academy/Academy players in line with our curriculum. You will plan and deliver high-quality coaching and support welfare, performance, and development through effective evaluation and collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.

We require UEFA B Licence (or working towards), FA Youth Award, and experience in an Academy environment. DBS checks may be required and offering DBS clearance is part of the process.

Qualifications

• UEFA B Licence (or working towards).
• FA Youth Award.
• Experience developing players in an Academy environment.
• Understanding of professional football requirements at all levels.
• Able to work in a team and also take own initiative.
• Empathetic, supportive and encouraging to others.
• Open growth mindset and honest communication.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver coaching sessions aligned with the club curriculum.
• Take responsibility for age-group on match day planning and feedback.
• Record player performance and welfare on the Klub/Kitman Labs platform.
• Ensure safeguarding of players at all times.
• Contribute to talent identification and academic reviews.
• Handle administrative tasks including fixtures and databases.
• Support multi-disciplinary communication for holistic development.

Skills

UEFA B Licence

FA Youth Award

Academy player development

Knowledge of professional football

Team leadership & initiative

Empathy & mentorship

Growth mindset & clear communication

Job description

Bristol City Football Club is seeking an evenings/weekends coach to develop Pre-Academy/Academy players in line with our curriculum. You will plan and deliver high-quality coaching and support welfare, performance, and development through effective evaluation and collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.

We require UEFA B Licence (or working towards), FA Youth Award, and experience in an Academy environment. DBS checks may be required and offering DBS clearance is part of the process.