Part-Time Youth Academy Coach — Develop Prospects

Barnsley Football Club; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Bristol City Football Club and Academy seeks an experienced Academy Coach to plan and deliver high-quality coaching for Pre-Academy and Academy players, aligned with the club's philosophy and age-specific curriculum.

You will support players’ performance, welfare and holistic development through evaluation, recording and collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team. DBS checks will be required.

Qualifications

• UEFA B Licence (or working towards).
• FA Youth Award.
• Experience developing players in an Academy environment.
• Understanding of requirements to play professional football at all levels.
• Able to work in a team and lead on own initiative.
• Empathy, supportive and encouraging to developing others.
• Open growth mindset and clear communicator.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver coaching sessions that follow the club philosophy and coaching curriculum for your age group.
• Manage your age group on match days, including planning, observing and giving feedback on performance.
• Record and evaluate Academy players using The Kitman Labs Intelligence Platform.
• Safeguarding and welfare of players at all times.
• Support talent identification and selection processes where appropriate.
• Carry out administrative tasks: fixture programming, record keeping and database input.
• Contribute to player identification decisions and reviews with parents.
• Conduct player/parent reviews in line with EPPP guidelines.
• Ensure effective multi-disciplinary communication for player well-being and development.

Skills

UEFA B Licence

FA Youth Award

Academy experience

Professional football pathways

Team player leadership

Empathy and development

Growth mindset & communication

Job description

Bristol City Football Club and Academy seeks an experienced Academy Coach to plan and deliver high-quality coaching for Pre-Academy and Academy players, aligned with the club's philosophy and age-specific curriculum.

You will support players’ performance, welfare and holistic development through evaluation, recording and collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team. DBS checks will be required.