Part-Time Youth Development Phase Coach

Derby County Football Club Limited; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Staff discounts

Pension plan

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

Derby County Football Club seeks a Part-Time Youth Development Phase Coach to support the U15-U16 age groups at Moor Farm Training Centre. You will work within the DCFC Academy to deliver coaching sessions and contribute to the Day Release programme, aligning with the Academy Performance Plan and Values.

The role emphasizes holistic player development, safeguarding, CPD, and collaboration with Lead Coaches, parents, and staff. A UEFA B Licence and FA Youth Award are essential.

Qualifications

• Essential coaching qualifications for youth development in football.
• Experience within a football academy environment is desirable.
• Familiarity with safeguarding and player welfare policies.

Responsibilities

• Coach across the U15/U16 squads and support individual development.
• Ensure holistic development and adhere to academy standards.
• Maintain Kitman Labs and Hudl records within deadlines.
• Conduct player and parent reviews every ten weeks.
• Support Lead Coaches with age-group games and logistics.
• Develop professionally via the Development Action Plan.
• Engage in ongoing CPD and keep up-to-date with coaching practices.
• Support the retain/release process per club policy.
• Promote health, safety and safeguarding for players and staff.
• Uphold equality, diversity and inclusion across activities.
• Represent DCFC professionally and collaboratively.
• Take on additional duties as required.

Skills

Coaching in academy

Kitman Labs experience

Category 1 environment

Playing at semi/pro level

Communication skills

Teamwork

Workload management

Initiative

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

UEFA B License

FA Youth Award

Level 2 Emergency First Aid in Football

Safeguarding Children Certificate

Tools

Kitman Labs

Hudl

Job description

Derby County are seeking to recruit a Part-Time Youth Development Phase Coach to join the Coaching Department at Moor Farm Training Centre.

Working for Derby County Football Club offers a unique opportunity to be part of one of England’s most historic and passionately supported clubs. With a proud legacy, a dedicated fan base, and an exciting vision for the future, Derby County offers a dynamic and rewarding work environment both on and off the pitch. Whether you're joining the team in coaching, administration, marketing, or operations, you'll be contributing to a culture rooted in ambition, community, and progress.

Employees benefit from a collaborative work environment and opportunities for professional development.

The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the Youth Development Phase (U15 - U16) in meeting the targets outlined in the Academy Performance Plan, Academy Playing & Coaching Philosophy, and Academy Values. They will assist in delivering the coaching programme within the Youth Development Phase and contribute to the effective running of the Youth Development Phase Day Release programme. They will promote the holistic development of players, ensuring their individual needs are met in line with their Individual Development Plans, whilst modelling and upholding exemplary practice that reflects the DCFC Academy values for both players and staff across the phase.

Key Role Responsibilities

• Coach across the U15/U16 age groups squad and take responsibility for the progression and individual development of all players within the age groups.
• Ensure full adherence to the academy’s holistic player development approach at all times.
• Complete all academy requirements on Kitman Labs and Hudl in line with established standards and deadlines.
• Conduct player and parent review meetings every ten weeks, following academy guidelines.
• Coach and support the Lead Coaches within the age group games programme, overseeing all related logistical and operational arrangements.
• Take ownership of your professional development via your Development Action Plan, aligned with the DCFC Coach Competency Framework.
• Undertake ongoing personal CPD as required to meet the demands of the role.
• Support the retain and release process in line with club policies and procedures.

General Responsibilities

• Ensure the health, safety, and welfare of all players and colleagues, adhering to relevant health and safety policies and guidance.
• Actively contribute to maintaining, strengthening, and enhancing the club’s safeguarding provision, ensuring the highest standards for safeguarding children and adults at risk.
• Uphold and promote all organisational policies and procedures, including those relating to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
• Represent the organisation professionally, maintaining an appropriate and positive public image.
• Undertake any additional duties reasonably required and commensurate with the role.

Personal characteristics and experience

• Coaching within a football academy environment
• Experience of using the Kitman Labs Platform
• Coaching within a Category 1 environment
• Playing at a semi-professional or professional standard
• Hardworking and enthusiastic
• Able to work under pressure and tight deadlines
• Excellent Communications skills both verbal and written
• Able to build positive relationships with players, staff and stakeholders
• Able to prioritise and manage own workload
• Work using initiative and as part of a team
• Able to adapt quickly to changing circumstances

Qualifications

Essential

• UEFA B License
• FA Youth Award
• Level 2 Emergency First Aid in Football
• Safeguarding Children Certificate

Desirable

• UEFA A License
• FA Advanced Youth Award (YDP)

Salary is competitive, dependent on experience.

Excellent spoken and written English is essential for this role, as it involves clear, accurate communication in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

Who are Derby County

Derby County Football Club, established in 1884, is one of the founder members of the English Football League and has a rich and varied history, including two First Division titles in 1972 and 1975 and an FA Cup success in 1946. The club are currently playing in the Sky Bet Championship, the second tier of English Football following their promotion from League One in the 2023/24 season and is under the management of Head Coach John Eustace. The club also boasts a successful and respected Category One Academy, a status which has been held since 2014, and a Women’s side competing in the FA Women’s National League Northern Premier Division. Derby County recently embarked on an exciting new era following the change in ownership to Clowes Developments (UK) Limited, in the summer of 2022. Our track record of producing talent is outstanding, and we intend to protect that proud legacy, investing in key roles within the club to build on the foundations in place for success.

Everything we do as a Club is built around the three pillars of stability, integrity and progress. Our core values are:

• We are proud of who we are and what we do
• We are positive, inspired and passionate
• We are ambitious and driven
• We are prepared, honest and humble
• We are the heartbeat of our community
• We are the club of opportunity

Derby County employee benefits include

• 10% discount at DCFC Megastore
• Company Pension with Aviva
• Discounts with select Club partners and sponsors
• Training and development opportunities
• Access to programmes and volunteering opportunities with Derby County Community Trust

Derby County Football Club is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

As part of the Club's commitment to providing a safe environment for children and young people, applicants should be aware that this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Criminal Record Check.

Derby County Football Club is an Inclusive Club for all and is committed to Equality and Diversity.

The closing date for receipt of applications is Sunday 11 October 2026. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early.

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