Pre-Academy / Foundation Phase Coach (Sessional)

Bolton Wanderers FC; Bolton; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Bolton Wanderers Academy in Bolton is seeking sessional Pre-Academy and Foundation Phase Coaches to develop young players across technical, tactical, physical and social aspects.

You will coach and support all-round development, manage players during sessions and fixtures, and engage with players and parents on progress while ensuring welfare and safety.

Qualifications

• Strong communication, team-working and planning skills are essential.
• UEFA B Licence is required for the role.
• Holding or working towards the FA Youth Award Modules is preferred.
• Becoming a member of the FA Licensed Coaching Club is expected.

Responsibilities

• Coach and support the all-round development of Pre-Academy and Foundation Phase players.
• Manage players in coaching sessions and Academy fixtures.
• Liaise with players and parents on progress and development.
• Supervise players during travel to and from away fixtures.
• Compile weekly player reviews and game reports on the Football Intelligence Platform.
• Deliver Player Performance Reviews and parent meetings twice a year (November and April).

Skills

Strong communication

Team-working

Planning skills

Education

UEFA B Licence

FA Youth Award Modules

FA Licensed Coaching Club

Job description

Bolton Wanderers are looking for sessional Pre-Academy and Foundation Phase Coaches.

The Role

You will coach and support the technical, tactical, physical, psychological, social and emotional development of players, manage players in sessions and fixtures, and take responsibility for their welfare and safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Coach and support the all-round development of Pre-Academy and Foundation Phase players
• Manage players in coaching sessions and Academy fixtures
• Liaise with players and parents on progress and development
• Supervise players during travel to and from away fixtures
• Compile weekly player reviews and game reports on the Football Intelligence Platform
• Deliver Player Performance Reviews and parent meetings twice a year (November and April)

About You

• A minimum of a UEFA B Licence
• Holding or working towards the FA Youth Award Modules
• A member, or intending to become a member, of the FA Licensed Coaching Club
• In-date Safeguarding Children and Emergency First Aid certification
• Strong communication, team-working and planning skills

Key Details

• Location: Bolton Wanderers Academy, Bolton
• Contract: Sessional
• Pay: £20 per hour
• Closing date: 3 November 2026