Professional Development & Individual Player Coach

Wrexham AFC; Wrexham; Remote; GBP 28,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Cash Plan

Enhanced pension

EAP

Enhanced holidays

Job summary

Wrexham AFC is recruiting a Professional Development & Individual Player Coach to bridge academy to the First Team, focusing on technical, tactical and psychological growth for high-potential players. The role includes regular loanees in Adran Premier or Tier 2 clubs and close liaison with First Team staff.

You will utilise data, video analysis and live observation to accelerate readiness for senior football, preparing development plans and performance feedback for ongoing progression.

Qualifications

• UEFA B coaching qualification and experience with youth or emerging players in a professional or elite environment.
• Ability to use data, video analysis and live observation to inform coaching practice.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills; willingness to travel weekly to observe loan players.
• Commitment to high professional standards and player development culture.

Responsibilities

• Individual Player Development: Design and deliver IDPs for high-potential players and emerging seniors.
• Loan Management & Monitoring: Oversee loan programme and attend weekly matches to observe loanees.
• Performance Analysis & Insight: Use data, video analysis and live observation to inform feedback and development planning.
• Collaboration & Integration: Work with First Team staff to align expectations and performance frameworks.
• Professional Standards & Culture: Model high standards, develop self-awareness and resilience.

Skills

UEFA B coaching

Youth development

Data-informed coaching

Video analysis

Travel weekly

Excellent communication

Education

FA Advanced Youth Award (PDP/YDP)

UEFA A qualification

Job description

The Role

The Professional Development & Individual Player Coach will play a critical role in bridging the gap between Academi football and the Women'sFirst Team. The role is designed to support a cohort of high-potential players who will train regularly with the First Team and gain competitive experience through loan placements within the Adran Premier or Tier 2 environments.

Working full time with the First Team coaching staff, this role will focus on the technical, tactical, and psychological development of individual players, using data, video analysis, and live observation to accelerate readiness for senior football.

Key Responsibilities

Individual Player Development

• Design and deliver individual development plans (IDPs) for high-potential players and emerging senior players.
• Support players transitioning into the First Team training environment.
• Provide regular technical and tactical feedback aligned to First Team game model.

Loan Management & Monitoring

• Oversee the loan programme for designated players placed with Adran Premier or Tier 2 clubs.
• Attend weekly matches to observe loanees in live competitive environments.
• Maintain regular communication with host clubs to align development objectives.

Performance Analysis & Insight

• Use data, video analysis, and live observation to inform player feedback and development planning.
• Prepare concise performance reports and review clips for players and First Team staff.
• Track progress against agreed development benchmarks.

Collaboration & Integration

• Work closely with First Team coaching staff to ensure alignment of expectations and standards.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary discussions around player readiness and progression.
• Support alignment between academy and First Team performance frameworks.

Professional Standards & Culture

• Model high professional standards and behaviours.
• Support players in developing self-awareness, accountability, and resilience.
• Contribute positively to the learning and development culture of the club.

Person Specification

Essential

• UEFA B coaching qualification.
• Experience working with youth or emerging senior players in a professional or elite environment.
• Strong passion for individual player development, with a focus on technical and tactical growth.
• Ability to use data, video analysis, and live observation to inform coaching practice.
• Willingness and flexibility to travel weekly to observe loan players.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Desirable

• The FA Advanced Youth Award (PDP or YDP).
• Experience working within a Professional Development Phase environment boys or girls.
• Knowledge of the Adran Premier and Tier 2 landscape.
• UEFA Aqualification.

Why This Role Matters

This role is central to creating a clear, intentional pathway from the academy to the First Team. By combining high-quality coaching, robust loan management, and consistent performance feedback, the Professional Development & Individual Player Coach will help maximise the potential of the club’s most talented young players and support long‑term squad sustainability.

Club Values

• Rydyn Ni’n Gymuned Ddewr / We’re a Fearless Community.
• Rydyn Ni’n Sefyll Gyda’n Gilydd / We Stand Together.
• Rydyn Ni’n Deulu I’r Carn / We’re Teulu Through and Through.
• Meddwl Positif, Ysbryd Positif / Positive Mind. Positive Spirit.

Why Work for Us

If you are looking for an organisation committed to building a strong, inclusive, high performing workplace where every individual is valued, supported and empowered to grow with fantastic benefits which include:

• Health Cash Plan
• EAP
• Enhanced holidays and long service days
• Enhanced pension
• Death in service
• Enhancedsick leave
• Health and wellbeing time off
• Volunteering day
• Salary sacrifice benefits