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West Bromwich Albion Football Club Ltd; Brighton; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced Annual Leave

Enhanced Sick Pay

Life Assurance

Health Cash Plan

Season Tickets

Club Store Discount

Free refreshments

Free Parking

Employee Assistance Program

Mental Health & Wellbeing Support

Equality & Diversity

Safer Recruitment

Disability Confident employer scheme

Job summary

West Bromwich Albion Football Club Ltd is seeking a Youth Development Phase Coach to join the Academy Coaching department. You will work with the Lead Youth Development Phase coach, Academy Manager and Head of Coaching to deliver the 13-16 coaching programme and help players progress to the Professional Development pathway.

This full-time role includes evenings, weekends and bank holidays as required, with benefits such as enhanced annual leave, sick pay, life assurance and a health cash plan.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS checks are required prior to commencement.
• References, qualifications, proof of identity and right to work in the UK checks will be carried out.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the 13-16 Coaching programme as part of the Academy Coaching team.
• Support the Lead Youth Development Phase coach and other coaches to develop players age 13–16.
• Focus on holistic development to progress players into the Professional Development programme.

Job description

Here at West Bromwich Albion Football Club we have an exciting opportunity to join our Academy Coaching department as a Youth Development Phase Coach.

For this role you will work as part of a team in the delivery of the 13-16 Coaching programme working alongside the Lead Youth Development Phase coach, Academy Manager and Head of Coaching.

Taking a holistic approach to improve the player development of 13–16-year-old players to progress them into the Professional Development programme.

To link with Lead Youth Development Phase coach, Academy Manager, Head of Coaching and other Development Phase Coach in the delivery of the programme and individual Players Learning outcomes, providing a variety of experiences for players in the formative years.

This is a full time position which will include evenings, weekends and bank holidays as required and in line with business needs.

Why should you work for us?

Enhanced Annual Leave, which increases through years of service.

Enhanced Sick Pay linked with service.

Life assurance

Health Cash Plan

Season tickets.

Discount in the Club Store on selected dates.

Free refreshments at all Club premises.

Free Parking at all Club premises.

Employee Assistance Program.

Mental Health & Wellbeing Support.

Equality and Diversity

West Bromwich Albion FC is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to provide equality and fairness for all employees and opposes all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity.

Safer Recruitment

West Bromwich Albion is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk, therefore expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

WBA’s Safeguarding, Equality and Whistleblowing policies can be accessed here https://www.wba.co.uk/club/about-us/club-policies

It is unlawful for the Club to employ anyone who is involved with regulated activity who is barred from doing so and we will carry out rigorous pre-employment checks and screening. An Enhanced DBS, References, Qualifications, Proof of Identity and Right Work in the UK checks will be required and carried out prior to commencement in this post.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Youth Development Phase Coach

Company: West Bromwich Albion Football Club Ltd Salary: from £34,000 a year Hours: Full-time Location: B71 4LG Working pattern: On-site Job type: Permanent Posting date: 12 Oct 2026 Closing date: 19 Oct 2026

Summary

Here at West Bromwich Albion Football Club we have an exciting opportunity to join our Academy Coaching department as a Youth Development Phase Coach.

For this role you will work as part of a team in the delivery of the 13-16 Coaching programme working alongside the Lead Youth Development Phase coach, Academy Manager and Head of Coaching.

Taking a holistic approach to improve the player development of 13–16-year-old players to progress them into the Professional Development programme.

To link with Lead Youth Development Phase coach, Academy Manager, Head of Coaching and other Development Phase Coach in the delivery of the programme and individual Players Learning outcomes, providing a variety of experiences for players in the formative years.

This is a full time position which will include evenings, weekends and bank holidays as required and in line with business needs.

Why should you work for us?

Enhanced Annual Leave, which increases through years of service.

Enhanced Sick Pay linked with service.

Life assurance

Health Cash Plan

Season tickets.

Discount in the Club Store on selected dates.

Free refreshments at all Club premises.

Free Parking at all Club premises.

Employee Assistance Program.

Mental Health & Wellbeing Support.

Equality and Diversity

West Bromwich Albion FC is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to provide equality and fairness for all employees and opposes all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity.

Safer Recruitment

West Bromwich Albion is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk, therefore expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

WBA’s Safeguarding, Equality and Whistleblowing policies can be accessed here https://www.wba.co.uk/club/about-us/club-policies

It is unlawful for the Club to employ anyone who is involved with regulated activity who is barred from doing so and we will carry out rigorous pre-employment checks and screening. An Enhanced DBS, References, Qualifications, Proof of Identity and Right Work in the UK checks will be required and carried out prior to commencement in this post.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Disability Confident Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.