Recruitment Coaching and Development Manager - Junior Academy

Manchester City; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Private healthcare

Dental cover

Annual discretionary bonus

Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Company pension

Life assurance

Free on-site parking

Breakfast & lunch provided

Cycle to work

Discounted match tickets

City Store discounts

City+ subscription

Job summary

Manchester City is hiring a Recruitment Coaching and Development Manager to lead recruitment coaching across the Junior Academy, establishing high standards for sessions and player experience. You will manage the local coaching team, plan recruitment activities and mentor staff to develop their skills.

You will work with the Talent ID team to ensure profiling and selection criteria are clear, while acting as a key liaison for parents during the recruitment phase, gathering feedback to

Qualifications

• FA Advanced Youth Award and UEFA B Licence, with FA Talent Identification Level 2 or equivalent.
• Experience working within an academy or structured player development environment.
• Experience leading or coordinating coaching staff and supporting their development.
• Ability to deliver high-quality coaching sessions in line with a clear player development framework.
• Clear and effective communication skills, including confidence working with parents and young players.
• Strong organisation and administrative skills, with the ability to plan multiple recruitment activities and use online systems accurately.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day delivery of recruitment coaching across the Junior Academy, setting a standard for session quality and player experience.
• Manage and coordinate the local Recruitment Coaching team, plan and deliver recruitment sessions and events, and allocate qualified coaches.
• Mentor coaches through observation, feedback and ongoing development, while keeping records, online systems and session logging up to date.
• Collaborate with the Academy Talent ID team to ensure profiling requirements, reporting standards and selection criteria are understood.
• Act as a clear link for parents within the recruitment phase, sharing information and gathering feedback to improve pathway delivery.

Skills

FA Advanced Youth Award

UEFA B Licence

FA Talent Identification Level 2

Experience in academy

Coaching staff leadership

Deliver high-quality sessions

Parent & player communication

Organisation & admin skills

Tools

Online systems

Job description

The Role

The Recruitment Coaching and Development Manager will lead the day-to-day delivery of recruitment coaching across the Junior Academy, setting a clear standard for session quality, organisation and player experience. The role sits at the centre of the recruitment pathway, helping to make sure coaching delivery supports both talent identification and long-term player development.

You will manage and coordinate the local Recruitment Coaching team, plan and deliver recruitment sessions and events, and allocate appropriately qualified coaches across the programme. A key part of the role is supporting and mentoring coaches through observation, feedback and ongoing development, while also keeping coaching records, online systems and session logging accurate and up to date.

Working closely with the Academy Talent ID team, you will help ensure that coaches understand profiling requirements, reporting standards and selection criteria. You will also act as a clear and approachable link for parents within the recruitment phase, sharing information, gathering feedback and helping the team continually improve how the pathway is delivered.

What You'll Bring

• FA Advanced Youth Award and UEFA B Licence, with FA Talent Identification Level 2 or equivalent
• Experience working within an academy or structured player development environment
• Experience leading or coordinating coaching staff and supporting their development
• Ability to deliver high-quality coaching sessions in line with a clear player development framework
• Clear and effective communication skills, including confidence working with parents and young players
• Strong organisation and administrative skills, with the ability to plan multiple recruitment activities and use online systems accurately

Why Choose Us

Working at Manchester City means being supported to do your best, with the flexibility and encouragement to look after your wellbeing. We are committed to helping our people learn, grow and thrive in a culture built on collaboration, openness and hard work.

As part of our team, you will receive 26 days' annual leave plus a day off for your birthday, private healthcare and dental cover, and an annual discretionary bonus. You will also have access to a Health Cash Plan, Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 GP support, and a company pension and life assurance.

Manchester-based employees also benefit from free on-site parking, complimentary breakfast and lunch, and access to a range of sports and leisure clubs.

You can enjoy a range of additional benefits, including cycle to work, Give As You Earn, discounted match tickets, savings in the City Store, a free City+ subscription, stadium tour discounts, and wider retail and lifestyle offers.