Recruitment Coaching and Development Manager – Junior Academy

Comunidadlift; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Private healthcare

Dental cover

Annual discretionary bonus

Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme with 24/

Company pension

Life assurance

Complimentary breakfast and lunch

Job summary

Manchester City Football Club is seeking a Recruitment Coaching and Development Manager to lead the day-to-day recruitment coaching across the Junior Academy in Manchester. You will set standards, manage coaches, and help ensure sessions align with the club’s player development priorities.

You will work closely with the Talent ID team, mentor coaches, and maintain accurate logs and records while engaging with parents during the recruitment phase.

Qualifications

• FA Advanced Youth Award and UEFA B Licence with Talent Identification Level 2.
• Experience in an academy or structured player development environment.
• Experience leading or coordinating coaching staff.
• Ability to deliver high-quality coaching sessions aligned to a player development framework.
• Strong communication with parents and young players.
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills for planning recruitment activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day delivery of recruitment coaching across the Junior Academy.
• Set standards for session quality, organisation and player experience.
• Manage and coordinate local Recruitment Coaching team.
• Plan and deliver recruitment sessions and events.
• Mentor coaches through observation, feedback and development.
• Maintain coaching records and session logs.
• Collaborate with Talent ID team on profiling requirements and reporting.
• Act as a link for parents during the recruitment phase.

Skills

FA Advanced Youth Award

UEFA B Licence

FA Talent Identification Level 2

Academy experience

Coaching leadership

Player development framework

Job description

Location: Manchester, GB

Full Time / Part Time: Full Time

Contract Type: Permanent

Based at City Football Academy in Manchester, this permanent full-time role leads the planning, delivery and development of recruitment coaching across the Junior Academy. You will shape the quality of sessions, support and mentor recruitment coaches, and help ensure every stage of the recruitment pathway reflects the Academy’s coaching philosophy, player development model and talent identification priorities.

Who We Are

Manchester City is a football club rooted in East Manchester, with a story that began in 1880 and continues to grow today. Built on resilience, belief and togetherness, success on the pitch is driven by the moments and memories shared with millions of Fans around the world. City is known for its bravery, its determination to the very end and its strong connection to where we come from. With Mancunian roots and a global outlook, we are shaped by our Fans and driven by a long-term vision, from developing future talent to supporting the communities we call home. Together, we are creating the next chapter, the City way.

Within the Junior Academy, our recruitment environment plays an important role in identifying and supporting young players with the potential to thrive in the City pathway. This team works closely with coaching, talent identification and family contacts to make sure the experience is well organised, development focused and aligned to the standards of the Club.

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.

• 26 days’ annual leave
• a day off for your birthday
• private healthcare
• dental cover
• an annual discretionary bonus
• a Health Cash Plan
• Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 GP support
• a company pension
• 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.

• free on-site parking
• complimentary breakfast and lunch
• 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.

• cycle to work
• Give As You Earn
• discounted match tickets
• savings in the City Store
• a free City+ subscription
• stadium tour discounts
• wider retail and lifestyle offers