U13 Academy Coach

Barnsley Football Club; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 25,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Stevenage Football Club is seeking an experienced academy coach to deliver high-quality coaching within our cell-based structure. You will focus on individual and small-group progression guided by the Academy philosophy and EPPP, preparing players for progression between age groups.

You will plan and review coaching sessions, provide feedback, and work with the MDT to support holistic development of players, while maintaining safeguarding and strong communication with players, parents and staff.

Qualifications

• FA Youth Award (or currently working towards).
• FA Emergency First Aid in Football (EFAiF).
• Previous experience coaching players in an academy or elite environment.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and matchdays.
• Working towards or holding the UEFA A Licence.
• Experience delivering within a cell or specialist coaching model.
• Knowledge of EPPP requirements and the KML system.
• Experience with video/performance analysis tools (Veo, YouTube, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver, and review coaching sessions for a designated player cell across squads.
• Provide individualised feedback and monitor progress via IDPs and reviews.
• Contribute to matchday prep, in-game coaching, and post-match feedback.
• Collaborate with the MDT to support holistic player development.
• Record session plans, attendance, and progress on the KML system.
• Maintain clear and professional communication with players, parents and staff.
• Uphold safeguarding, welfare and club values at all times.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Flexible

Education

FA Youth Award

UEFA A Licence

FA Emergency First Aid in Football (EFAiF)

Tools

Veo

YouTube

Job description

To deliver high-quality coaching to players within our academy age groups as part of Stevenage FC’s cell-based coaching structure. The post holder will provide tailored development support in line with the Academy philosophy and the Elite Player Performance Plan (EPPP), focusing on individual and small-group progression to prepare players for transition across age groups.

• Plan, deliver, and review engaging coaching sessions for a designated player “cell” across our squads.
• Provide individualised feedback and monitor progress through IDPs (Individual Development Plans) and regular reviews.
• Contribute to matchday preparation, in-game coaching, and post-match feedback for designated players.
• Work collaboratively with the MDT (analysis, sports science, medical, psychology, education & welfare) to support holistic player development.
• Record session plans, attendance, and player progress accurately on the KML system.
• Maintain clear and professional communication with players, parents, and Academy staff.
• Promote and uphold safeguarding, player welfare, and the Academy’s values at all times.

About The Candidate

• FA Youth Award (or currently working towards).
• FA Emergency First Aid in Football (EFAiF).
• Previous experience coaching players in an academy or elite environment.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and matchdays.
• Working towards or holding the UEFA A Licence.
• Experience delivering within a cell or specialist coaching model.
• Knowledge of EPPP requirements and the KML system.
• Experience with video/performance analysis tools (Veo, YouTube, etc.).

Personal Characteristics

• Committed to supporting young players within a professional development pathway.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Positive role model with high levels of professionalism.
• Flexible, adaptable, and collaborative in working within a multidisciplinary team.

About The Club

Founded in 1976 as Stevenage Borough Football Club, we dropped the ‘Borough’ from our name in 2010 when we won promotion to the English Football League for the first time in our history, although it has stuck as our nickname.

We currently play in Sky Bet League One, the third tier of English football. Our home games are played at The Lamex Stadium, which has a capacity of 7,800 supporters.

Over the years, we have achieved a huge amount in our relatively short history: including 2 FA Trophies, 2 Conference National titles, a League Two Play-Off Trophy & automatic promotion to League One in 2023.

Safeguarding Statement

Stevenage Football Club is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to endorse this commitment.

This post requires Enhanced Criminal Records Checks and may include checks against the Barred Lists, as such it is exempt from Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974). Therefore all convictions including spent convictions that have not been subject to filtering by the DBS should be declared”.

Relevant information and / or documents will be distributed as part of the recruitment process.

The English Football League has introduced positive action measures aimed at tackling the under-representation of coaches and managers from Black, Asian and Minority Ethic (BAME) backgrounds. New regulations require clubs to shortlist at least one suitably qualified BAME candidate (where an application has been received) for all roles in Academy football that require a UEFA A or UEFA B Licence.

As part of the application process, you will therefore be asked to declare your ethnicity.

Equality and Diversity Statement –

Stevenage Football Club is an equal opportunities employer and staff will be regarded equally and will be given equal opportunities irrespective of sex, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin.

Further training on Anti-Discrimination and Inclusion is available to all.