U21s PDP Lead Coach

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

Benefits offered by this job

Auto-enrolment in pension scheme

Club discounts

20 days annual leave

Job summary

Cardiff City Football Club is seeking a Senior Professional Development Phase Coach (U21s lead) to drive football and holistic development for the PDP age group. The role leads the on-pitch programme, collaborates with the MDT, and works closely with first-team staff to align training needs with pathway progression.

The successful candidate will bring UEFA A Licence, youth award qualifications, and a proactive, evidence-based approach to player development and safety within a Category 1

Qualifications

• Essential coaching qualifications and safeguarding compliance.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the Academy Blueprint for the U21s, leading on-pitch activities.
• Coordinate with PDP coaches to progress players through the pathway.
• Manage MDT daily planning, reflection and communication with staff.
• Provide 6-week updates on player progression to the Academy Manager & HOC.
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold safeguarding policies.

Skills

Adaptability

Strong communication

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Open-minded to best practice

Education

UEFA A Licence

FA Youth Award (modules 1,2,3)

FA Advanced Youth Award

Emergency Aid/DBS/Safeguarding certificates

BSc/MSc in a relative subject

Tools

Microsoft Office

FIP

WyScout

SportsCode

Spiideo

HUDL

Job description

Cardiff City Football Club is seeking a Senior Professional Development Phase Coach (U21s lead) to drive football and holistic development for the PDP age group. The role leads the on-pitch programme, collaborates with the MDT, and works closely with first-team staff to align training needs with pathway progression.

The successful candidate will bring UEFA A Licence, youth award qualifications, and a proactive, evidence-based approach to player development and safety within a Category 1