Youth Academy Coach: Player Development & Curriculum

Barnsley Football Club; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Barnsley Football Club is recruiting for a coach development role at the academy level to support holistic player development and the club's coaching philosophy. The position involves planning and delivering age-appropriate sessions and managing individual learning plans within a defined cell.

Candidates should hold UEFA B, FA Youth and Advanced Youth qualifications, with safeguarding and first aid certifications.

Qualifications

• UEFA B Coaching Licence (E) required.
• FA Youth Award (D) required.
• FA Advanced Youth Award (D) required.
• Safeguarding and Protecting Children (E) required.
• Emergency First Aid in Football (EFAIF) (E) required.

Responsibilities

• Support the coaching department with football and holistic development of players.
• Plan and implement learning plans in line with club philosophy.
• Deliver age-appropriate sessions to maximise practice and learning.
• Design practices to cover IDPs and coaching objectives.
• Provide regular updates to the cell/phase lead for MDT reviews.

Skills

Flexible attitude

Team work

Time management

Education

UEFA B Coaching Licence (E)

FA Youth Award (D)

FA Advanced Youth Award (D)

Safeguarding and Protecting Children (E)

Emergency First Aid in Football (EFAIF) (E)

Tools

FIP knowledge

Excel

Word

Job description

Barnsley Football Club is recruiting for a coach development role at the academy level to support holistic player development and the club's coaching philosophy. The position involves planning and delivering age-appropriate sessions and managing individual learning plans within a defined cell.

Candidates should hold UEFA B, FA Youth and Advanced Youth qualifications, with safeguarding and first aid certifications.