Youth Athletic Development Coach (U12–U16)

Chelsea Football Club; Cobham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Chelsea FC is seeking an ambitious Athletic Development Coach to join the Academy and support the physical development of U12–U16 players at Cobham Training Ground. The role focuses on load management for U14 players within the YDP and long-term athlete development across the academy.

You will deliver high-quality athletic development sessions, implement the curriculum, and work with YDP coaches to ensure age-appropriate training demands while monitoring growth, maturation, and performance data.

Qualifications

• Experience with youth athletes in performance/athletic development
• Understanding of growth and maturation principles for youth development
• Enhanced DBS check or willingness to obtain one
• Embodies the club values: BLUE (Brave, Lead, Unity, Edge)
• Adheres to safeguarding, confidentiality and GDPR policies

Responsibilities

• Deliver athletic development sessions aligned with academy methodology
• Implement athletic development curriculum for U12–U16
• Collaborate with YDP coaches to tailor on-field training demands
• Lead load management for U14 players (full-time and part-time)
• Use data and athlete insights to inform training interventions
• Contribute to player reviews with development feedback
• Support growth and maturation plans for individuals
• Assist with physical testing and performance monitoring
• Collect height/weight data for growth tracking
• Provide home-based training programmes when needed

Skills

Athletic development

Youth athlete development

Growth & maturation

DBS check

Education

BSc in Sport Science/Strength & Conditioning/PE

Job description

Chelsea FC is seeking an ambitious Athletic Development Coach to join the Academy and support the physical development of U12–U16 players at Cobham Training Ground. The role focuses on load management for U14 players within the YDP and long-term athlete development across the academy.

You will deliver high-quality athletic development sessions, implement the curriculum, and work with YDP coaches to ensure age-appropriate training demands while monitoring growth, maturation, and performance data.