Youth Development Coach: IDP‑Focused (U12‑U16)

Derby County Football Club Limited; Charlesworth; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Two complimentary staff season tickets

Two complimentary staff awayMembership

20% discount at DCFC Megastore

Company Pension with Aviva

Training and development opportunities

Healthshield Cash Health Plan

Job summary

Derby County Football Club is seeking an YDP Individual Development Coach to join the Academy Coaching Department at Moor Farm Training Centre. You will deliver focused coaching across U12-U16, bringing Individual Development Plans to life and collaborating with age-group coaches to integrate development priorities into weekly training.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team to support holistic player development and progression through the youth pathway, including matchday observation and

Qualifications

• Experience coaching within a Category 1 academy.
• Experience designing, delivering or supporting Individual Development Plans (IDPs).
• Strong understanding of long-term player development.
• Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience supporting player reviews and development meetings.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality individual, unit and small-group coaching across the U12-U16 age groups.
• Bring IDPs to life through coaching aligned to the Academy Game Model and curriculum.
• Embed development priorities within weekly training, session design and player programmes.
• Use observation, video analysis and feedback to identify development opportunities.
• Maintain accurate player development records and progress against IDPs.
• Contribute to player reviews, planning meetings and development discussions.
• Work with coaching, analysis, physical performance, medical, psychology and education staff to support holistic development.

Skills

Coaching in Category 1 academy

Individual Development Plans (IDPs)

Long-term player development

Multidisciplinary team collaboration

Player reviews & development meetings

Coaching delivery (U12-U16)

Organisational & planning skills

Education

UEFA B License

FA Advanced Youth Award

FA Level 2 Emergency Aid in Football

FA Safeguarding Children Certificate

Enhanced DBS

Job description

Derby County Football Club is seeking an YDP Individual Development Coach to join the Academy Coaching Department at Moor Farm Training Centre. You will deliver focused coaching across U12-U16, bringing Individual Development Plans to life and collaborating with age-group coaches to integrate development priorities into weekly training.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team to support holistic player development and progression through the youth pathway, including matchday observation and