Youth Development Phase Coach

The Albion Foundation; Birchfield; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced Annual Leave

Enhanced Sick Pay

Life assurance

Health Cash Plan

Season tickets

Discount in the Club Store

Free refreshments at all Club premises

Free Parking at all Club premises

Employee Assistance Program

Mental Health & Wellbeing Support

Job summary

West Bromwich Albion FC is seeking a Youth Development Phase Coach to join the Academy Coaching department and deliver the 13-16 Coaching programme alongside the Lead Youth Development Phase coach, Academy Manager and Head of Coaching.

This is a full-time role requiring evenings, weekends and bank holidays as dictated by business needs, with a holistic focus on developing 13-16 year-olds towards the Professional Development pathway.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the 13-16 Coaching programme as part of the Academy Coaching department.
• Collaborate with the Lead Youth Development Phase coach, Academy Manager and Head of Coaching.
• Take a holistic approach to improve the development of 13-16-year-old players to progress them into the Professional Development programme.
• Link with coaching staff to deliver the programme and individual players learning outcomes.

Job description

Youth Development Phase Coach

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Academy Coaching department as a Youth Development Phase Coach.

For this role you will work as part of a team in the delivery of the 13-16 Coaching programme working alongside the Lead Youth Development Phase coach, Academy Manager and Head of Coaching.

Taking a holistic approach to improve the player development of 13-16-year-old players to progress them into the Professional Development programme.

To link with Lead Youth Development Phase coach, Academy Manager, Head of Coaching and other Development Phase Coach in the delivery of the programme and individual Players Learning outcomes, providing a variety of experiences for players in the formative years.

This is a full time position which will include evenings, weekends and bank holidays as required and in line with business needs.

Why should you work for us?

• Enhanced Annual Leave, which increases through years of service.
• Enhanced Sick Pay linked with service.
• Life assurance
• Health Cash Plan
• Season tickets.
• Discount in the Club Store on selected dates.
• Free refreshments at all Club premises.
• Free Parking at all Club premises.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Mental Health & Wellbeing Support

Equality and Diversity

West Bromwich Albion FC is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to provide equality and fairness for all employees and opposes all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity.

West Bromwich Albion Football Club also welcomes applications from suitably qualified members of the armed forces family.

Safer Recruitment

"West Bromwich Albion Football Club is committed to ensuring the safety and welfare of all who we engage with and who visit our club. Whether online or in person, the club will strive to achieve its Vision and Principles through the implementation of its Safeguarding Strategy and Implementation Plan.

Creating positive and safer environments for everyone is our priority. We will work continuously to embed and sustain a safeguarding culture where everyone feels listened to, heard, responded to positively and supported in the management of any welfare issues or safeguarding concerns. This includes children, young people, parents/carers, players, those of any age with additional care and support needs, community partners, our paid and volunteer workforce and our supporters."

WBA's Safeguarding, Equality and Whistleblowing policies can be accessed here https://www.wba.co.uk/club/about-us/club-policies

It is unlawful for the Club to employ anyone who is involved with regulated activity who is barred from doing so and we will carry out rigorous pre-employment checks and screening. References, Qualifications, Proof of Identity and Right Work in the UK checks will be required and carried out prior to commencement in this post.

Deadline for this role is 19/10/2026