Youth Development Phase Coach

Derby County Football Club; Brighton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A professional football club in Brighton seeks a part-time Youth Development Phase Coach to join its Academy Coaching team. Responsibilities include coaching youth squads, adhering to the club's player development philosophy, and assisting in delivering the coaching programme. Required qualifications include a UEFA B-licence and FA Youth Award. The role is casual and fixed-term until May 2026, with a competitive sessional coaching rate.

Qualifications

• Experience coaching within a football academy environment.
• UEFA B-licence and relevant first aid certifications are essential.
• Hardworking and enthusiastic with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coach an assigned age group squad and manage their individual development.
• Ensure adherence to the academy’s holistic player development approach.
• Conduct player and parent review meetings every ten weeks.

Skills

Coaching within a football academy environment

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Team collaboration

Education

UEFA B-licence

FA Youth Award

Level-2 Emergency First Aid in Football

Safeguarding Children Certificate

Tools

Kitman Labs Platform

Job description

Organisation: Derby County Football Club
Salary: Competitive ತಾಲೂಕಿನ ಸ್ಥಳ: DE21 4TB
Contract type: Fixed Term (Part time)
Closing date: 18 January 2026

Derby County are seeking to recruit a part‑time Youth Development Phase Coach to join the Academy Coaching team at Moor Farm Training Centre.

The successful candidate will support the Youth Development Phase (U12–U16) in meeting the targets outlined in the Academy Performance Plan, Academy Playing & Coaching Philosophy, and Academy Values. They will assist in delivering the coaching programme漫, contribute to the effective running of the Youth Development Phase Day Release programme, and promote the holistic development of players, ensuring that individual needs are met through Individual Development Plans and flasking exemplary practice that reflects the DCFC Academy values for both players and staff across the phase.

Key Role Responsibilities

• Coach an assigned age group squad and take responsibility for the progression and individual development of all players within the age group.
• Ensure full adherence to the academy’s holistic player development approach at all times.
• Complete all academy requirements on Kitman Labs and Hudl in line with established standards and deadlines.
• Conduct player and parent review meetings every ten weeks, following一扫 guidelines.
• Coach and manage the team within the age group games programme, overseeing all related logistical and operational arrangements.
• Take ownership of your professional development via your Development Action Plan, aligned with the DCFC Coach Competency Framework.
• Undertake ongoing personal CPD ல required to meet the demands of the role.
• Support the retention and release process in line with club policies and procedures.

Personal characteristics and experience

• Coaching within a football academy environment.
• Experience of using the Kitman Labs Platform (desirable).
• Coaching within a Category 1 environment (desirable).
• Playing at a semi‑professional or professional standard (desirable).
• Hardworking and enthusiastic.
• Able to work under pressure and tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• Able to build positive relationships with players, staff and stakeholders.
• Able to prioritise and manage own workload.
• Work using initiative and as part of a team.
• Able to adapt quickly to changing circumstances.

Qualifications

Essential

• UEFA B-licence.
• FA Youth Award.
• Level‑2 Emergency First Aid in Football.
• Safeguarding Children Certificate.

Desirable

• UEFA A-licence.
• FA Advanced Youth Award (YDP).

The role is paid a sessional coaching rate, dependent on the type of session being delivered.

This role is a casual part‑time and fixed‑term until May 2026, based at the Derby County Training Centre, but some travel may be required.