Youth Development Phase Coach – Academy

City Football Group; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days’ annual leave

Birthday day off

Private healthcare

Dental cover

Company pension

Job summary

City Football Group is seeking a Youth Development Phase Coach for the Manchester-based City Football Academy. You will assist the lead age-group coach in delivering engaging training and matchday experiences that help young players progress within the Club’s football philosophy.

Based at the City Football Academy in Manchester, you will contribute to learning plans, work with multidisciplinary colleagues, and support players’ development across age groups while aligning with the Club’s EPPP

Qualifications

• Coaching experience in youth football environments.
• Ability to plan and deliver age-appropriate training sessions.
• Strong collaboration with academy staff and parents.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality training sessions and matchday coaching for Youth Development Phase players.
• Contribute to individual learning plans and development programmes.
• Observe players to support progression and transitions between age groups.
• Collaborate with coaches, academy teams, scouting and parents/guardians.

Skills

Youth coaching

Talent development

Team collaboration

Education

UEFA B Licence

FA Youth Award

Job description

City Football Group is seeking a Youth Development Phase Coach for the Manchester-based City Football Academy. You will assist the lead age-group coach in delivering engaging training and matchday experiences that help young players progress within the Club’s football philosophy.

Based at the City Football Academy in Manchester, you will contribute to learning plans, work with multidisciplinary colleagues, and support players’ development across age groups while aligning with the Club’s EPPP