Youth Development Phase Coach (U13/U14) – Evenings/Weekends

Stoke City Football Club; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Stoke City Football Club is seeking an Academy Youth Development Phase Coach to lead the football pathway for Academy players, primarily focusing on the U13 and U14 age groups.

You will oversee match and training operations, designing sessions that align with the Club’s coaching and playing philosophy while collaborating with the Analysis team and wider multidisciplinary staff to ensure a cohesive development approach.

Qualifications

• UEFA A License and Advanced Youth Award.
• Valid FA Safeguarding and Child Protection certificate.
• Degree in Sports Coaching, Science, or Management is desirable.
• Proven experience coaching within a professional football academy.
• Experience in planning age-specific curricula and using analysis platforms.
• Strong understanding of coaching philosophies and player development.
• Excellent communication skills for engaging with players, parents, and staff.
• Proficiency in managing Individual Development Plans and reporting systems.

Responsibilities

• Leading coaching initiatives for a designated age group within the cell.
• Planning and delivering the Day Release programme for both age groups.
• Supporting fellow coaching staff with delivery and best practice to ensure high standards across the department.
• Monitoring and driving key development processes within the Youth Development Phase to ensure consistent progression.
• Identifying areas for development and working with the Senior Management Team and Multi-Disciplinary staff to ensure performance standards are met.
• Ensuring consistency in staff delivery of feedback across the Cell to support player progression.

Skills

UEFA A License

Advanced Youth Award

FA Safeguarding

Child Protection

Coaching in academy

Curriculum planning

Player development

Analysis platforms

Communication with parents

IDP management

Education

Degree in Sports Coaching

Degree in Sports Science

Tools

Football Intelligence Platform

Job description

Stoke City Football Club is seeking an Academy Youth Development Phase Coach to lead the football pathway for Academy players, primarily focusing on the U13 and U14 age groups.

You will oversee match and training operations, designing sessions that align with the Club’s coaching and playing philosophy while collaborating with the Analysis team and wider multidisciplinary staff to ensure a cohesive development approach.