Youth Football Academy Coach - Development & Leadership

Warwickshire College Group (WCG); Moreton Morrell; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

Warwickshire College Group (WCG) Sport seeks a part-time Football Academy coach to lead the 16-19 squads and recruit top talent for the academy within the college system.

The role requires extensive football coaching knowledge, youth development expertise, and coaching certificates, plus a full UK driving licence and minibus qualification or willingness to obtain one. You will work with clubs, attend fixtures, and mentor fellow coaches.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of football coaching and youth development.
• Well connected and respected throughout the Game.
• Coaching experience at professional level.
• Must be over 25 years of age.
• Relevant, updated coaching certificates.
• Experienced coach at Youth Level.
• Knowledge of College Football and working to Governing Body rules.
• Full clean UK Driving Licence.
• Mini Bus Licence or willingness to obtain once in post.

Responsibilities

• Coaching of the 16-19 male Football Academy squads.
• Support and develop partnership with local Football Clubs.
• Reporting and monitoring of players progress throughout.
• Performance and results of WCG representative Football teams.
• Ensure quality of coaching and performance throughout the organisation.
• Mentor, monitor progress and development and guide other coaches.
• Develop total development/enrichment football offer across college.
• Attend fixtures and drive players in a WCG minibus.

Skills

Football coaching

Youth development

Professional coaching

Education

Coaching certificates

Job description

Warwickshire College Group (WCG) Sport seeks a part-time Football Academy coach to lead the 16-19 squads and recruit top talent for the academy within the college system.

The role requires extensive football coaching knowledge, youth development expertise, and coaching certificates, plus a full UK driving licence and minibus qualification or willingness to obtain one. You will work with clubs, attend fixtures, and mentor fellow coaches.