First Team Coaching and Player Support

Organisation Southampton Football Club Salary Competitive Location Southampton Contract type Closing date 21 December 2025 Job Description Be part of our journey...Location: Staplewood CampusHours: Full TimeContract Type: PermanentCriminal Record Check: DBS Enhanced with Childs Barred ListWhat is the role?This is an exciting new role, created to support the Club’s First Team Coaching Staff, Players and Senior Leaders whilst ensuring the efficient and professional coordination of all off-pitch activities relating to coaching, training schedules, communication and match day support.What will you be doing?Acting as the primary day-to-day point of contact for players & coaching staff for operational matters and responding to requests in a timely and professional manner, ensuring clear updates with strong follow-through are fundamental in this role.You will manage pitch requests with the Grounds and Operations teams, organise meeting rooms and session-related logistics to support daily player & coaching needs along with working closely with the First Team Logistics & Operations Manager to align first team coach requirements with team training schedules.You will manage daily and weekly schedules, including meetings and training commitments, communicate all schedule updates and changes quickly and accurately across relevant departments whilst coordinating with the Group Technical Director as required regarding diaries, planning, and meeting logistics.You will follow the first team schedule and attend all first team home and away fixtures, acting as the first team liaison before and during matches, ensuring smooth timings, meetings, and operational flow.You’ll be required to be onsite when the first team coaches and players are in and be in key areas around the Training Ground to ensure you are easily accessible. Responding to requests in a timely manner from key stakeholders, keeping them up to date on progress whilst having a can do, positive attitude is key, and you will be comfortable with taking and actioning ad hoc urgent requests out of hours.Other duties include:You will lead on the organisation and planning of First Team player performance activities and player appearances.Coordinate communication between coaches and departments such as Medical, Performance, Analysis, Player Care, and Operations.Collect and confirm travel requirements for coaching staff.Provide the First Team Logistics and Operations Manager with accurate information for bookings and itinerary creation.Provide admin support to coaching staff, including document preparation, scheduling, simple reporting, and operational forms.Book external meeting spaces or bespoke event locations as required to support football leadership and the coaching group.Is this you?To succeed in this role, you will be a natural energiser, dynamic team player, proactive problem solver and you’ll thrive on tight deadlines and making an impact. Having strong organisational and communication skills are vital and you’ll be happy to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends to meet the needs of the role.Having previous similar experience within a football club or other elite sporting organisation would be highly desirable.How this benefits you… If you are successful, you can look forward to a healthy benefits package; Discounted Southampton Football Club merchandise.25 days’ holiday per year excluding bank holidays plus your birthday off each year.Contributory Pension Scheme.Worldwide Travel Insurance for you and your family.Access to 2 free match tickets for every home league gameLearning & Development opportunities - supporting you to develop your potential and achieve in your career.Free onsite parking.Access to our staff Health & Wellbeing initiatives (Mental & Physical Health).Cycle to Work Scheme.Collaborative & inclusive working culture.How can I apply? Just click on the apply button, enter your details and answer a quick pre-screening questionnaire, then attach your CV. The closing date for this role is Sunday 21 December 2025. We’re looking to appoint this role quickly, so first and second stage interviews will be taking place in January 2026.*We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if a high volume of applicants are received. *