Pre-Academy Lead Coordinator and Coach Developer

Organisation Leicester City Football Club Salary Competitive + Benefits Location LE12 7NG Contract type Permanent (Full time) Closing date 2 January 2026 Job Description Kickstart your career Leicester City Football Club as a Pre-Academy Lead Coordinator and Coach DeveloperContract Type: PermanentHours Per Week: 37.5 HoursDo you have the drive and passion to make a real impact at Leicester City Football Club?About The Role & Who We’re ScoutingWe’re on the lookout for a passionate and skilled Pre-Academy Lead Coordinator and Coach Developer to join our squad at Leicester City Football Club. As a Pre-Academy Lead Coordinator and Coach Developer, you’ll play a key role in coordinating the effective administration, regulation and organisation of all Pre-Academy activity ensuring players of Academy standard are identified, recruited and transitioned into the Academy. Your responsibilities will include coordinating with the LCFC Emerging Talent Team, Lead Foundation Phase Coach and the Pre-Academy Programme Lead the identification programme and process, ensuring that the Pre-Academy operates within the rules and regulations of the relevant football authorities. If you're excited about making a difference and contributing to the Club’s success, this could be the perfect opportunity for youThe ideal candidate will have significant experience working in Academy football. You’ll need to possess strong time management skills and have a flexible approach to work, and a commitment to continuing professional development. UEFA B and FA Introduction to Talent Identification qualifications are both essential, and we’re looking for someone who thrives in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. If you think your experience and skills match, and you’ve got the drive, energy, and skills to work in a fast-paced, high-performance environment, we want you on our team About The ClubLeicester City Football Club has a rich and proud history – we’re more than just a football club; we’re a community. Formed in 1884, we’ve achieved incredible milestones, including becoming Premier League champions in 2016 and winning the FA Cup in 2021. Our commitment to the local community, fans, and world-class experiences extends beyond the pitch. With the opening of our new state-of-the-art training ground in 2021, we continue to invest in our growth and success. Our team at Leicester City is more than just colleagues – we invite you to join our Club and experience the exciting opportunities of a life in the football industryBenefits PackageOur people are the lifeblood of the Club, and we feel should be rewarded as such – we offer a competitive salary, pension scheme and life assurance for all permanent employees. You’ll enjoy free onsite parking, access to our subsidised staff restaurants and up to 33 days of annual leave (including bank holidays) amongst a host of other great employee benefits One City. One Club. One Leicester.Leicester City Football Club believes that football is for all, and we are committed to Diversity and Inclusion, where valuing the individual is our highest priority. We are working to see equality across all areas of the Club and welcome applications from all areas of the community.If you have any requirements in regard to the recruitment process, please let us know; we are happy to support your needs.Next StepsWe’ll be reviewing applications as and when they are submitted and invite shortlisted candidates for interviews, so don’t wait – if you think this role sounds like the right fit, apply today We’re excited to hear from you and can’t wait to see how you’ll help us reach new heights