Head Football Coach

4 days ago

Bradford, United Kingdom LaunchPad Careers Network Ltd Full time

LaunchPad Sports is proud to launch our **new Academy programme**, entering the **Junior Premier League (JPL)** in 2025. Built on our proven approach to making football fun, inclusive, and high-quality, **LaunchPad Academy** will offer talented players the best possible experience in youth development.

Our ethos? **Skills, smiles, and success**. We focus on individual technical and physical development in a positive, nurturing environment where players are supported to love the game as much as they grow within it.

We’re now looking for an experienced and inspiring **Lead Coach / Manager** to bring the LaunchPad vision to life on and off the pitch.

**The Role**

As Lead Coach / Academy Manager, you will be central to building and running the LaunchPad Academy JPL teams. You’ll take the lead in designing the training programme, coaching the players, managing matchdays, and setting the culture for excellence, enjoyment, and growth.

This is a rare opportunity to shape a new academy from day one.

**Key Responsibilities**
- **Lead the coaching and management** of LaunchPad Academy JPL teams (initially U7-U10 age groups).
- Design and deliver high-quality, engaging training sessions that develop players technically, tactically and physically.
- **Promote a fun-first environment** where individual player development and enjoyment are prioritised.
- Manage teams on matchdays including selection, team talks, in-game management and communication with parents.
- Support and mentor assistant coaches to ensure consistency and quality across the programme.
- Work closely with the Head of Football and wider LaunchPad team to develop academy structure, progression routes and club culture.
- Build strong relationships with players, parents, and partner clubs to promote development and trust.
- Monitor player progress and provide feedback to players and families.

**Essential Requirements**
- UEFA A Licence (minimum requirement).
- Proven experience coaching high-level youth football (academy or grassroots elite).
- Strong understanding of child development and long-term player development models.
- Excellent communication, leadership and organisational skills.
- A nurturing, supportive approach that balances challenge with encouragement.
- Safeguarding, First Aid and Enhanced DBS (or willingness to complete before start).

**Desirable Attributes**
- Experience within JPL, EFL or academy settings.
- Strength & conditioning or physical development knowledge.
- Track record of working with a range of player abilities and backgrounds.
- Passion for building a football environment based on values, not just results.

**Why Join LaunchPad Academy?**
- Be part of something new and meaningful from day one.
- Lead a forward-thinking programme that puts **development and joy** at its heart.
- Support from an experienced and passionate team across coaching and operations.
- A growing network of players, schools, and clubs across the North.
- Opportunity to grow with us as the academy expands.

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent, Freelance

Pay: £50.00-£70.00 per hour

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: BL - Football Coach

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