Academy Coach

2 weeks ago

Milton Keynes, United Kingdom Lets Kick It Full time

**Job Overview**

The Academy Coach & Recruitment Officer will oversee identifying, attracting, and enrolling talented student-athletes aged 16-19 for our Football and Education Programme, starting September 2026. This position involves working closely with schools, grassroots clubs, players, parents, and education partners to drive recruitment and ensure high-quality intakes each academic year.

**Key Responsibilities**:
**1. Talent Identification & Scouting**
- Attend grassroots, school, and district-level matches to scout potential players.
- Build relationships with local coaches, PE staff, and club officials to develop talent pipelines.
- Organise and deliver open trials, talent ID days, and showcase events.

**2. Recruitment & Admissions**
- Promote the programme to Year 10-11 students, parents, and schools.
- Meet recruitment targets for player numbers and quality for each intake year.

**3. Marketing & Outreach**
- Represent the academy at careers fairs, school visits, and football events.
- Collaborate with the marketing team to create engaging recruitment materials, including social media content, flyers, and videos.
- Manage recruitment campaigns both digitally and on-the-ground.

**4. Relationship Management**
- Serve as the key contact for parents, schools, and club coaches during the recruitment process.
- Maintain accurate records of interested players, trialists, and accepted students.
- Provide excellent communication and support to families throughout the decision-making journey.

**5. Programme Promotion**
- Promote the academy’s football offering, educational partners, success stories, and progression pathways (e.g., university, scholarships, semi-pro/pro opportunities).
- Help communicate the unique value of the programme: dual focus on football development and academic achievement.

**Requirements**:

- Experience in youth recruitment, sports coaching, or football scouting (ideally with 16-19 year olds).
- Strong knowledge of the grassroots and academy football landscape.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to work evenings and weekends (e.g., to attend matches and host trials).
- Full UK driving license and access to a vehicle.
- Passion for football and youth development.

**Desirable Qualifications & Skills**:

- FA Talent ID qualification or relevant scouting training.
- UEFA C or equivalent
- Background in sports development, coaching, or education.
- Familiarity with post-16 education routes (BTEC, A-Levels, apprenticeships).

**Personal Attributes**:

- Confident and professional with strong interpersonal skills.
- Target-driven with a proactive and organised approach.
- Able to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Fixed term contract

Pay: £26,000.00-£30,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Free or subsidised travel
- Gym membership

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Milton Keynes MK9 1FH

Expected start date: 01/09/2025

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