Head of Academy Coaching

6 months ago

Leeds, United Kingdom Leeds United Football Club Full time

About The Company:

Leeds United Football Club is an English professional football club based in the city of Leeds, West Yorkshire, where we play at our fabulous stadium based on Elland Road, which has been the home of Leeds United since 1919 and remains one of English football's great theatres and is 'the only place for us' ever since.

Everyone at Leeds United is dedicated to working as one team and to be the best we can be.

Come be part of our fabulous team as we March on Together.

Summary of Role:

We currently have an opportunity for a Head of Academy Coaching based at our fantastic Academy based at our training grounds in Wetherby. This is a great opportunity for driven individuals who relish a challenge and are driven to succeed in a fast and innovative environment. 

The Head Of Academy Coaching is responsible for the quality of coaching provision across the Academy. Working with other Academy leaders, they will contribute to the development of our coaching methodology and implement a needs-led coach development programme to drive standards across the workforce. 

As a member of the Academy Management Team, the Head Of Academy Coaching will also add value to the development and delivery of overall Academy strategy, to ensure Club defined objectives are met. 

Who are we looking for?

The successful candidate will be an experienced operator in a youth development setting, with a successful track-record of designing and implementing coaching methodology across an Academy pathway. 

They will be driven to develop and support coaches and be skilled in translating coaching methodology into high level coaching practice using a blend of formal and informal approaches to learning. 

Critically, their previous work will have contributed to the successful production of players for the highest level of the game. 

They will be an adept leader and line manager and a natural collaborator. 

Essential Qualifications:

UEFA A Licence FA Advanced Youth Award EFAIF First Aid certificate FA Safeguarding children certificate Enhanced DBS Check  UK Driving Licence

Desirable Qualifications:

Postgraduate level education in Physiotherapy

Essential Experience:

Experience in a full-time technical leadership role in elite youth football  Experience of delivering coach development programmes in elite youth football 

Desirable Experience:

Experience in a full-time technical leadership role in a Category 1 Academy or international equivalent Experience in a coaching role in elite youth football

Equality & Diversity:

As we are a diverse organisation that respects differences in race, ethnicity, religion or belief(s), gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age or with regards to pregnancy or maternity, we welcome all applications. We want everyone to feel valued and included in the football community and to achieve their full potential. Leeds United is opposed to any form of discrimination and commits itself to the redress of any inequalities by taking positive action where appropriate.

Safeguarding & Recruitment:

Leeds United FC are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk, and expect all staff to share this commitment. All staff, whatever their role will receive safeguarding training and will be expected to champion the culture of 'safeguarding is everybody's responsibility'.

To apply for this role, please complete the online application form:

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