ACADEMY PART-TIME COACH

EFL; Preston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent football club is looking for a Part Time Academy Coach to develop the team and players within its academy pathways. Responsibilities include coaching sessions, planning individual learning plans, and ensuring consistent communication with the coaching staff. Candidates should hold a UEFA B Licence, have experience with youth players, and possess strong communication skills. Flexibility in working hours is essential, and applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Hold a UEFA B Licence (Level 3).
• Complete the FA Youth Award (Advanced Youth Award is advantageous).
• Experience working with youth players in professional football.
• Possess exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with various computer software packages.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends.
• Eligible to work in the UK.
• EFAIF qualification is advantageous or willing to obtain it.

Responsibilities

• Develop individual learning plans for players.
• Plan and lead training sessions in line with academy vision.
• Attend home and away match days.
• Maintain communication with coaching staff.

Skills

Exceptional communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Coaching experience with youth players

Ability to adapt to flexible working hours

Team development

Education

UEFA B Licence (Level 3)

FA Youth Award

Emergency First Aid in Football (EFAIF)

Tools

Performance Management Application (PMA)

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work within Middlesbrough Football Club’s Category 1 Academy as a Part Time Academy Coach , based at the Club’s training ground in Hurworth, near Darlington.

THE ROLE:

The successful individual will play a crucial role in developing individuals and the team within the Academy pathway. Working with the Lead Phase Coach and Head of Coaching, you will be expected to plan, deliver, and evaluate coaching sessions in line with the Club’s coaching program. You will be responsible for:

• Providing individual support to the players within the pathway, whilst also developing the team.
• Plan, lead and review training sessions in line with the academy vision.
• Produce and develop individual learning plans for players within the academy.
• Attend home and away match days.
• Maintain consistent communication with Lead Phase Coach, Head of Coaching and Academy Manager.

About The Candidate

CANDIDATES SHOULD:

• Hold a UEFA B Licence (Level 3).
• Have completed the FA Youth Award (Advanced Youth Award would be advantageous).
• Have experience of working with youth players in a professional football club. A professional playing career would be advantageous.
• Possess exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ideally have experience of using a variety of computer software packages, including the PMA (Performance Management Application).
• Adopt a flexible approach to working hours, being prepared to work predominately on evenings and weekends.
• Be eligible to work in the UK.
• The emergency First Aid in Football (EFAIF) qualification would be advantageous, or a willingness to complete it within 6 months.

About The Club

Please note that this post falls within the scope of ‘regulated activity’ and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974). Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check and are required to declare any convictions, cautions, reprimands and final warnings that are not ‘protected’ as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders (Exemptions) Act 1975.

CLOSING DATE: 19 JANUARY 2026

MFC is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

MFC is also committed to the safeguarding of vulnerable groups.