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Academy lead foundation phase coach
Mansfield Town · Mansfield, Belgium
In short
Academy lead for the foundation phase (ages 7-12) at Mansfield Town, responsible for planning and delivering sessions, the futsal programme and player development. Requires a UEFA A Licence, FA Advanced Youth Award and enhanced DBS check.
- Senior
- On site
- UEFA A Licence
- FA Advanced Youth Award
- Enhanced DBS Check
- EFAiF
- Competitive salary based on relevant experience.
Mansfield Full-time Posted Coaching
An exciting opportunity is available within the club's Academy for the role of Academy lead foundation phase coach.
Key responsibilities/description of duties
- Head coach of a foundation phase group when necessary
- Oversee philosophy from 7-12s
- To coach and manage age group by planning and preparing all sessions
- Deliver coaching sessions according to the foundation phase syllabus
- Arrange daily/weekly session plans for coaches within phase
- Progress and develop futsal programme
- Progress and develop Bio-Banding programme where necessary
- Attend all relevant Academy meetings including CPD throughout the season
- Feedback through video/audio/media to be presented to players
- Organise all travel to and from games
- Arrange additional fixtures for the foundation phase when necessary
- Load relevant data onto IP
- 5/6 player parent reviews
- 5/6 player reviews through ILPs
- Attend all EFL meetings where necessary
- Scouting as and when required for foundation phase
- Attend first team and reserve games when possible
- Record playing stats and data where required
- Deal with all player/parenting issues on first basis
- Arrange CPD within the foundation phase
- Liaise with all members of the AMT
- Drive mini bus as and when required
- Manage and arrange tours for the foundation phase
- Work across all phases where required
- Commit to all club and Academy safeguarding and EDI requirements
Key Performance:
- Quality of football being played in accordance with the APP
- Control how many players have registrations retained
- To ensure that players under their control progress to Youth Development Phase
- Meet all Academy audit requirements
Desirable Personal Attributes:
- Have a full clean driving licence
- Previous experience of working within the football or related industry
- Coaching education experience
- Youth coaching experience
- D1 driving qualification
Qualifications (Essential):
- UEFA A Licence
- FA Advanced Youth Award
- Enhanced DBS Check
- EFAiF
Equality Declaration
The EFL has introduced positive action measures aimed at tackling the under-representation of coaches and managers from Black, Asian and Minority Ethic (BAME) backgrounds.
Mansfield Town welcomes both male and female applicants.
Salary - Competitive salary based on relevant experience.
Please note that this is a vital position within the Academy department at Mansfield Town Football Club and will require a high degree of commitment to the role, including evening and weekend work.
Please send a C.V. and Covering Letter to Apply here (Academy Head of Operations).
The deadline for applications is Friday 26 June 2026.
Interviews will be held on the week commencing Monday 29 June 2026.
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