Department: Academy
Location: Poolfoot Farm Training Complex
Reports To: Head of Coaching / Academy Manager
Working Hours: 3 nights per week and weekends (In line with age group requirements)
Salary: £40 per session (90 minutes)
Location: Poolfoot Farm Training Complex
Role Overview
Fleetwood Town FC have an exciting vacancies for part-time Academy coaches to work within our Category 2 Academy.
We are looking for people with a desire to work within the Academy with integrity, compassion, pride and honesty with a desire to continuously improve players and themselves.
You will be part of a forward-thinking Academy with a strong track record of developing players who progress through the football pyramid and regularly feature in the First Team. The role is based at the Club’s £10 million Poolfoot Farm training facility.
Key Responsibilities
Coaching & Programme Delivery
- Plan, deliver and evaluate high-quality, age-appropriate coaching sessions aligned to the Academy’s coaching curriculum and playing philosophy.
- Take responsibility for the coaching and development of an allocated age group, working collaboratively with other coaches and Academy staff.
- Create a positive, challenging and enjoyable learning environment that places individual player development at the centre of coaching practice.
- Ensure coaching sessions have clear learning objectives linked to the Academy curriculum and individual player development priorities.
- Maintain accurate records of session plans, evaluations and player attendance on the Academy’s designated systems.
- Work collaboratively with co-coaches to ensure effective planning, communication and consistency of coaching delivery.
- Demonstrate and promote the coaching standards, behaviours and values expected within Fleetwood Town Academy.
- Contribute to the continued development and improvement of coaching practice across the Youth Development Phase.
Individual Player Development
- Place individual player development at the centre of coaching practice and decision-making.
- Develop a clear understanding of each player’s strengths, development priorities and individual needs.
- Monitor and review individual learning objectives with players with support of Phase Lead and Head of Coach Development
- Contribute to the development, implementation and review of players’ Individual Learning Plans (ILPs).
- Provide regular, clear and constructive feedback to players regarding their performance and development.
- Support players in taking increasing ownership and responsibility for their individual development.
- Contribute to formal player reviews every 12 weeks, including player and parent meetings in accordance with Academy and EPPP requirements.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date player development records on the Academy’s designated systems.
- Work collaboratively with relevant Academy staff to ensure players receive appropriate challenge and development opportunities.
Games Programme
- Take responsibility for the preparation, coaching and review of fixtures involving the allocated age group.
- Ensure match objectives are appropriately linked to the Academy curriculum and individual player development priorities.
- Provide effective pre-match, in-game and post-match coaching interventions.
- Observe, analyse and provide constructive feedback on individual player performances.
- Record match observations and player feedback accurately on the Academy’s designated performance management platform.
- Work collaboratively with other Academy coaches to ensure players receive appropriate playing opportunities and challenges.
- Promote high standards of behaviour, professionalism and sportsmanship during all Academy fixtures.
Multidisciplinary Working
- Work collaboratively with the Academy’s multidisciplinary team to support the holistic development of players.
- Develop positive working relationships with Coaching, Sports Science, Medical, Analysis, Recruitment, Education and Player Care staff.
- Communicate relevant player development information clearly and effectively with appropriate members of the multidisciplinary team.
- Contribute to player reviews and development discussions where required.
- Ensure relevant information from across the multidisciplinary team informs coaching practice and individual player development.
- Support a collaborative and player-centred approach to development across the Youth Development Phase.
Coach Development
- Engage fully with the Academy’s Coach Development Programme and associated professional development opportunities.
- Work collaboratively with the Head of Coaching and Youth Development Phase Lead to identify individual areas for development.
- Maintain and actively work towards an agreed Coach Development Action Plan (DAP).
- Engage positively with coaching observations, feedback and reflective-practice processes.
- Attend and contribute to relevant Academy coaching meetings and CPD activities.
- Demonstrate a commitment to continuous professional development and maintaining current knowledge of coaching and player development.
- Share knowledge, ideas and best practice with other Academy coaches.
- Demonstrate a willingness to learn, adapt and continually improve coaching practice.
Recruitment & Talent Identification
- Support the identification and assessment of prospective Academy players.
- Provide clear and evidence-informed feedback regarding prospective players.
- Support the assessment and integration of trialists within the Academy programme.
- Contribute to discussions regarding player progression, retention and recruitment where appropriate.
Player Welfare & Parent Engagement
- Develop positive and professional relationships with Academy players and their parents/carers.
- Support players through relevant Academy review and transition processes.
- Promote a positive, inclusive and supportive environment in which players feel valued, challenged and encouraged.
- Maintain appropriate professional boundaries in all interactions with players and parents/carers.
- Place the welfare, wellbeing and long-term development of young players at the centre of all coaching decisions.
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications
- UEFA B Licence
- Working towards the UEFA A Licence
- Current FA Safeguarding Children qualification
- Appropriate FA Emergency First Aid qualification
- Full driving licence and access to transport
- Willingness to undertake the required Enhanced DBS check prior to appointment
Essential Knowledge & Experience
- Experience coaching within an Academy environment.
- Demonstrable experience of coaching players within the Youth Development Phase.
- Strong understanding of age-appropriate coaching and individual player development.
- Knowledge and understanding of the Elite Player Performance Plan (EPPP).
- Experience planning and delivering high-quality coaching sessions.
- Understanding of individual player development and the use of Individual Learning Plans.
- Experience providing constructive feedback to young players.
- Understanding of safeguarding, welfare and duty-of-care responsibilities when working with children and young people.
Essential Skills & Attributes
- Excellent coaching and player-development skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to build positive, appropriate and challenging relationships with young players.
- Strong organisational and planning skills.
- Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with other coaches and Academy staff.
- Strong observation and analytical skills.
- Ability to provide clear and constructive feedback.
- A player-centred approach to coaching and development.
- Commitment to continuous professional development and reflective practice.
- Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
- Flexible approach to working hours, including evenings, weekends and Academy fixtures.
- Demonstrates the professionalism, behaviours and standards expected within a high-performing Academy environment.
Desirable
- UEFA A Licence.
- FA Advanced Youth Award.
- Previous experience coaching U12–U16 players within a professional Academy.
- Experience working within a multidisciplinary environment.
- Experience using video and performance analysis to support player development.
- Experience contributing to player recruitment and talent identification.
- Experience using an Academy player-development management system.
- Evidence of continued professional development beyond minimum coaching qualifications.
Safeguarding Responsibilities
Fleetwood Town Football Club, Academy and Community Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, its workforce and adults at risk. The Club expects all staff, players, volunteers, contractors, partners and guests to share this commitment.
As part of their role, the post holder will be required to:
- Adhere to all Club safeguarding policies, procedures and protocols and comply with relevant EFL safeguarding requirements.
- Place the welfare and best interests of children and young people at the centre of all practice and decision-making.
- Maintain appropriate professional standards and boundaries when working with children and young people.
- Remain vigilant to safeguarding and welfare concerns and report any concerns promptly through the Club’s designated safeguarding procedures.
- Complete all required safeguarding training and maintain appropriate safeguarding qualifications.
- Participate in safeguarding induction and ongoing CPD as required by the Club.
- Maintain confidentiality and handle safeguarding information appropriately in accordance with Club policies and relevant legislation.
- Contribute positively to a culture in which safeguarding is recognised as everyone’s responsibility.
The successful applicant will be subject to appropriate Enhanced DBS and safer recruitment checks prior to appointment.
Other Responsibilities
- Attend relevant Academy meetings, training and CPD activities as required.
- Comply with all Club policies, procedures and codes of conduct.
- Maintain the highest standards of professional conduct when representing Fleetwood Town Football Club.
- Contribute positively to the culture, standards and continued development of the Academy.
- Undertake any other reasonable duties commensurate with the role as directed by the Youth Development Phase Lead, Head of Coaching and/or Academy Manager.
Fleetwood Town Football Club is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults. We expect all staff, volunteers, and applicants to share this commitment and uphold the highest standards of professional behaviour. The post is subject to relevant DBS checks as part of our safer recruitment process.
Application Details
To apply, please send your CV, covering letter and the application form outlining your suitability for the role to daniel.morville@fleetwoodtownfc.com
Closing Date: 27th November 2026
Interview Date: WC 30th November 2026
Application Form – FTFCDownload
