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Academy lead foundation phase coach
Mansfield Town · Mansfield, Belgium
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.
11 June 2026 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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