Blackpool Football Club are looking for an Education and Player Care Officer to join the Academy at Bloomfield Road.
The Academy Education and Player Care Officer will be responsible for coordinating high-quality education support for Academy players aged U9-U16 and contributing to a consistent, inclusive and developmentally appropriate player-care provision across the wider Academy pathway.
The chosen candidate will work closely with players, parents/carers, schools, Academy staff and external partners to ensure players are supported to develop both on and off the pitch. The role will provide a key link between the Academy, education providers and families, while coordinating education monitoring, personal development, transitions, accommodation and host-family arrangements, and appropriate support for individual player needs.
The postholder will help create an environment in which Academy players are known, supported and prepared for the demands of football, education and life beyond the game.
The role will contribute to the Academy's wider multidisciplinary approach, working collaboratively with Coaching, Safeguarding, Medical, Psychology, Sports Science, Recruitment and Operations to promote the welfare, development and long-term progression of Academy players.
The position is full-time (40 hours) with 15 hours of education per week and 25 hours of player care per week.
To apply for the position please submit an application form and a covering letter detailing how you meet the criteria for the role to or Blackpool Football Club, Bloomfield Road, Seasiders Way, Blackpool, FY1 6JJ.
As part of your application, please also complete our Diversity Monitoring Form below and return it to HR@Blackpoolfc.co.uk.
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Closing date for applications is Friday 9 October 2026. We encourage early applicants as we reserve the right to close the application process at any time.
