Part-Time Academy Coach

We have an exciting opportunity for an Academy Coach on a part time basis to join the Academy team at Preston North End FC for the upcoming 2025/26 season. 

 

Training sessions will take place at the Academy Training complex at Springfield's training ground, Lea, Preston and at UCLan Sports arena, Cottam, Preston. You will also be required to travel to various locations nationwide as part of your matchday duties. 

 

Working hours 

Coaching sessions take place on a Tuesday and a Friday evening, matchdays will take place on a Sunday. Your hours of work will be determined by the needs of the role but can be up to 10 hours a week during the season. You may from time to time be required to work such additional hours as is reasonable to meet the requirements of the Club's business. 

1st July 2025

1. Coaches should be flexible om their programme as the need to take different age groups may be encountered. Coaches should recognise they are supporting the development of all players, and not players within a particular age group. 

 

2. To have a good understanding of the coaching curriculum, the session plan (which will be on the Football Intelligence Platform (FIPP) and the players individual learning plans to support high quality learning. 

 

3. Coahes should ensure all FIPP duties are done so, with thought and uploaded prior to the deadline (i.e each week's FIPP should be complete before the first session the following week). 

 

4. It is an expectation that all staff are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people, all staff are expected to endorse this commitment and follow the safeguarding procedures set out. 

 

5. Coaches shall, if unable to attend training or fixtures, notify the Lead Phase Coach or other appointed person as soon as possible so that alternative coaching arrangements can be made. Academy duties should not be missed for alternative paid commitment elsewhere. 

 

6. Coaches should be willing to take on additional roles if asked to do so by the Academy Manager, head of Coaching, Lead Phase Coach or another appointed person. 

 

7. Coaches should attend all Preston North End in service training as part of their continuous development. 

 

8. Coaches must ensure that their qualifications and CPD are kept up to date and are in line with Elite Player Performance Plan rules. (EPPP). 

 

To, at all times represent Preston North End Football Club in a professional manner regarding appearance, presentation, personal hygiene, attitude, conduct and professionalism. To be able to, with notice, work additional hours and flexible hours where the needs of the business requires. 

 

* Further training and development opportunities 

* Access to staff discounts 

* First team home game matchday ticket 

* Onsite parking 

 

You will also benefit from working with an outstanding team of accomplished professionals across a range of diverse, exciting and varied departments. 

 

Preston North End boasts many strong role models and has the following principles; Proud, Diverse, United, Ambitious, Financially Prudent. 

 

Find out more by visiting our website: www.pne.com 

 

Closing date : Tuesday 8th April 2025

Shortlisting date : Wednesday 9th April 2025

First Interview (online) : Week commencing 14th April 2025

Second interview (in person practical session) : Week commencing 22nd April 2025

Start date : 1st July 2025

 

 

 

* Must be in possession of a UEFA B Licence award and relevant FA Youth Awards 1, 2 & 3.

 

* Must be able to exhibit sufficient experience within a youth environment and within a professional football club that encompasses knowledge from playing, coaching and management. 

 

* Must be able to present both written and oral reports from coaching sessions and matches. 

 

* Must hold an up to date Emergency First Aid certificate in football (EFAiF) Level 2. 

 

* Willing to work towards the FA Advanced Youth Award with the age-specific specialist element relevant to the development phase youth coach. (or willing to complete this qualification when appropriate as agreed with the Academy Manager). 

 

* You are required to undertake necessary and regular safeguarding training. 

 

* Excellent communication skills and have the ability to build good relationships at all levels, internally and externally. 

 

* Must be presentable and reliable. 

 

* Must hold a UK driving licence. (This is required as you will be travel frequently as part of the role). 

 

 

 

Preston North End Football Club is a professional football club in Preston, Lancashire, whose first team currently play in the English Football League Championship. Preston North End stadium is situated in the heart of Preston, Deepdale. The Club operates over five sites to incorporate the first team, the academy team, the Preston North End Community and Education Trust (PNECET), the administration team and the stadium. The majority of the sites are in Preston and one in Euxton, Chorley. Preston North End FC was officially formed in 1880 and was a founder member of the Football League in 1888. Our aspirations are to achieve promotion and play in the Premier League and we want you to help us get there.