Company Name:
West Bromwich Albion
Location:
West Bromwich
Vacancy Type:
Permanent
Position:
Academy
Salary Details:
Competitive
Advertising End Date:
26 Jun 2025

About The Role

Here at West Bromwich Albion Football Club, we have exciting opportunities to join our coaching team as an Assistant Lead Foundation Phase Coach.
 
The main purpose of this role is to work as part of a team in the design and delivery of the 9-12 Coaching programme working alongside the Lead Foundation Phase coach, Academy Manager and Head of Coaching. Taking a holistic approach to improve the player development of 9-12 year old players to progress them into the Youth Development programme. And to link with Lead Foundation Phase coach, Academy Manager, Head of Coaching and other Development Phase Coach in the delivery of the programme and individual Players Learning outcomes, providing a variety of experiences for players in the formative years.

About The Candidate

Person Specification 
Essential Criteria
  • FA Advanced Youth Award
  • UEFA B License. working towards UEFA A license** (Please note candidates will not be considered without these 2 qualifications)
  • Hold an enhanced FA DBS
  • Previous experience of coaching U9-U12 players in an Academy environment
  • Member of the FA Licensed Coaches Club
  • Safeguarding Children
  • Computer Skills as PMA forms a large part of Data collection
  • Highly organised and methodical approach to workload
  • Confidential and diplomatic
  • Excellent communication skills both written and verbally
  • Full driving license
  • Right to Work in the UK
Desirable Criteria
  • A positive attitude to Information Technology in carrying out the responsibilities of the post.
  •  Outstanding communication skills and personality
  • Personal commitment to continuous personal professional development.
  • Team player.
  • Open minded with a view to adopting new practices.
  • Highly motivated with a passion for elite sport, particularly football.
  • Personal integrity and the ability to invoke trust and respect from others

About The Club

Equality and Diversity

West Bromwich Albion FC is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to provide equality and fairness for all employees and opposes all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity. 

West Bromwich Albion Football Club also welcomes applications from suitably qualified members of the armed forces family. 

Safer Recruitment

West Bromwich Albion is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk, therefore expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

WBA’s Safeguarding, Equality and Whistleblowing policies can be accessed here https://www.wba.co.uk/club/about-us/club-policies 

It is unlawful for the Club to employ anyone who is involved with regulated activity who is barred from doing so and we will carry out rigorous pre-employment checks and screening. 

An Enhanced DBS, References, Qualifications, Proof of Identity and Right Work in the UK checks will be required and carried out prior to commencement in this post.

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