Company Name:
Bolton Wanderers
Location:
Bolton
Vacancy Type:
Casual/Sessional
Position:
Academy Coaching
Advertising End Date:
03 Feb 2026

About The Role

Key Responsibilities:
  • To coach and support the development of all players in all aspects of technical, tactical, physical, psychological, social and emotional aspects of football.
  • Carry out regular Player Performance reviews and Parent/Guardian meetings in line with Academy guidelines and share feedback regarding coaching sessions and games via The Football Intelligence Platform/Kitman Labs.
  • To manage the players in all coaching sessions and Academy fixtures.
  • To liaise with the players/parents regarding their progress and development on a regular basis.
  • Take responsibility for the players welfare and safety during Academy coaching sessions/fixtures.
  • To supervise all players during Academy travel to and from away fixtures.
  • To manage and maintain all kit and equipment provided by BWFC.
  • To compile Individual Players reviews and game reports on a weekly basis, using the Football Intelligence Platform.
  • To plan and deliver Player Performance Reviews and Parent/Guardian meetings twice yearly (November and April), in line with Academy guidelines.
General Responsibilities
  • BWFC seek to ensure that all children and young people are protected and kept safe from harm while they are with staff and volunteers within Bolton Wanderers activities.  Everyone at Bolton Wanderers has a safeguarding responsibility to all work colleagues, fans and any vulnerable adults and children.
  • Comply fully with all data protection and confidentiality obligations, ensuring that personal, sensitive, and confidential information is handled lawfully, securely, and in accordance with UK GDPR and the Club's Data Protection and Confidentiality Policies.
  • Be an ambassador of the Group, providing excellent customer service at all times whilst portraying a professional image.
  • Perform other duties as required, which are considered relevant to the post and to the objectives of the Group as identified by the Head of Academy Coaching.
  • Treat all colleagues as customers ensuring respectful positive outcomes across communications.
  • Adhere to and abide by all BWFC policies, procedures, and guidelines especially remembering responsibilities to others under Equal Opportunities, Health and Safety, Equality and Diversity.
  • This post is subject to a DBS disclosure.

About The Candidate

Qualifications & Knowledge
  • Hold a minimum of a UEFA B Licence.
  • Hold or are working towards the relevant age-related coaching qualification, i.e. FA Youth Award Modules.
  • Be a member or intend to become a member of the FA Licensed Coaching Club.
  • Hold in date and valid Safeguarding Children and Emergency 1st Aid certification.
  • Have a working knowledge of BWFC and it's Academy.
Competencies
  • Customer focus: Develops and maintains knowledge of the needs of customers and focuses energy and efforts on meeting these needs.
  • Effective communication: Communicates confidently and effectively, both orally and in writing.
  • Team working: Supports others in the achievement of their objectives.
  • Personal effectiveness: Develops effective plans to deliver optimum results within agreed timeframes, by the most cost efficient route.

About The Club

As a founder member of the Football League (EFL), Bolton Wanderers is a football club that is internationally renowned, having played in all four professional leagues of English football, as well as winning the FA Cup on four occasions.
 
Since the 2019 acquisition by Football Ventures (Whites) Ltd, a new chapter is underway for Bolton Wanderers and Bolton Stadium Hotel, focused on actively shaping a dynamic and enduring future.  We are committed to a distinctive approach, driving the club's progress with ambitious plans realised through practical, genuine and comprehensive strategies.
 
As we continue striving towards achieving greater success, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a Foundation Phase Coach to join our Academy Foundation Phase programme.
 
As as equal opportunities employer, Bolton Wanderers Football Club is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.
 
We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us. 
 
BWFC seek to ensure that all children and young people are protected and kept safe from harm while they are with staff and volunteers within Bolton Wanderers activities.  Everyone at Bolton Wanderers has a safeguarding responsibility to all work colleagues, fans and any vulnerable adults and children.
 
 

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