Company Name:
Portsmouth
Location:
Portsmouth
Vacancy Type:
Casual/Sessional
Position:
Academy Coaching
Advertising End Date:
27 May 2026

About The Role

Job title: Casual Foundation Phase Coach

Hours of work: Casual hours

Reports to: Lead Foundation Phase Coach & Head of Coaching

Remuneration

Session rate - £41.50

Match rate (Home) - £62

Match rate (Away) - £75

Join our team - Be part of Pompey's future
We are Pompey - proud of our past, passionate about our future, and powered by our people. We are a club that values honesty, unity and hard work. Now, we are seeking to recruit an innovative, reliable and hardworking coach who shares those values to join our academy.
This is a great opportunity for someone who takes pride in their work, is hands-on, and wants to be part of something bigger- supporting and developing our academy foundation phase (U9-U11) programme.
Role summary

This casual role at Portsmouth Football Club is a key part of our Academy coaching team, working closely with the Lead Foundation Phase Coach to deliver high‑quality, age‑appropriate coaching.

You will play an important role in supporting the long‑term development of young players within our Foundation Phase programme, helping to create an environment where they can learn, grow, and thrive.

As an academy coach, you will be responsible for coaching sessions with a specific age-group squad, and managing them on a matchday, engaging coaching sessions that follows the club's coaching approach, vision and values. In addition, you will be required to carry out administrative tasks for your age group, alongside providing player performance feedback on a regular basis.

Requirements of the role

  • The role will require you to travel to a variety of venues in and around the city of Portsmouth, in addition to away venues within our matchday programme.
  • Experience of working in a coaching capacity in a professional football environment and with young adolescents (U9-U11) is desirable.
  • The successful candidate will be required to carry out regular administrative tasks throughout the season on the PMA platform (induction will be provided) to support player development and meet EPPP requirements.
  • Right to work in the UK and enhanced DBS check is essential.
  • Experience in providing player performance feedback is desirable.

About The Candidate

Essential Qualifications:

The appointed coach must have the:

  • UEFA ‘B’ Licence
  • FA Youth Award
  • FA Safeguarding certificate
  • Relatable First Aid in Sport certificate
  • FA Emergency First Aid in Football (or willingness to complete course ASAP after successful appointment – to be discussed at interview)

Desirable qualifications and experience:

  • FA Advanced Youth Award (Foundation Phase)
  • Working towards UEFA ‘A’ Licence
  • Relatable degree qualification
  • Previous use of PMA platform

Guidance to consider

Please consider the below before applying:

  • Due to the requirements and the commitment the roles require, it is advisable that candidates live within commutable distance to the city of Portsmouth.
  • Our foundation phase train two – three times per week with regular matchday fixtures – (every other) Tuesday/Wednesday/Friday evenings and Sunday mornings.
  • Candidates should have regular access to a vehicle and a valid UK driving licence.

About The Club

About The Club:

General information

We promote an equal, diverse, and inclusive workplace and we are committed to providing the best experience for our colleagues. As a business we aim to be as representative of as many sections of society as possible, and for each colleague to feel respected and able to give of their best every day. We ensure that we treat people the right way, promote respect and believe that making the most of our differences is the key to the success of our business.

We take a robust approach to modern slavery and human trafficking and our organisation is absolutely committed to preventing slavery and human trafficking in our corporate activities, and to ensuring that our supply chains are free from slavery and human trafficking.

Safeguarding
Portsmouth Football Club is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are committed to ensuring that any club related activity will be in a safe environment where children, young people and adults at risk are protected from harm or abuse whilst under our care.

We acknowledge that every child, young person, or adult at risk who plays or participates in football should be able to take part in an enjoyable and safe environment and be protected from poor practice and abuse. Portsmouth Football Club recognises that this is the responsibility of every adult involved in our club.

We must always respect the dignity and spirit of all people, including children, young people and adults at risk. Treat everyone fairly, encourage a supportive and positive environment to promote healthy competition, skill development, fun and achievement. Avoid contact or conduct that may be interpreted or defined as inappropriate.

Health and Safety
Portsmouth Football Club is committed to ensuring the health, safety and well-being of all employees, contractors, visitors, and others who may be affected by our operations.
As part of this commitment, you are expected to take reasonable care for your own health and safety, as well as that of others. You must comply with the company's health and safety policies and procedures, and any legal requirements relevant to your role. Together, we aim to maintain a safe and supportive environment that promotes the welfare and security of everyone involved in our activities.

Data Protection

The Club process all personal data collected during the recruitment process in accordance with complies with Data Protection Act (2018) and GDPR. Data collected as part of the recruitment process is held securely and accessed by, and disclosed to, individuals only for the purposes of managing the recruitment exercise effectively. All data that is deemed unnecessary will be disposed off at the end of recruitment process in line with our GDPR procedure.

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