Company Name:
Stoke City
Location:
Stoke on Trent
Vacancy Type:
Fixed Term
Position:
Academy Coaching
Advertising End Date:
02 Jun 2026

About The Role

An opportunity has arisen at Stoke City Football Club, of the English Football League, for a Professional Development Phase Coach to support its Football operations at our Category One status Academy at Clayton Wood Training Ground and various development centre locations.

This position provides a unique chance to work in an elite environment, where you will play a vital role in shaping the future of aspiring footballers.

You will work alongside the Academy team to plan and deliver programmes aimed at enhancing player performance and working towards player development plans.

Your expertise will help foster a focused environment that encourages growth both on and off the pitch, preparing players for the challenges they will face in their football careers.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a high degree of flexibility to cover evenings and weekends work as required. The position will be offered on a 12 month fixed term contract.

Main Responsibilities

·         Planning, delivering and evaluating all coaching activities.

·         Reviewing and recommending changes to the coaching curriculum.

·         Providing reports to the Head of Academy Coaching.

·         Attending national and regional meetings, workshops and training courses as required.

·         Collaborating with the Coaching department to enhance the development of young players.

·         Working within a multi-disciplinary team to create the best programme for player progression.

·         Monitoring and assessing player development, providing feedback and support as needed.

·         Fostering a positive and engaging training environment that encourages player growth and teamwork.

 

About The Candidate

Key Skills, Experience and Qualifications

·         Football background either as a player or coach.

·         Minimum of the UEFA B Licence.

·         Experience of coaching in Academy Football or Development Centres.

·         Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team.

·         Ability to support in the implementation of a players development plan, assist in recording evidence and provide reports and feedback to players and colleagues.

·         Ability to plan, work independently and meet deadlines.

·         A knowledge of the requirements of elite football.

About The Club

This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  Background checks and DBS checks at the appropriate level will be obtained prior to employment commencing.
Stoke City Football Club endorses the principle of Equality and will strive to ensure that everyone who wishes to be involved in the Club will be treated fairly and with respect, regardless of their age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion and belief, sex or sexual orientation.

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The Club is committed to providing access and opportunities for all members of the community to take part in without threat of intimidation, victimisation, harassment, bullying and abuse. Any person associated with the Club can be assured of an environment in which their rights, dignity and individual worth are respected and in particular, that they are able to enjoy their engagement at the Club.

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