Company Name:
Queens Park Rangers
Location:
London
Vacancy Type:
Casual/Sessional
Position:
Academy Coaching
Advertising End Date:
06 Jul 2026

About The Role

Location: Based at the Club's designated Development Centres (Cranford & Shepherd's Bush)

Hours: Casual/Sessional. Due to the nature of the post, evening work will be necessary.

Job Purpose: To coach and develop potential Queens Park Rangers Academy players within the Pre-Academy, Foundation and Youth Development Phases as part of our Development Centre Programme.

Remuneration: Salary commensurate with skills and experience.
 
Role Accountabilities & Key Duties
  1. Carry out coaching duties as directed by the Development Centre Manager and/or Recruitment Manager (Academy)
  2. Ensure attendance registers and all other relevant paperwork is completed and up to date at all times
  3. Produce session plans and evaluate all work completed
  4. Ensure all player evaluations are completed and up to date at all times
  5. Together with the Development Centre Manager and Recruitment Manager (Academy), carry out regular Player/Coach meetings
  6. Responsible for all equipment used in carrying out their duties
  7. Attend Academy In-Service/CPD events
  8. Comply with all company policies/procedures. Adhere to all company regulations regarding policies, procedures, health, safety and security
  9. Participate in the appraisal process
  10. All other duties that may arise from time to time that fall within the scope of this position
 

About The Candidate

Qualifications

Essential:

  • UEFA C Licence
  • FA Level 1 Talent Identification Qualification
  • Advanced DBS check
  • Current FA Safeguarding Children Certificate

Desirable:

  • UEFA B Licence (or enrolled on course and working towards it

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

Essential:

  • Previous experience of coaching in an elite environment
  • A clear understanding of the standards of behaviour and codes of conduct required within the Academy
  • A good understanding of Child Protection legislation
  • Must hold a valid driver's licence
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Good communication skills
  • IT skills to include a high level using Word and Excel

Attitude/Behaviours

Essential:

  • A professional "can do" attitude with strong organisational and administrative skills
  • A desire to seek solutions
  • A genuine team player
  • Empathy with young people and their challenges
  • Passionate about youth development

Personal Qualities

Essential:

  • A dynamic, hardworking and enthusiastic individual
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Proactive decision maker
  • Takes responsibility for ensuring a high quality of work
  • Demonstrates enthusiasm and is personally committed to achieving agreed objectives
  • Is receptive to feedback about own behaviour, strengths and areas for improvement
  • Displays a high level of confidentiality
  • Meticulous attention to detail
  • Flexibility and willingness to learn

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