Company Name:
West Bromwich Albion
Location:
West Bromwich
Vacancy Type:
Permanent
Position:
Academy Coaching
Salary Details:
37500 - 42000
Advertising End Date:
28 Aug 2026

About The Role

Here at West Bromwich Albion we have an exciting new opportunity to join our Academy as Assistant Head of Coaching (9-14).

 This is an important leadership role within our Academy, as you will be responsible for supporting the implementation and delivery of the Academy's coaching programme. Working closely with the Academy Manager, and Head of Coaching you will oversee the delivery of the Academy's coach development strategy and help mentor coaches to help them reach their full potential.

This is a full time role which will includes evenings, weekends and bank holidays as required and in line with business needs. 
 
This advert may close earlier that as advertised if a suitable candidate is found. 

About The Candidate

Person Specification 
Essential Criteria 
  • UEFA A Licence
  • FA Advanced Youth Award
  • FA Youth Award
  • FA Level 2 Emergency First Aid in Football (EFAiF)
  • FA Safeguarding Children Certificate
  • Enhanced FA DBS Check
  • Extensive academy experience in the Foundation and Youth Development phase
  • Confidential and diplomatic
  • Excellent communication skills both written and verbally
  •  Right to Work in the UK
Desirable Criteria 
  • Premier League Elite Head of Coach Development Post Graduate Diploma or higher degree in Coaching, Coach Development or Leadership
  • FA Talent Identification Level 2
  • Experience as a Coach Educator
  • Experience with Academy curriculum design and delivery
  •  Full driving license

About The Club

Benefits
We are pleased to offer some of the following benefits*
  • Enhanced Annual Leave
  • Enhanced Sick Pay
  • Birthday Leave
  • Life Assurance
  • Health Cash Plan
  • Season Tickets
  • Discounts on Hospitality Packages
  • Partnership Discounts
  • Employee Assistance programme
  • Access to Wellbeing resources
*some benefits are discretionary
 
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. 

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 for this post. 
 

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