Department: Football Division - Boys Academy Coaching and Development Team
Hours of Work: Part Time – 14 hours per week (flexibility to work evenings and weekends is required)
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £13,230 per annum
Location: Bodymoor Heath Training Ground
Closing Date: Monday 7 July 2025
Interview Date: Thursday 10 July 2025
1. The Department
Our Boys Academy Department is proud to have achieved the prestigious Category One Academy status which reflects our commitment to delivering excellence across all areas of youth football including coaching, education, training, and facilities. We are dedicated to supporting and nurturing the next generation of elite footballers, as demonstrated in our memorable treble-winning 2024/25 season for our U18s as we topped the Under-18 Premier League Southern section table, the Under-18 Premier League national title and we lifted the prestigious FA Youth Cup.
To allow us to continue to make progress on and off the pitch, our Boys Academy Department are seeking a passionate and proactive Coach to join our players on their journey of development within our Foundation Phase.
2. The Role
The role will work within the Foundation Phase specific programme, assisting with the development of the 9 -11 age groups which will include planning, preparing, organising, managing and evaluating all training sessions ensuring it aligns to the Academy Performance Plan.
As a Boys Academy Coach, you will provide feedback to parents and players and attend information evenings as necessary. You will assist the Performance Analysis Team to ensure that recordings of games and footage feedback sessions take place on a regular basis and work collaboratively with Medical and Sport Science staff in the management of injuries and sports science testing.
For further information about the role, please see the Role Profile.
3. The Person
We are looking for a personable, forward-thinking and experienced individual with a desire to help our players fulfil their full potential.
The successful candidate will be qualified to at least UEFA B Licence and FA Youth Award level. You will need a current FA Emergency First Aid in Football (EMFAIF) qualification and have demonstrable experience of planning, delivery and monitoring of elite football programmes. The successful candidate will need to have previously worked with elite young players and be able to communicate in a clear and concise way. You will also need to be a confident user of technology platforms utilised for planning, delivery, and reflection.
A UEFA A Licence, FA Advanced Youth Award qualifications and professional football playing experience are desirable. Experience of working or playing within an EPPP Academy with an understanding of EPPP rules and regulations would also be beneficial.
4. Why join us?
There has never been a better time to join Aston Villa Football Club. Our drive to succeed is visible on the global stage, we are building a family ethos and culture to be proud of and realising our ambitious plans for the expansion and improvement of our world-class facilities. If you are already excited by this challenge and want to play your part in our historic Club, then you'll be pleased to hear about our amazing staff benefits you'll receive whilst working for us! See our Staff Benefits booklet to find out more.
As part of your application, please ensure you upload your CV and Cover Letter.
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