Pre-Academy / Foundation Phase Coach
Permanent
Newcastle upon Tyne
Competitive Salary
Be part of something bigger. Raise standards every day - where detail, data and discipline collide.
We are the heartbeat of the city. A club with bold ambitions on a global stage and deep roots in our community. If you’re driven to raise the bar and make an impact, you’ll find the platform, the people and the pride to do your best work here
We’re looking for a passionate and knowledgeable football professional to help us nurture talent and support performance on and off the pitch. This role plays an important part in delivering high standards, supporting player development, and helping us create the best possible environment for success across the Club.
About the role
You will contribute to the development and delivery of the Club’s coaching programme across the Pre-Academy, Development Centres and Foundation Phase, supporting players aged Under 7 to Under 12. Working closely with lead coaches and multidisciplinary staff, you will help create engaging, age-appropriate learning environments aligned with the Academy’s coaching and playing philosophy.
What you’ll do
- Support the planning and delivery of an age-appropriate coaching curriculum in line with Club philosophy.
- Deliver high-quality coaching sessions with a strong focus on individual player development.
- Support the organisation and delivery of games and school holiday programmes.
- Contribute to player reviews, feedback and transition into the Academy system.
- Work collaboratively with recruitment, performance and player care teams.
- Engage fully in continuous professional development and individual development planning.
The team
You’ll join a committed football department working collaboratively across coaching, performance, analysis, medical and player care teams. Together, we aim to create an environment where every player can thrive.
United As One
We’re committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and believe in equal opportunities for all. We recognise that the diversity of our people is one of our greatest strengths. We work together to reflect the communities we serve and to maintain an inclusive environment in which everyone can be their authentic self and is enabled to achieve their full potential.
Safeguarding
We’re committed to being a place where everyone is safe, heard, valued and able to thrive so we place high value on the safeguarding and welfare of everyone we engage with.
How to apply
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For further information on this role and about the club please visit our careers page.
Please apply as soon as possible as this vacancy may close early should we receive a high volume of suitable candidates.
This position is UK based and requires proof of the right to live and work in the UK.
All job offers are conditional upon background checks, including reference history, DBS checks, and verification of your eligibility to work.
Please note, we do not sponsor applicants without the right to work in the UK.