Player Development Coach Lead (U11/U12)
Permanent
Newcastle upon Tyne
Competitive Salary
About the role
You will lead the day‑to‑day delivery for the U11 and U12 age groups, working closely with the Head of Coach & Player Development and multidisciplinary staff to support player progression into the Youth Development phase. As Lead Coach for the U12 squad, you will play a key role in planning, delivering and reviewing coaching programmes aligned to the Club’s playing and coaching philosophy.
What you’ll do
- Deliver and implement the Academy’s playing and coaching philosophy across the U11/U12 squads.
- Plan, deliver and review coaching sessions and the games programme in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
- Lead training and matchday activity for the U12 squad as Lead Coach.
- Monitor and review individual player development, including leading regular player review meetings.
- Contribute to player progression planning and provide regular updates on development.
- Work collaboratively with performance, medical, analysis and player care staff to ensure a holistic development environment.
- Support and mentor part‑time coaches, including contributing to their development plans.
- Ensure all activities are aligned with EPPP requirements and accurately recorded within performance systems.
Essential criteria
- UEFA ‘A’ Licence (FA Advanced Coaching Licence)
- FA Advanced Youth Award (or working towards)
- FA Safeguarding Certificate and FA Basic First Aid for Sport
- Experience working within the professional game
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Knowledge of the Elite Player Performance Plan (EPPP)
- Understanding of safeguarding, welfare and equality standards
- IT literacy (Microsoft Office / Apple software)
- FA Licensed Coaches Club membership
- Driving licence
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
To access the full job description for this role please click here.
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.
Additional information
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.
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