Part-Time Academy Coach – U7-U10s

CONTRACT: 12 hours per week (evenings and weekends)

Club vision: to play football at the highest level. Bristol City is a widely respected institution within English football, defined by its stability, rich heritage, and a track record of elite player development. Looking ahead, we aren’t simple aiming for a place in the top flight; we are committed to being “Premier League Ready” in every sense.

Ashton Gate is our home – a world-class venue that caters for all of Bristol by also hosting the Bristol Bears, Bristol City Women, concerts, international sporting and other events.

When we achieve our goal of playing in the Premier League for the first time, it will be transformative not just for the club, but for the city of Bristol itself.

Job mission: To plan and deliver high-quality coaching and matchday experiences that develop our Pre-Academy and/or Academy players in line with the club’s philosophy and age specific curriculum. The role supports each player’s performance, welfare and holistic development through effective evaluation, review, record-keeping and collaboration across the multi-disciplinary team.

Key responsibilities:

• Responsible for planning and delivering coaching sessions that follow the club philosophy and deliver the coaching curriculum programme for your respective age.
• Responsible for your age group on match day, including to plan, observe and provide feedback regarding individual player performance.
• To evaluate Academy players from coaching sessions and matches and ensure that the relevant information is recorded fully on The Kitman Labs Intelligence Platform.
• Ensuring that Players’ welfare and safeguarding is always protected.
• Contributing to the talent identification process where appropriate.
• Undertaking administrative tasks related to the role, including fixture programming, record keeping and database input.
• Contribute to the identification and decision making process of players
• To carry out player/parent reviews in line with EPPP guidelines.
• Ensure multi-disciplinary communication to ensure the well-being and holistic development of the Academy players.

Experience required:

• UEFA B Licence (or working towards).
• FA Youth Award.
• Experience of developing players in an Academy environment.
• Understanding of the requirements to play Professional football, at all levels.
• Be able to work as part of a team, but also lead on own initiative
• Have empathy, be supportive and encouraging to developing others
• Have an open / growth mind-set and be an honest, clear communicator

Our behaviours:

• Confident – we believe we will be a Premier League team
• Prepared – we have Premier League standards in every area
• Tenacious – we make things happen and follow through
• Accountable – we commit to continuous measurable improvement