Pre-Academy/ Foundation Phase Coach

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 8 May 2026
LOCATION
Newcastle upon Tyne
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Associate
CATEGORY
Sports & Leisure
This role is not offered with visa sponsorship, though the employer is a licensed UK sponsor

SKILLS

Coaching Player Development Age-appropriate curriculum planning Session delivery Communication Team collaboration Continuous professional development Safeguarding

FULL DESCRIPTION

Pre-Academy/ Foundation Phase Coach

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] - Newcastle upon Tyne - Permanent - Competitive Salary

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.

How to apply

To access the full job description please click here. Please apply as soon as possible as this vacancy may close early. 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.

Contact

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