U18 Professional Development Phase Coach (Boys Academy) Organisation Aston Villa Football Club Salary Attractive Remuneration Package depending on experience Location Bodymoor Heath Training Ground Contract type Permanent (Full time) Closing date 31 July 2025 Interview date 4 August 2025 Job Description Department: Football Division – Boys Academy DepartmentHours of Work: Full-Time (with flexibility to work during evenings and weekends, including matchdays)Contract Type: PermanentSalary: Attractive Remuneration Package depending on experience Location: Bodymoor Heath Training GroundClosing Date: Thursday 31 July 2025 Interview Date: Week Commencing 4 August 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. As we continue to build on our success, we are thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for a U18 Professional Development Phase (PDP) Coach to join the team.2. The Role You will assist in the design and delivery of our U18 PDP Programme, supporting on the selection and management of the team in respect of all our league, cup and friendly fixtures. You will work collaboratively with the wider multi-disciplinary team with a primary focus on delivering technical and tactical components in line with the Academy Playing Philosophy and Position-Specific profiles. Your role will also support the creation and maintenance of Individual Development Plans (IDPs) providing formal and informal performance feedback to players, individual review meetings alongside parents / guardians as and when required. 3. The PersonYou will need:• UEFA A licence• FA Advanced Youth Award qualification• Emergency First Aid in Football (EFAIF) You will need to bring demonstrable experience of working within a similar role in a Category 1 or 2 Academy.We are looking for someone who can inspire our players and staff and support them effectively – you will need to be able to manage multiple tasks and prioritise deadlines in a high-performance environment. You will be able to work independently and collaboratively within a muti-disciplinary team. You will also need a growth mindset with a drive for ongoing learning and improvement. You will need to be available to work flexibly at the Club requires including training and home and away matchdays. You will also need a UK driving licence with access to a vehicle to travel between our Club sites. 4. Why join us? There has never been a better time to join Aston Villa Football Club. This season, we are celebrating our milestone 150th anniversary and 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.For further information, the Role Profile and to apply please go to careers.avfc.co.uk/jobsRight to Close Vacancy Posting EarlyThe Club reserves the right to close any advertised vacancies earlier than the advertised closing date if sufficient applications have been received.Equality StatementAston Villa Football Club celebrates the diversity of its Club and embrace equal opportunities for all. We welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, race, disability, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, sex and religion or belief.Safeguarding Statement Aston Villa Football Club is fully committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk across our Club. As such, we adhere to Safer Recruitment processes and for some roles a satisfactory enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure & Barring Service may be required prior to starting in a role at the Club. For more information, please see Aston Villa Football Club | The official club website | AVFC - Safeguarding How to apply https://careers.avfc.co.uk/jobs Share X LinkedIn Email