Foundation Phase Skills Coach

Organisation: Aston Villa Football Club
Salary: Attractive Remuneration Package depending on experience
Location: Bodymoor Heath Training Ground
Contract type: Permanent (Full time)
Closing date: 24 October 2025
Job Description: 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 a new, exciting opportunity for a Foundation Phase (FP) Skills Coach to join the team.

2. The Role

Working as a Foundation Phase Skills Coach, you will be responsible for delivering high quality, age-appropriate training sessions focusing on the development of technical excellence, game intelligence and decision making.

You will work collaboratively with the wider multi-disciplinary team with a primary focus on planning, organising and delivering all aspects of the FP technical, core skills and homework programme which is aligned with the Academy’s coaching philosophy and methodology.

Your role will also contribute to the design, implementation and delivery of Individual Development Plans (IDPs) for the U9-11s squad, providing formal and informal performance feedback to players, individual review meetings alongside parents / guardians as and when required.

3. The Person
You must hold:

• UEFA B Licence
• FA Youth Award qualification
• Emergency First Aid in Football (EFAIF)

You must have demonstrable experience in designing, engaging and creating sessions that develop technical excellence and decision making, particularly in the development of Foundation Phase age players.

We are seeking an individual who is dedicated to continuous self-improvement and personal development with strong interpersonal, communication and motivational skills which are adaptable to a range of stakeholders including children and parents.

You will be able to work independently and collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team as well as be able to manage multiple tasks and prioritise deadlines in a high-performance environment

You will need to be available to work flexibly as the Club requires including training and home and away matchdays.

4. Why join us?

There has never been a better time to join Aston Villa Football Club. 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/jobs

Right to Close Vacancy Posting Early
The Club reserves the right to close any advertised vacancies earlier than the advertised closing date if sufficient applications have been received.

Equality Statement
Aston 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