PDP Individual Development Lead Coach

Liverpool Football Club and Athletic Grounds Limited

Organisation: Liverpool Football Club and Athletic Grounds Limited
Salary: Market Rate
Location: AXA Training Centre
Contract type: Permanent (Full time)
Closing date: 23 June 2025
Job Description: We have an exciting opportunity for an individual to join our Liverpool FC team as a PDP Individual Development Lead Coach (IDLC).

You will be responsible for maximising player potential within a holistic framework, that considers physical, technical, tactical, and psychological development. You will lead the design, management and delivery of Individual Development Plans (IDPs) for emerging talents transitioning from Academy to First Team football, through daily collaboration with the coaching and multidisciplinary teams supporting the U21s, loan players and those on the verge of LFC First Team integration.

What will you be doing?

Individual Player’s Development:

Lead on the design, delivery, and oversee of Individual Development Plans (IDPs) for players in the Professional Development Phase, including those On Loan and in transition to First Team.
Collaborate closely with the data department to connect the pitch, video and analysis evaluations of player performance and development with the objective breakdown of players’ performance and trajectory.
Develop a deep understanding of each player's learning style, personality, and motivations to tailor coaching approaches accordingly.
Conduct regular one-on-one meetings with players to discuss performance, establish trust, set personalised goals, and monitor progress.
Tailor IDPs that address technical skills, tactical understanding, physical conditioning, and mental resilience.
Create and deliver engaging and challenging training sessions that cater to the specific needs of each player, utilising innovative coaching techniques and technology.
Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of IDPs, making adjustments as needed based on player feedback, performance data, and consultations with other performance departments.

Communication and Collaboration:

Foster strong relationships with players, providing consistent feedback, mentorship, and support both on and off the field.
Support the adaptation of players transitioning between age groups, playing levels, and competitive environments - namely U21s, Loans and First Team.
Collaborate closely with the U21 and First Team coaching and analysis department to ensure IDPs align with team objectives and tactical strategies.
Work closely with the medical & performance department to track player workload, injury risk, and recovery in order to optimise training stimulus while preventing overtraining.
Work with the multi-disciplinary team at Liverpool FC to provide holistic support to contribute to the health, fitness and wellbeing of all players;
Establish positive internal communication with the Academy Leadership Team, U21 & U18 coaching staff and LFC Loans Manager, to provide coaching insights on emerging elite player’s development, games programme and pathway;

Innovation and Continuous Improvement:

Stay abreast of the latest coaching methodologies, sports science research, and technological advancements relevant to individual player development.
Contribute to the development and implementation of new coaching tools and techniques to enhance player performance and well-being.

Leadership and Mentorship:

Serve as a role model and mentor for players, fostering a positive and supportive learning environment.
Inspire and motivate players to reach their full potential through effective communication, encouragement, and guidance.

Who are we looking for?

To be successful in this role, you will have proven, recent experience working in an elite (Professional Club or International Federation) high performance environment. The ideal candidate will hold an up-to-date UEFA A coaching licence. You will demonstrate expertise in designing, delivering, and evaluating Individual Development Plans, and possess strong analytical and communication skills. A deep understanding of video analysis for player feedback, along with a passion for delivering bespoke, position-specific coaching sessions, is essential. You will be well-connected within the domestic and international coaching community and thrive in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team setting. Proficiency in both verbal and written English is required.

Why should you apply?

This is a full-time permanent role working 35 hours per week. Your main base will be our Academy and AXA.

To reward your hard work and commitment we offer a competitive salary, 25 days holiday (plus 8 bank holidays and the option to purchase up to an additional 5 days) and a contributory pension scheme.

You will have access to our benefits kit bag where you can get high street discounts, and a selection of benefit schemes you can join. There are opportunities to get involved with volunteering through our LFC Foundation to give back to the local community.

At Liverpool Football Club, we have an unwavering commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and are always looking to making a positive difference in the communities that we operate within. We are proud of our achievements in this area; maintaining the Premier League Equality Standard Advanced Level, becoming a founding signatory of the Football Association’s Football Leadership Diversity Code and being recognised as a leader in this important area on and off the pitch. We take our responsibilities in this area seriously and through the work being done across the club, we are committed to increasing the diversity of our people and becoming an increasingly inclusive workplace for all. We are committed to hiring great people representative of diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills across our entire business. If you share our enthusiasm and passion for inclusivity, then we want to hear from you.

Liverpool FC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all Colleagues and Volunteers to share this commitment. This role is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.

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How to apply: Please apply via our website: https://careers.liverpoolfc.com/members/modules/job/detail.php?record=1168&jobboard=UK_Sport