ACADEMY PART-TIME COACH

Organisation: Middlesbrough Football Club
Salary: Competitive
Location: Rockcliffe Park, Hurworth-on-Tees, Darlington, DL2 2DU
Contract type: Permanent (Part time)
Closing date: 17 July 2025
Job Description: An exciting opportunity has arisen to work within Middlesbrough Football Club’s Category 1 Academy as a Part Time Academy Coach, based at the Club’s training ground in Hurworth, near Darlington.

THE ROLE:
The successful individual will play a crucial role in developing individuals and the team within the Academy pathway. Working with the Lead Phase Coach and Head of Coaching, you will be expected to plan, deliver, and evaluate coaching sessions in line with the Club’s coaching program. You will be responsible for:
• Providing individual support to the players within the pathway, whilst also developing the team.
• Plan, lead and review training sessions in line with the academy vision.
• Produce and develop individual learning plans for players within the academy.
• Attend home and away match days.
• Maintain records via our online platform.
• Maintain consistent communication with Lead Phase Coach, Head of Coaching and Academy Manager.

CANDIDATES SHOULD:
• Hold a UEFA B Licence (Level 3).
• Have completed the FA Youth Award (Advanced Youth Award would be advantageous).
• Have experience of working with youth players in a professional football club. A professional playing career would be advantageous.
• Possess exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrate excellent organisation skills.
• Ideally have experience of using a variety of computer software packages, including the PMA (Performance Management Application).
• Adopt a flexible approach to working hours, being prepared to work predominately on evenings and weekends.
• Be eligible to work in the UK.

The emergency First Aid in Football (EFAIF) qualification would be advantageous, or a willingness to complete it within 6 months.

Please note that this post falls within the scope of ‘regulated activity’ and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974). Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check and are required to declare any convictions, cautions, reprimands and final warnings that are not ‘protected’ as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders (Exemptions) Act 1975.

MFC is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
MFC is also committed to the safeguarding of vulnerable groups.
How to apply: https://irecruit.efl.com/vacancies/1857/academy-part-time-coach.html