U12s Assistant Coach (Part Time)

Organisation: Millwall Football Club
Salary: £12.50 per hour (9 hours per week pro rata)
Location: Millwall Academy, Well Hall, Kidbrooke Lane, London, SE9 6TE
Contract type: (Part time)
Closing date: 6 March 2026
Job Description: Salary: £12.50 per hour (9 hours per week pro rata)

Location: Well Hall Training Ground, Kidbrooke Lane, Eltham, SE9 6TE

Hours of work: Tuesday, Wednesday 5.00-7.00pm, Saturday 9.00-11.00am & Sunday fixtures



About us:

Established in 1885, Millwall Football Club is one of the most famous football clubs in England. Currently competing in the EFL Championship, they play their home games at The Den, which is based in South Bermondsey, and has been the home of the Club since 1994.

Role Overview:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a part time youth development phase coach to join Millwall Football Academy. The successful candidate will work with our U12s players, supporting the Head Coach and Lead Phase Coach in delivering the How We Play, Coach & Support strategies of Millwall Football Academy.

The primary focus of the U12s assistant coach will be to support the head and lead phase coach in planning, delivering and reviewing U12s training and matchdays, contribute to the development and review of players individual development plans, whilst maintaining accurate player records on the Millwall Intelligence Platform known as Kitman labs.

Across our allocated blocks of work, the assistant coach would be required to attend all department, multi-disciplinary and academy depth chart meetings, and participate in continuous professional development (CPD) sessions as part of Millwall’s Coach Development Plan.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a renowned football club and contribute to the development of our youth development phase players. If you’re passionate about coaching and development, we’d love to hear from you.



Key Responsibilities:

The role includes, but is not limited to:

· Uphold and demonstrate the values, standards & behaviours expected by Millwall Football Club, inside & outside of training and matchdays for our Youth Development Phase players

· Support the U12s Head Coach and Lead Phase Coach in planning, delivering, and reviewing training sessions and matchdays

· Contribute to the development and review of individual player development plans.

· Maintain accurate player records on the Millwall Intelligence Platform

· Attend and contribute to department, multi-disciplinary, and academy depth chart meetings

· Participate in Continuous Professional Development (CPD) sessions as part of Millwall's Coach Development Plan

· Report any safeguarding or welfare concerns on our Speak out Safe reporting system



Essential Requirements / Qualifications:

· Minimum of UEFA B Licence and FA Youth Award

· Experience in coaching academy youth development phase players

· Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team

· Demonstrates professionalism and high standards in creating, implementing & reviewing individual player development plans, recording evidence, and providing feedback to players, parents and line managers

· Knowledge and understanding of the requirements of youth development coaching and development principles

· Effective communication skills to deliver and support key messages, and sustain positive working relationships with the wider multidisciplinary team and U12s players

· The successful candidate shall also display attributes that align with the values of the academy:

Attitude – Selfless – Positive– Integrity – Respect – Excellence

· And finally, from a safeguarding perspective, the successful candidate should be resilient, self-aware and open to sharing information



Desired Requirements / Qualifications:

· Relevant experience within other EPPP environments

· Advanced Youth Award

· Knowledge and understanding of EPPP requirements

· Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team



How to Apply: Please apply via the iRecruit website.

All applications need to be sent via the iRecruit system: https://irecruit.efl.com/vacancies/vacancy-search-results.aspx

Closing date for applications: Friday 6th March 2026
How to apply: How to Apply: Please apply via the iRecruit website. All applications need to be sent via the I-recruit system: https://irecruit.efl.com/vacancies/vacancy-search-results.aspx Closing date for applications: Friday 6th March 2026