Foundation Phase Lead Coach (U9-U12s)

Organisation: Norwich City Football Club
Salary: Competitive plus Company Benefits
Location: Avant Training Centre, Norwich, NR4 7TS
Contract type: Permanent (Full time)
Closing date: 26 June 2026
Job Description: An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced candidate to join the Academy Coaching department at Norwich City Football Club in the role of Foundation Phase Lead Coach. This is an excellent role for someone who is passionate and committed to delivering high quality coaching.

Key tasks/responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Delivery of the Foundation Phase Football Curriculum
Manage and monitor Foundation Phase players
Produce formal session plans
Conduct match preparation and evaluation
Support development of coaches within the Foundation Phase
To act in a manner that supports the Club’s Values of Growth, Integrity, Belonging, Resilience, Pride and Commitment

Qualifications/Experience:

Essential:

UEFA B Licence
FA Advanced Youth Award
Up to date EFAiF or BFAS Qualification
Up to date FA Safeguarding Children Workshop
Experience in coaching and recruitment of players

Desirable:

UEFA A Licence
Relevant Degree Qualification
Experience of a similar role within the game
Knowledge of the FA and Premier League Rules and Regulations with
regard to Academies
Successful candidates will benefit from a comprehensive range of club benefits. This includes (but is not limited to):

Complimentary matchday ticket for home fixtures
25 days annual leave + bank holidays
Enhanced family friendly leave policies
Pension Scheme with Royal London
Access to Reward Gateway recognition and discount platform
Enhanced CPD opportunities and structured professional development pathways.
The opportunity to get involved in wider club initiatives through a variety of Working Groups.
A range of wellbeing support, including 24/7 access to a GP for employees and their dependents, as well as access to gyms and exercise classes at both Carrow Road & Avant Training Centre.
Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to join the Canaries, click ‘Apply’ now to become our Foundation Phase Lead Coach.

Closing date: Friday, 26 June 2026

Norwich City Football Club are committed to ensuring equal opportunities are given to all and welcomes applications from all areas of the community regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnerships.

Norwich City Football Club are an equal opportunities employer and recognises the importance of safeguarding children and vulnerable adults in the workplace. Please be aware that a criminal disclosure and identity check will be carried out for this post. Engagement will be subject to a satisfactory DBS disclosure.

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (2025) guidance, we may conduct online searches as part of our due diligence processes on shortlisted candidates.
How to apply: https://careers.canaries.co.uk/Apply/QXBab5f4wbGljYXRpb24gRm9ybSAtUmVndWxhdGVkIEFjdGl2aXR5fDQxfDg5MDg2OXwxfHxGYWxzZXwxNTk5fDQ5NjIyNzZ8MA%3d%3d?i=oWv1YTWL3og%3d