Individual Development Coach (Performance)

Organisation: Southampton Football Club
Salary: Competitive
Location: Southampton
Contract type
Closing date: 18 July 2025
Job Description: Be part of our journey...
Location: Split between Staplewood Campus, Southampton (70%) / Foreign travel and working at other Sport Republic Clubs (30%)

Hours: Full Time, no set hours

Contract Type: Permanent

Criminal Record Check: DBS Enhanced with Child’s Barred List

What is the role?

In this role you will lead the high-quality delivery and review of our talent development methodology for identified player profiles across the group, inclusive of on-pitch coaching, individualised gym, nutrition and performance programmes and mentoring specific to each player’s Individual Development Plan.

What will you be doing?

You will be leading the delivery and evaluation of player profile-specific programmes, ensuring all identified Talent+ players have a robust Individual Development Plan with clearly defined and agreed KPIs and actions which remain at the centre of all interdisciplinary planning and delivery. You will produce individualised video clips and data to aid in helping players meet their targets by providing clear and consistent feedback as well as monitoring and reporting on the form of loan players.

Leading and supporting a scheduled programme of on-pitch coaching delivery across the groups U16s-21s and B Team, you will align and enhance the consistent, high-quality delivery of the talent development methodology and group talent strategy objectives.

You will manage the tracking of all performance and lifestyle management aspects of identified Talent+ players, including sleep, hydration and nutrition, and support with relevant IDT staff, you will regularly attend games (U16-21s, B Team and First Team) to enhance the tracking and benchmarking of identified high-potential players in our talent pipeline.

Supporting the planning and delivery of training sessions (and games where appropriate) of the U16-21s as well as the International Academy Programme you will work in collaboration with coaches across all areas of the club as well working closely with the Academy Performance staff to manage the alignment of rehab programmes for all identified Talent+ and loan players.

Is this you?

You are confident in building strong professional relationships with players, staff and external stakeholders by using your excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You have leadership experience and the ability to demonstrate strong technical and tactical football knowledge and game understanding.

Please Note – You must be willing to spend approximately 30% of your working time with other Sport Republic clubs (abroad)

Essential Skills and Experience

Minimum three years of coaching experience.
Relevant BSc (Hons) qualification (Masters is desirable)
Desirable Skills and Experience

Fluent in both English and French
FA / UEFA coaching qualification
UEFA A Licence and/or FA Advanced Youth Award
Relevant BASES accreditation
How this benefits you…

If you are successful, you can look forward to a healthy benefit package.

Access to x2 free match tickets for every home league game
Access to our staff Health & Wellbeing initiatives (Mental & Physical Health).
Discounted Southampton Football Club merchandise.
Holiday entitlement of 25 days per holiday year (including bank and public holidays) plus your birthday off each year.
Contributory Pension Scheme.
Worldwide Travel Insurance for you and your family.
Learning & Development opportunities - supporting you to develop your potential and achieve in your career.
Free onsite parking.
Cycle to Work Scheme.
Collaborative & inclusive working culture.
How can I apply?

Very easy. Just click on the apply button, enter your details and answer a quick pre-screening questionnaire, then attach your CV.

The closing date for applications is 18 July 2025.

*We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if a high volume of applicants is received. *
How to apply: https://saintsfc.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/SFC001/job/Staplewood-Campus/Individual-Development-Coach--Performance-_RQ-032906