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Lead U15 & U16 Cell Coach

Stockport County Football Club
Organisation
Stockport County Football Club
Salary
TBC
Location
Carrington, Manchester
Contract type
Permanent (Full time)
Closing date
24 October 2025
Job Description
About Stockport County

Founded in 1883, Stockport County are one of the country’s longest established football clubs. Initially formed as Heaton Norris Rovers, the Club officially became Stockport County in 1890 after the County Borough of Stockport and have been based at Edgeley Park since 1902.

The team currently competes in Sky Bet League One, the third tier of the English Football League, after winning the 2023–24 Sky Bet League Two title.

Role Overview

We are seeking an enthusiastic Lead Coach to join our Academy team. The postholder will lead on the individual, group, and team planning of the football pathway within the U15 & U16 Cell. Ensuring each player has an up-to-date and relevant individual development plan.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead U16 and U16/17 age group on match and training days.
• Lead on day release planning
• To plan, create, and evaluate coaching sessions as scheduled in the weekly plan. To review SCFC core sessions with colleagues and update accordingly.
• To plan and deliver training sessions that prioritise an individual player development focus within SCFC core sessions.
• To independently source and review video clips of individuals and groups with reference to the player's individual learning objectives in liaison with the analysis department.
• Provide a health check / update on coaching cell operations in each 9/18/27/36/45-week coaching meeting.
• Provide impactful feedback to players to support progression.
• Manage the trialist’s who enter the coaching cell providing suitable evaluation and feedback during the signing / exit policy.
• Ensure the Football intelligence platform (FIP) is completed and up to date.
• Liaise with parents of players to create a collaborative approach.
• Ensure the individual development of players is always prioritised within planning.
• Deliver consistent up to date communication with the Academy Manager and Head of Coaching surrounding the journey of the players and have tracking/plans upto date for player reviews.
• Align coaches and the coaching programme to the club’s coaching and playing philosophy.
• Oversee the team planning and theming per mesocycle.
• Connect and collaborate with other cell coaches and wider MDT surrounding training support and team selections.
• Connect with Youth Phase staff surrounding training support and team composition.
• Observe and prioritise individual player development within training and fixtures.
• Support Youth Phase coaches with all aspects of the role, including coaching delivery to enhance best practice.
• Monitor and evaluation of all players in the Youth Phase for the succession planning process.
• Identify areas for development and work closely with the Academy Senior Management Team and Multi-Disciplinary teams to ensure necessary performance standards are met and developed.
• Monitor and drive the key development processes within the Youth Development Phase to ensure progression is being made.

Essential
• First aid qualified (EFAIF level 2)
• UEFA A License
• Advanced Youth Award
• FA Safeguarding & Child Protection
• Coaching methodology

Desirable
• UEFA A- License
• Sports Coaching/Science or Sports Management Degree
• Experience of analysis and review platforms

Benefits
• Competitive salary
• Discount on SCFC retail products
• Discount of SCFC season or match by match tickets
• Access to online discount system perk box
• Opportunities for professional development and growth
• Be part of a dynamic and exciting team
• The chance to contribute to the success of a historic football club

Stockport County Promotes equal opportunities in employment and we positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

We will screen all applicants and select candidates whose skills and experience seem to meet our needs. We will carefully consider your application during the initial screening and will contact you only if you are selected for an interview. Employment is subject to the provision of proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

Safeguarding: Safeguarding at Stockport County Football Club is everyone’s responsibility, and we strive to ensure it is the golden thread through all the work we do.

As part of our commitment to safeguarding children, young people and adults who engage in any club activities, all posts (including interns and volunteers) are subject to relevant background checks before an offer of employment is confirmed. This includes appropriate references, DBS and right to work checks.

Stockport County Football Club is committed to diversity, equality, and inclusion. If you think you would be suited to one of our roles, we welcome your application regardless of your background. Our goal is to create an inclusive and supportive workplace where every employee feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential.
How to apply
To apply, please send your CV and Cover Letter to HR@stockportcounty.com
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