Lead Youth Development Phase Coach

Organisation: West Bromwich Albion Football Club Ltd
Salary: Competitive
Location: B71 4LG
Contract type: Permanent (Full time)
Closing date: 13 August 2025
Job Description: Here at West Bromwich Albion Football Club, we have an exciting opportunity to join our Academy Coaching department as Lead Youth Development Phase Coach.

The main purpose of this role is to work as part of a team in the delivery of the 12-16 coaching programme working alongside the academy manager and head of coaching. Taking a holistic approach to improve the technical/tactical/physical and psychological ability of 12-16 year old players to progress them into the professional development programme. To link with academy manager, head of coaching and other development phase coach in the delivery of the programme and individual players learning outcomes.

Equality and Diversity

West Bromwich Albion FC is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to provide equality and fairness for all employees and opposes all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination 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.

West Bromwich Albion Football Club also welcomes applications from suitably qualified members of the armed forces family.

Applications will only be accepted when received through our online vacancy platform iRecruit: https://irecruit.efl.com/vacancies

Safer Recruitment

West Bromwich Albion is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk, therefore expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

WBA’s Safeguarding, Equality and Whistleblowing policies can be accessed here https://www.wba.co.uk/club/about-us/club-policies
It is unlawful for the Club to employ anyone who is involved with regulated activity who is barred from doing so and we will carry out rigorous pre-employment checks and screening.

An Enhanced DBS, References, Qualifications, Proof of Identity and Right Work in the UK checks will be required and carried out prior to commencement in this post.
How to apply: Applications will only be accepted when received through our online vacancy platform iRecruit: https://irecruit.efl.com/vacancies/1969/lead-youth-development-phase-coach.html