Lead Pre Academy Coach

Organisation: West Bromwich Albion Football Club Ltd
Salary: £28,000 - £30,000
Location: B71 4LG
Contract type: Permanent (Full time)
Closing date: 13 February 2026
Job Description: Here at West Bromwich Albion Football Club we have an exciting opportunity to join our Academy as Lead Pre-Academy Coach.

The main purpose of this role is to work as part of a team in the design and delivery of the Pre-Academy Coaching program. working alongside the Lead Foundation Phase coach, Academy Manager and Head of Coaching. Taking a holistic approach to improve the player development of Pre-academy age players to progress them into the Foundation Phase Development program.

You will need to link with the Lead Foundation Phase coach, Academy Manager, Head of Coaching and other Development Phase coaches in the delivery of the program and individual players learning outcomes - providing a variety of fun games and life experiences allowing players to fall in love with Football and other elements in the formative years.

This is a full time role which includes evenings, weekends and bank holidays as required and in line with business needs.

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.

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.

DBS, References, Qualifications, Proof of Identity and Right Work in the UK checks will be required and carried out for this post.
How to apply: Applications will be accepted by iRecruit. https://irecruit.efl.com/vacancies/2570/lead-pre-academy-coach.html