Academy Coach- 23 Month Fixed Term Contract via Coach Inclusion & Diversity Scheme

Organisation: Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
Salary: Competitive
Location: Wolverhampton
Contract type: Permanent (Full time)
Closing date: 22 May 2026
Interview date: 8 June 2026
Job Description: Here at Wolves, we are really excited to announce that in partnership with the Premier League, we are proudly supporting the Coach Inclusion & Diversity Scheme for the 2026/27 season.

We're offering a 23-month, full-time academy coaching role to the successful candidate to support the development of the next generation of football coaches.

The scheme is open to all, and we particularly welcome applications from our underrepresented groups amongst the coaching roles that exist across the professional game.

You’ll split your time between Academy coaching at our training ground in Compton and the Premier League’s accredited Coach Development Programme whereby you will gain experience across all the development phases and work with multi-disciplinary teams.

Your development journey will include:

Mentoring and bespoke support
Immersive learning experiences
Peer Learning
Access to FA/UEFA qualifications (based on development need and subject to availability)
On successful completion of all programme elements, you’ll be awarded a Diploma in Professional Football Coaching from Leeds Beckett University.

You will also need to attend an induction with the Premier League on (Dates to be provided by the Premier League)

For further information regarding the role and how to apply, Please see the below link (Step Into the Game- Application Process Document):
https://wolves.useplaymaker.com/media/2qppq43z/step-into-the-game-application-process-document.pdf (Please copy and paste browser)

A copy of the job description can be found under the following link: https://www.wolves.co.uk/media/chnnxc5p/academy-coach-via-cids-ft.pdf (Please copy and paste into a Browser)

Closing date: 22nd May 2026
How to apply: For further information regarding the role and how to apply, Please see the below link (Step Into the Game- Application Process Document) https://wolves.useplaymaker.com/media/2qppq43z/step-into-the-game-application-process-document.pdf (Please copy and paste into a browser)