Academy PDP Coach

Organisation: Wycombe Wanderers Football Club
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum
Location: Harlington, Greater London
Contract type: Permanent (Full time)
Closing date: 1 June 2026
Job Description: Who are we?
Wycombe Wanderers FC is a League One Football Club with ambition! We’re embarking on an exciting new journey within our youth development programme. Here's what we are aiming to achieve in the coming years...

Our Mission is to build a world-leading football Academy that develops exceptional players and people for our 1st Team, the UK and global game.

Who we’re looking for?
To help us realise our ambition we’re not just looking for people to fill roles; we’re searching for those who are passionate about helping us build something special and create meaningful change.

By joining us now, you’ll play a key role in developing a culture that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Your expertise and ideas will help us establish an academy where every detail contributes to the development of our players.

Therefore, we require a hard-working, open-minded, smart & humble individual within the role of Professional Development Phase Coach.

This person must be passionate about the development of young players. This exciting new position in our Academy will be responsible for:
• Supporting the effective delivery of the PDP Training Programme & Games Programme in alignment with our Identity, Methodology and development objectives.
• Supporting the planning, delivery and reviewing of outstanding Individual Development Plans.
• Working within the Inter-Disciplinary Team to maximise person and player development within the Professional Development Phase.
• Supporting the smooth transitions of new, existing and exiting players as they progress through the pathway.

Do you have what it takes?
The successful candidate will need to hold the following qualifications:
• UEFA A Licence (or working towards)
• FA Advanced Youth Award (or working towards)
• Valid Emergency First Aid in Football certification (EFAiF)
• Valid and up-to-date Safeguarding certificate

The successful candidate will need to be highly-skilled and passionate towards the development of young people and players. They will be adept at the planning, delivery and review of training/games programme. They will put the development of individual players at the heart of their work. Moreover, the individual will be capable of working effectively with other departments and age groups across the academy and football club to maximise player and person development. Lastly, the individual will be curious and open-minded to being innovative in our approach to development to support our mission of becoming a world-leading football academy.
How to apply: https://www.wwfc.com/news/2026/may/21/recruiting-professional-development-phase-coach/ Please send CV, covering letter and application form to jobs@wwfc.com