Academy Manager
Salary: £ Competitive depending on skills and experience
Hours: Full time, 40 hours
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Partington Sports Village with travel to all SCFC sites across Manchester and Salford.
Reports To: Director of Football
The Purpose:
Our Academy Manager will oversee our Category 3 Academy to ensure the development of our upcoming talent from U9s all the way through to U18. We are very successful in the development of young talent, with many Academy players receiving pro contracts and progressing to the First Team. We are looking for our next Academy Manager to build upon this success and take it to the next level.
The role will provide strong leadership, acting as the main point of communication between the Director of Football, CEO and Board for our youth development function. It will oversee, motivate and challenge our footballing teams through the Club’s philosophy and high-performance approach.
This role sets the direction, tone and vision of the Academy. The key focus will be:
- Ensuring a first-class Academy experience where our players can thrive in a positive environment.
- Establishing a culture of excellence by driving standards and behaviours to the highest level.
- Creating opportunities for personal and career development for the future.
- Ensuring the wellbeing of players and staff remains the ultimate priority.
- Ensuring player education is fully supported throughout the Academy journey.
About You:
Our Academy Manager will be an inspirational and organised individual who will ensure that we continue to develop our players so that we deliver first-class football and produce the best talent. As an established leader with an impressive record of success within the football industry, you will deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
We are looking for a strategic planner, organiser and co-ordinator, with the ability to motivate others to achieve set objectives. By taking ownership and accountability in this key position, you will add value to both the Club’s on-field and wider objectives. The successful candidate will possess experience of working within a professional football environment. You will be very familiar with EPPP regulations and audit requirements.
As a strong believer in a one team culture and a passion for developing young talent, you will have a natural ability to empower and support others to achieve their objectives and drive standards. Credibility within the game will be fundamental.
You'll shape our elite coaching programme to harness talent and maximise opportunities for our young players. We also strive to ensure our players feel physically and psychologically safe to learn, train and play at their best. This role will be integral in helping players feel supported, able to achieve their full potential and enjoy success. You will act in a manner that supports the club’s values of industry, integrity, and welfare.
A calm and professional approach and the ability to work collaboratively is a must. You will be able to build strong partnerships through a positive and proactive approach so that we successfully navigate challenges, influence outcomes and build links with our local networks.
The Role:
Strategic leadership