Company Name:
Queens Park Rangers
Location:
London
Vacancy Type:
Permanent
Position:
Academy Coaching
Salary Details:
Up to £35,000 yearly
Advertising End Date:
19 Jan 2026

About The Role

Salary: up to £35,000 per annum
 
Job Purpose
To support the delivery and implementation of the Club’s game model and individual development programmes within the Professional Development Phase
 
Role Accountabilities & Key Duties
  • To prepare and deliver technical sessions which reflect the Club’s game model and associated positional profiles
  • To work collaboratively with the Methodology Lead (U17 – U21) to devise individual learning plans for Professional Development Phase players
  • To deliver on-pitch Individual Development Plans for Professional Development Phase players
  • To support individual and group analysis sessions that effectively prepare Professional Development Phase players for the transition to professional football
  • To ensure that the delivery of all player development work is logged efficiently on Club systems and databases.
  • To watch players on loan and provide written reports in line with the Academy’s Loans Procedure
  • To provide insightful contributions towards the Club’s succession planning meetings
  • To support the delivery of 6 and 12-week reviews for Professional Development Phase players
  • To undertake personal CPD as appropriate to meet the demands of the role
  • To promote a culture of innovation across the Coaching Department, ensuring that regular research is conducted into new ways of working
  • To have or develop an impeccable knowledge of safeguarding best practice to include a deep understanding of safeguarding children’s regulations, including legislation & governing body rules
  • To ensure that any safeguarding or welfare concerns are reporting efficiently
  • To comply with all company policies/procedures and adhere to all company regulations regarding policies, procedures, health, safety, and security
  • To deliver all other duties that may arise from time to time and fall within the scope of this position

About The Candidate

Qualifications
  • UEFA A Licence
  • FA Advanced Youth Award
  • Advanced DBS check.
  • Current FA Safeguarding Certificate
  • FA EFAiF Certificate
  • Full UK Driving Licence
Skills, Knowledge & Experience
  • Experience of coaching elite players in the Professional Development Phase
  • IT skills to include a very high level of competence using Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint & PMA
  • Good overall level of numeracy and literacy
  • Ability to liaise empathetically and effectively with young players, parents, scouts, coaches and Club senior managers
Attitude & Behaviour
  • A professional “can do” attitude with strong organisational and administrative skills
  • A genuine team player
  • Empathy with young people and their challenges
Personal Qualities
  • Hardworking and enthusiastic
  • Excellent communication skills. 
  • Takes responsibility for ensuring a high quality of work
  • Demonstrates enthusiasm and is personally committed to achieving agreed objectives
  • Is receptive to feedback about own behaviour, strengths, and areas for improvement
  • Displays a high level of confidentiality
  • Meticulous attention to detail
  • Loyal and committed

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