Preston North End are looking to recruit an individual whom has the required experience, qualifications and skills to fulfil the role as a Academy Coach (part time). We are looking for someone with excellent organisational skills, someone who is versatile, adaptable and capable to coach young people.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Coaches should be flexible in their programme as the need to take different age groups may be encountered. Coaches should recognise they are supporting the development of all players, and not players within a particular age group.
2. To have a good understanding of the coaching curriculum, the session plan (which will be on the Football Intelligence Platform - FIPP) and the players individual learning plan to support high quality learning.
3. Coaches should ensure all FIPP duties are done so, with thought and uploaded prior to the deadline (i.e each weeks FIPP should be complete before the first session the following week).
4. It is an expectation that all staff are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people, all staff are expected to endorse this commitment and follow the safeguarding procedures set out.
5. Coaches shall, if unable to attend training or fixtures, notify the Lead Phase Coach or other appointed person as soon as possible so that alternative coaching arrangements can be made. Academy duties should not be missed for alternative commitment elsewhere.
6. Injured players should be sent for treatment to the Chartered Physiotherapy staff on duty.
7. No player shall be registered or released without prior consent from the Head of Coaching and Lead Phase Coach. Any release will be done by authorisation of the Head of Coaching and Lead Phase Coach only and should be done with the player representative and at least one other person present from the Preston Norh End Academy.
8. Coaches should liaise with relevant scouts after the release of signing of a player, this will then give valuable information so that the correct standard of player is then brought into Preston North End FC Academy.
9. Coaches should attend all Preston North End in service training as part of their continuous development.
10. Coaches should be willing to take on additional roles if asked to do so by the Academy Manager, Head of Coaching, lead Phase Coach or another appointed person.
11. Coaches must ensure that their qualifications and CPD are kept up to date and are in line with Elite Player Performance Plan rules (EPPP).
To at all times, represent Preston North End Football Club in a professional manner regarding appearance, presentation, personal hygiene, attitude, conduct and professionalism. To be able to, with notice, work additional hours and flexible hours where the needs of the business requires.
Pay
£13.00 per hour
Hours of work
Coaching sessions will take place on a Tuesday and a Friday evening, match days will take place on a Sunday. Your hours of work will be determined by the needs of the role but can be up to 10 hours a week during the season. You may from time to time be required to work such additional hours as is reasonable to meet the requirements of the Club's business.
Location
Training sessions will take place at the Academy training complex at Springfield's Training Ground, Lea, Preston and at UCLan Sports Arena, Cottam. You will also be required to travel to various locations nationwide as part of your matchday duties.
What you can expect in return
* Further training and development opportunities
* Complimentary PNE season ticket
* Access to staff discounts
* Onsite parking
* Appropriate training for the role
* A club uniform
Closing date - Monday 19th January 2026 at 5pm
Shortlisting and Invitations or interview to be sent out - Tuesday 20th January 2026
First Interview (Online) - Friday 23rd January 2026
Second Interview (Practical session in person) - Week commencing 2nd February 2026
Job Reference: PNE-1234