Company Name:
Queens Park Rangers
Location:
London
Vacancy Type:
Casual/Sessional
Position:
Academy Coaching
Advertising End Date:
20 Mar 2026

About The Role

Role Accountabilities & Key Duties
  • To lead on the coaching sessions for the U16 age group.
  • To plan, prepare and evaluate coaching sessions in line with the Coaching methodology programme.
  • To communicate and plan with the Lead Phase Coaches and Player Specific Coaches to ensure players’ individual learning plans are met within the programme.
  • To enter all coaching sessions, fixtures, learning objectives, development reports, and other necessary work as required on the FIP within the required times scales.
  • To lead and manage the U16 age group on match-days as necessary.
  • To provide a point of liaison for the relevant age group parents/guardians.
  • To be available for all internal in-service & CPD events.
  • To report to the Lead Phase Coaches and Methodology Manager (Academy) when appropriate.
  • To attend all coaching meetings and other Academy meetings as necessary.
  • To assist with the delivery of the Academy review process for Academy players & parents/guardians.
  • To report any welfare concerns on players to the Club’s Safeguarding Manager.
  • To report any injury concerns on players to Medical Staff.
  • To report any educational concerns on players to the Education Manager (Academy).
  • To be responsible for the kit & equipment of the relevant age group.
  • To develop a sound working knowledge of safeguarding children’s regulations, including legislation & governing body rules.
  • To undertake personal CPD as appropriate to meet the demands of the role.
  • Participate in the appraisal process.
  • Comply with all company policies/procedures. Adhere to all company regulations regarding policies, procedures, health, safety and security.
  • All other duties that may arise from time to time and fall within the scope of this position.

About The Candidate

Qualifications
  • UEFA B Licence
  • FA Youth Award
  • FA EFAiF Certificate
  • FA Safeguarding Certificate
  • Enhanced DBS Check
Skills, Knowledge & Experience

  • Experience of coaching elite players, preferably within the Foundation Phase

  • Valid full UK driver’s licence (desirable)

  • IT skills to include a very high level of competence using Excel, Word, Access and PowerPoint skills

  • Good overall level of numeracy and literacy.

  • Ability to liaise empathetically and effectively with young players, parents, scouts and Club senior managers


 Attitude/Behaviours

  • A professional “can do” attitude with strong organisational and administrative skills

  •  A genuine team player

  • Empathy with young people and their challenges

 
Personal Qualities
  • A hardworking and enthusiastic individual
  • 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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