Football coaching Work, Jobs in Lancashire (with Salaries)

Head of Academy
AFC Fylde —Tarleton
- Weekend availability
- Driving
Goalkeeper Development Coach
Burnley FC in the Community —Burnley
- £22,300 - £24,000 a year
- First Aid Certification
- Communication skills
7d
Football Coach
CPS Football Academy —Bolton
- £15 - £25 an hour
- First Aid Certification
- In-person
- Communication skills
Quick apply
13d
Holiday Football Camp Manager
First Kick Football —Preston
- £15 - £20 an hour
- Part-time
- Childcare
- Management
- Working with children
- Free parking
- Employee discount
Quick apply
6d
Holiday Sports Camp Manager
First Kick Football —Accrington
- £15 - £20 an hour
- Part-time
- Childcare
- Management
- First Aid Certification
- Free parking
- Employee discount
Quick apply
17h
Multi Sports Coach
First Kick Football —Accrington
- £10.85 - £12.71 an hour
- Part-time
- Working with children
- First Aid Certification
- Driving
- Free parking
- Employee discount
Quick apply
17h
Children’s Activity Coach (Early Years & Football)
Soccer Stars Academy —Bolton
- £15 an hour
- Part-time
- Childcare
- First Aid Certification
- In-person
- Referral programme
Quick apply
13d
Sports Co-ordinator
Wigan Youth Zone —Wigan
- Up to £27,000 a year
- Part-time
- Working with children
- Travel
- In-person
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Annual leave
Quick apply
8d
Part Time Sports Coach
AKS Lytham —Lytham St. Annes
- £14,234 a year
- Part-time
- School
- Employee discount

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Goalkeeper Development Coach
Burnley FC in the Community —Burnley
FA Level 2 in Coaching Football. Plan and deliver all goalkeeping sessions within Football Education, boy’s and girl’s player development centres and ETC as per…
£22,300 - £24,000 a year
7d

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Head of Academy

AFC Fylde -
Tarleton

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Job details

Qualifications

Driving Licence
Driving

Full job description

About the role

AFC Fylde is looking for an exceptional individual to lead our Academy as Head of Academy (HoA)—a pivotal role at the heart of our player development pathway.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of our scholar programme (U17–U19), combining elite football development with education. You’ll lead the full Academy football operation, driving standards, developing players, and building a clear pathway into senior football.

We are seeking a driven, ambitious leader who is passionate about developing young talent and motivated to build an Academy operating at Category 2 standard.

Key responsibilities

Leadership & strategy

Develop and deliver a clear Academy strategy aligned to club philosophy and long-term ambitions
Drive high-performance standards across all Academy operations
Continuously review and improve Academy provision, proactively identifying opportunities for growth
Ensure all processes, planning and documentation are accurate and consistently maintained

Coaching & player development

Plan and deliver high-quality, purposeful coaching sessions aligned to AFC Fylde’s playing identity
Lead the creation and implementation of Individual Development Plans (IDPs) for all scholars
Monitor progress through structured reviews with players and parents
Utilise performance tools including video analysis, GPS and data tracking

Recruitment & pathway

Lead recruitment of high-potential players from schools, grassroots and professional academies
Build strong relationships with local clubs to identify released players
Oversee trials and assessment processes with clear structure and documentation
Maintain a defined pathway from Junior Academy through to the senior team

Staff, communication & education

Lead weekly Academy staff meetings and contribute to strategic club reviews
Build strong relationships with parents through regular communication and updates
Work closely with the education team to ensure alignment of football and BTEC programmes
Support scholar welfare, progression and retention

Safeguarding

Ensure full compliance with FA and club safeguarding policies
Maintain robust safeguarding standards across all Academy staff and operations

About you

We are looking for someone who brings energy, structure and ambition to everything they do. You’ll thrive in a fast-paced football environment and lead by example.

You will:

Be highly organised, detail-oriented and driven to deliver excellence
Demonstrate strong leadership and a commitment to high-performance culture
Be passionate about youth development and long-term player progression
Communicate clearly, confidently and professionally with all stakeholders
Show complete alignment with AFC Fylde’s playing philosophy and values
Be flexible to work evenings and weekends as required
Hold a full UK driving licence

Experience within a professional football environment is desirable.

Why join AFC Fylde?

At AFC Fylde, we are committed to developing the next generation of footballers through a structured, ambitious and forward-thinking Academy programme.

This role offers the chance to:

Shape the future of a growing Academy
Work in a modern, high-quality sports and education environment
Play a key role in building a clear pathway into senior football
Leave a lasting impact on players both on and off the pitch

Apply now

If you have the ambition, expertise and drive to lead our Academy to the next level, we would love to hear from you.

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football coaching jobs in lancashire

Head of Academy

Goalkeeper Development Coach

Football Coach

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Holiday Sports Camp Manager

Multi Sports Coach

Children’s Activity Coach (Early Years & Football)

Sports Co-ordinator

Part Time Sports Coach