Academy Coach (Foundation phase U11 - U12)

Job Title : Academy Coach (Foundation phase U11 - U12)

Place of Work : Foundation Park, CalForth Construction Arena at Tannadice Park, RPC and Baldragon Academy

Status : Part time, approx. 10 - 12hrs per week. Casual

Hours of Work : Flexible, varied as above. Evenings and weekends.

Reporting to : Head of Foundation Phase and Academy Director

Key Relationships : All academy staff, players, parents, and partners.

Salary : Dependant on qualifications and experience.

Start Date : July 2025 following completion of PVG.

Purpose:

To deliver high quality coaching sessions and matchday experiences for players in the youth development phase of the academy.

Role Responsibilities and Duties: 

Work as part of our coaching team at a designated age group in the foundation phase (U11 - U12)

• Support the coaching and games programme across foundation phase age groups where required (U10 – U12)

• Plan, deliver and review coaching sessions in line with our playing and coaching principles.

• Lead group, unit and individual training activity as requested by the Head of Phase.

• Oversee group and individual analysis activity for player development on a weekly basis.

• To work closely with athletic development staff to deliver integrated training activities to improve physical performance.

• You will be required to travel between the different locations above as necessary to fulfil your job requirements.

• Attend academy CPD events as requested by the academy leadership team.

• To abide by all club policies including, but not exclusive to, Safeguarding, Equality and Health & Safety.

• To maintain a valid and up to date PVG every three years.

Qualifications and Training: 

Essential:

• Advanced Children’s Licence (or working towards).

• Coaching experience at the foundation phase levels of academy football.

• Strong IT and analytical skills particularly proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Keynote.

• Excellent communication and people skills (i.e. developing positive relationships with players, parents, and academy staff).

• Excellent organisational skills with an ability to plan, deliver and evaluate high level coaching activity.

• Ability to work flexible hours in a fast moving, changing environment.

• Ability to relate to and understand children, demonstrating personality and enthusiasm.

• Committed to working evenings and weekends including training sessions, fixtures and in-house CPD training.

• Sensitive to the needs of young players and parents/guardians.

• Full driving licence and access to own vehicle.

• PVG check to be completed before appointment.

Desirable: 

• Teaching experience.

• Experience of performance analysis, match coding and delivering analysis presentations.

• Physical performance coaching experience.

• Child and adolescent mental health course or equivalent.

• Valid national sports first aid qualification.

• Additional skill set to enhance the quality of our multi-disciplinary team.

Application Details

To apply, please send your CV and covering letter to academy.recruitment@dundeeunitedfc.co.uk, or upload your CV via our website link.

Closing date for applications is 27th June 2025 at 5pm.

This job description is not to be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive. It is intended as an outline indication of the areas of activity and may be amended in light of changing Club requirements.

Dundee United FC is committed to ensuring equal opportunities are given to all and welcomes applications from all areas of the community regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnerships.