Head of Academy Player Development

Posted 1 day 23 hours ago by Kick It Out

Permanent
Not Specified
Other
Lancashire, Burnley, United Kingdom, BB101
Job Description

Burnley FC is an established professional football club with a rich history, located in the heart of the town and its community. We believe that Burnley is a special place - a home to extraordinary people like you. Come and be part of our story!

The Role

A new and exciting opportunity has become available for a Head of Academy Player Development to join us at Burnley Football Club.

About You

Come and join our Clarets family as our Head of Academy Player Development!

The ideal candidate will hold a UEFA Pro Licence and have played or coached at an international level.

You will also need to have a flexible approach to work and be able to work evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities
  • Plan and prepare for all training sessions and matches, and select the U21 team alongside the Senior PDP Coach.
  • Lead the delivery of Individual Development Plans (ILPs) for all High Potential Players (U16s - U21s), ensuring all sessions are appropriate for player needs.
  • Support the transition of players with progression from the PDP to the Men's First Team, including those players who are consistently selected to train with the Men's First Team squad, and provide feedback to PDP staff and the Technical Board.

The full job description can be found on Burnley Football Club's website: Burnley FC Careers

Successful applicants will be subject to a social media check and an Enhanced Criminal Record Check (DBS), which will be paid for/requested by the employer.

If you require an alternative format of our job description and person specification and/or our application form, please contact the HR department at .

Please note, should an adequate number of applications be received prior to the closing date, Burnley FC reserve the right to remove the job advert.

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