PDP Lead Coach; U18s

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Deliver and implement a high‑quality Professional Development Phase (PDP) coaching programme aligned to the Club’s Playing Style, Coaching Philosophy, and Academy Performance Plan.
• Plan, deliver, and review training sessions and matchdays, ensuring clear objectives, consistent playing principles, and appropriate development opportunities for all players.
• Lead on the creation, monitoring, and evaluation of Individual Development Plans (IDPs), using data, video analysis, and performance insights to support player progression.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary staff (coaching, goalkeeping, medical, and performance teams) to ensure a holistic, aligned approach to player and team development.
• Act in a manner that supports the Club’s Values of Growth, Integrity, Belonging, Resilience, Pride and Commitment.

• UEFA A Licence
• FA Advanced Youth Award
• Up to date EFAiF or BFAS Qualification
• Up to date FA Safeguarding Children Workshop
• Experience of working within Academy football

• Complimentary matchday ticket for home fixtures
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Enhanced family‑friendly leave policies
• Pension Scheme with Royal London
• Access to Reward Gateway recognition and discount platform
• Enhanced CPD opportunities and structured professional development pathways
• Opportunity to get involved in wider club initiatives through a variety of Working Groups
• Wellbeing support, including 24/7 access to a GP for employees and their dependents, and access to gyms and exercise classes at Carrow Road & Avant Training Centre

Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to join the Canaries. Apply now to become our PDP Lead Coach.

Closing date:
Friday, 26 June 2026

Norwich City Football Club are 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.

Norwich City Football Club is an equal opportunities employer and recognises the importance of safeguarding children and vulnerable adults in the workplace. A criminal disclosure and identity check will be carried out for this post. Engagement will be subject to a satisfactory DBS disclosure.

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (2025) guidance, we may conduct online searches as part of our due diligence processes on shortlisted candidates.