Individual Development Coach

About the club

We are the heartbeat of the city. Come and be a part of a long and proud history where we strive to be the best in everything we do, on and off the pitch. Bringing the people and communities together, join the Newcastle United Family, as we embark on the next steps of our exciting journey.

About the role

Newcastle United is looking for a passionate and experienced coach to join our Academy team, working directly with our Youth Development Phase (YDP) players in the full-time training model. You’ll be supporting their individual development journeys, collaborating with age group lead coaches, and helping shape the future of our young talent — all in line with the club’s coaching methodology.

In this role, you’ll be hands-on with player development plans, video analysis, and performance tracking. You’ll play a key part in delivering feedback, supporting player-parent reviews, and ensuring our programme runs smoothly and effectively. Working closely with the Head of Football Development and our interdisciplinary team, you’ll help create a best-practice environment that nurtures growth and excellence.

Your impact

We’re looking for someone with significant pitch-based coaching experience, a UEFA A Licence, and a deep understanding of youth development in the professional game. Strong communication skills, a collaborative mindset, and a commitment to safeguarding and equality are essential.

If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact in a Category One academy and help shape the next generation of NUFC players, we’d love to hear from you.

About the team

Working as part of the broader Academy IDP, this is a fantastic opportunity to develop the next generation of talent at Newcastle United.

Location

This role is based in Newcastle upon Tyne, with an expectation of working three days per week from the office. Please note, if you are not located in the north-east of England and are unable to relocate, we regret that we will not be able to progress your application.

Why choose us?

We’ve got a range of great benefits and rewards, from flexible ways of working, participation in our non-contractual employee bonus scheme, NUFC life assurance, free parking, discount at Shearers Bar and the Club Shop, as well as Helping Hand – where you can access free GP appointments, Wellbeing Resources, Legal and Financial Support, pension contribution, free lunch and the best part, free tea and coffee. In addition, we run a salary sacrifice scheme which includes, tech, car, cycle to work and many more.

Job summary

To work with and develop our YDP full-time training model players, working alongside Age Group Lead coaches in line with NUFC methodology.

Role responsibilities

• Support our Head of Football Development (HOFD) in working with our YDP full-time training model players (FTTM) and supporting age group lead coaches.
• Liaise with our HOFD and full-time training model co-ordinator in organising a best practice programme for our FTTM.
• Oversee and support the implementation of the individual development plans (IDPs) of our FTTM players.
• Create a comprehensive video library for each player, along with supplementary data to track and monitor the progress of each player.
• Liaise with Lead Coaches throughout the process to ensure the programme is effective and efficient for the players and staff.
• Assist in the delivery of individual feedback sessions.
• Support the player / parent review process, alongside age group lead coach.
• Support the HOFD in working with YDP FTTM players and supporting age group lead coaches.
• Liaise with the HOFD and full-time training model co-ordinator to organise a best practice programme for FTTM.
• Work in conjunction with the YDP multidisciplinary performance staff to ensure that all relevant data, particularly coaching time, game time and player reviews, are recorded on the Club’s chosen performance management application and easily accessible when required as stipulated in the Elite Player Performance Plan (EPPP) regulations.
• Work within the Academy Coach Competency Framework (CCF) and review personal performance against the CCF for all aspects of the role.
• Any other reasonable duties.

Role requirements

• Perform duties with due regard to club policies and procedures and legislative requirements at all times.
• Ensure implementation of the club’s health & safety, safeguarding, welfare and equality policies to create a safe working environment for all.
• Ensure working practices are compliant with relevant legislation and data protection legislation and/or general data protection regulations (GDPR) requirements.
• Undertake continuous professional development (CPD) training and/or additional training as identified or as required.

Qualifications & training

Essential:

• UEFA A Licence coaching badge.
• FA Youth Award.
• FA Safeguarding Certificate.
• FA Basic First Aid for Sport.

Desirable:

• Advanced Youth Award.
• Degree in relevant subject, i.e. Sport.

Knowledge, skills & experience

Essential:

• Significant pitch-based coaching experience.
• Experience of working with players within the professional game.
• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Understanding of EPPP and the audit process.
• Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding, welfare and equality.
• Competent in Microsoft Office and Apple software packages.
• Driving Licence (preferably clean).

Desirable:

• Significant experience of coaching in a Category One academy.
• Competent in analysis software packages i.e., Sports Code.

How to apply

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Please apply as soon as possible as this vacancy may close early should we receive a high volume of suitable candidates.

Recruitment Agencies – please note that we do not accept unsolicited/ speculative candidate details or applications. Any candidates supplied, unless formally requested, will be taken as a direct/ free candidate.

United as One

We’re committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and believe in equal opportunities for all. We recognise that the diversity of our people is one of our greatest strengths. We work together to reflect the communities we serve and to maintain an inclusive environment in which everyone can be their authentic self and is enabled to achieve their full potential.

General statement

All employees of the Club must at all times carry out their responsibilities with due regards to all policies and
procedures and in particular health and safety, confidentiality and data protection.

Safeguarding & Welfare Statement

The Club is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk of harm and requires all staff, volunteers and others associated with the Club to share and endorse this commitment. As part of this commitment, all staff are expected to undertake regular safeguarding and welfare-related training and to ensure the environments in which they work remain safe at all times. This includes ensuring ‘best practices’ are adopted at all times and incidents or concerns are proactively reported. Safeguarding is considered everybody’s responsibility.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Statement

The Club is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, encapsulated by the Club’s brand United As One, and believes in equal opportunities for all. We expect that all staff, volunteers and others associated with the Club share and endorse this commitment in a positive manner. The club does not tolerate any form of direct or indirect discrimination, victimisation or harassment. Your behaviour must align to the principles of equality as outlined in the Club’s equality policy.

Health & Safety Statement

The Club is committed to effective management of the Health and Safety risks to all employees, visitors, supporters, and any others associated with the Club. As part of this commitment all staff are expected to conduct your business in a proactive way that prevents injury and ill health to those who may be affected by your activities. All staff are expected to undertake regular Health & Safety-related training and to ensure the environments in which they work remain safe at all times, with the mindset that Health & Safety is everybody’s responsibility.

Criminal Record Check Requirement

This role does not require a criminal records check (CRC) deemed suitable by the Club at the following level; enhanced with BLC. The requirement of a CRC for this role is due to responsibilities relating to children under the age of 18 years and/or adults at risk of harm. Where a role requires a CRC this must be obtained by the Club.