Coventry Phoenix American Football Club 📍
📍 Remote & Butts Park Arena
4 Hours Per Week (seasonal peaks)
Coventry Phoenix American Football Club is committed to growing the game at every level. We are now seeking a Head of Youth Football Operations (Volunteer) to lead, shape, and grow our youth and junior pathway. This is a strategic leadership role focused on developing sustainable youth programmes that connect local communities to American Football and create a clear pathway into Coventry Phoenix senior teams.
The Role
As Head of Youth Football Operations, you will oversee the planning, coordination, and growth of youth American Football activity within the club. You’ll work closely with club leadership, coaches, volunteers, schools, and community partners.
* Developing and overseeing Coventry Phoenix youth and junior programmes
* Supporting the recruitment and coordination of youth coaches and volunteers
* Building relationships with schools, colleges, and community organisations
* Creating clear pathways from youth participation into senior football
* Ensuring safeguarding, welfare, and best practice standards are upheld
* Supporting game days, events, and youth-focused initiatives where required
This role has genuine influence and the opportunity to leave a long-term legacy at the club.
About You
* Passionate about youth sport, development, and community engagement
* Comfortable working in a leadership or coordination role
* Experience in coaching, teaching, sports development, or youth work is beneficial but not essential
* Strong organisational and communication skills
* A proactive mindset with a desire to build something meaningful
Knowledge of Coventry and its local communities is desirable, but not required.
Time Commitment
* Flexible and volunteer-led
* Time commitment will vary depending on season and programme activity
* Some evening or weekend availability may be required for sessions or events
What You’ll Get
* 🧢 Free Coventry Phoenix club merchandise
* 🎟 Season ticket to all Coventry Phoenix home games
* 🧠 Valuable leadership and sports development experience
* 🤝 The chance to shape the future of American Football in Coventry
* 📈 A role with real autonomy, trust, and impact
Interested? If you want to play a key role in building the next generation of Coventry Phoenix players and growing American Football at grassroots level, we’d love to hear from you.
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