Organisation Burnley Football Club Salary Competitive Location Training Ground, Burnley, Lancashire Contract type Permanent (Part time) Closing date 29 January 2026 Job Description About Us
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
An exciting opportunity has become available for a part-time Academy Coach to join us at Burnley Football Club. You’ll play a key role in supporting the Club’s ongoing development and helping us deliver a first-class experience for players, staff, and supporters.
About You
Are you passionate about football and looking for your next challenge in the game? You may be our next part-time Academy Coach.
The ideal candidate will have prior experience working at a professional football Academy and hold all essential qualifications.
You will also need to have a flexible approach to work and be able to work evenings and weekends.
Role Expectations
As the Academy Coach, you will be expected to:
• Develop challenging and detailed sessions for children across the football club, working from Under 9 – Under 16 age groups.
• Demonstrate the Academy coaching philosophy during the games programme.
• Link player performance reviews to the target learning outcomes of the individual players learning plan.