The role includes overseeing the delivery of the U18 coaching programme. Working closely with the Academy Director, Head of Coaching and other lead phase coaches to ensure departmental performance targets are maintained and achieved. The successful applicant will manage, support and oversee all operations of the Professional Development Phase, work with the coaches within this Phase to plan, deliver and evaluate coaching sessions in accordance with the Club Philosophy. The role includes overseeing the monitoring of any academy player out on loan to senior football. About The Candidate We are looking for a highly qualified, experienced, and driven individual to join our team in a key coaching role. The ideal candidate will hold a UEFA A Licence and possess a deep understanding of player development, with proven experience working across academy age groups. A strong knowledge of the Elite Player Performance Plan (EPPP) is essential, while experience coaching young professional players and involvement in scouting and talent identification are highly desirable. The successful candidate will be a dependable and dedicated team player, able to perform under pressure and meet deadlines with professionalism. They will bring excellent interpersonal skills, show empathy and understanding towards young players, and build meaningful individual relationships. A high level of discretion, adaptability, and a clear passion for youth development in football are vital, along with a commitment to supporting both players and colleagues in a high-performance environment. About The Club Safeguarding Statement Stevenage Football Club is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to endorse this commitment. This post requires Enhanced Criminal Records Checks and may include checks against the Barred Lists, as such it is exempt from Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974). Therefore all convictions including spent convictions that have not been subject to filtering by the DBS should be declared”. Relevant information and / or documents will be distributed as part of the recruitment process. BAME Declaration The English Football League has introduced positive action measures aimed at tackling the under-representation of coaches and managers from Black, Asian and Minority Ethic (BAME) backgrounds. New regulations require clubs to shortlist at least one suitably qualified BAME candidate (where an application has been received) for all roles in Academy football that require a UEFA A or UEFA B Licence. As part of the application process, you will therefore be asked to declare your ethnicity. Equality and Diversity Statement Stevenage Football Club is an equal opportunities employer and staff will be regarded equally and will be given equal opportunities irrespective of sex, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin. Further training on Anti-Discrimination and Inclusion is available to all.