
Hybrid Coaching Pathways Manager bei The Premier League
The Premier League · London, Vereinigtes Königreich · Hybrid
- Professional
- Optionales Büro in London
Who we are
The Role
- Lead the design, implementation, and continuous enhancement of selected coaching pathway programmes ensuring a research-informed, evidence-based approach and understanding of the coaches’ needs
- Programme Objectives. Work closely with the Senior Coach Development Manager to ensure the objectives of programmes and projects align with ECP and evolving club need
- Collaboration. Work collaboratively with other teams in the Football Development department, including the Games Programme and Elite Performance teams to provide holistic and phase specific support for coaches and clubs operating in the Academy system
- Best Support Coaching Events. Lead and support on planning and delivery of annual events including the Coaching and Performance Summit for first team and PDP staff, the Academy Coaches and Performance Conference and the Premier League Youth Development Conference
- Pro Coach App. Work alongside colleagues to ensure that appropriate content is produced and distributed via the Pro Coach App throughout the season
- Community and International Team. Support the Community and International teams to provide coaches with opportunities to coaching activations in territories where the Premier League has interests
- In- Club Support. Liaise with Clubs and Heads of Coach Development to inform the in-club support that will be delivered in clubs throughout the season
- Drive innovation in learning, enhancing the programme’s impact, accessibility, and long-term effectiveness
- Quality Assurance Oversee the quality assurance of programme content and delivery, identifying emerging needs, gaps, and opportunities for refinement of coaching programmes
- Work with professional game partners and clubs to support coach development and the coaching system within the professional game
- Collaborate with internal departments, developing and maintaining key relationships to support the broader objectives of the business
- Work in collaboration with the Project and Operations Manager to coordinate logistics, scheduling, and resource allocation for activity across Best Support and the activity across Best Support
- Manage external consultants, from time to time ensuring their contributions align with programme objectives and deliver impactful learning and development experiences
- Lead the planning and execution of assessment centres, using expertise-based methodologies to identify and select the most suitable coach developers
Role Requirement
- Experience and understanding of coaching within professional football or high-performance sport, with a deep understanding of development principles
- Strong knowledge of the football landscape, particularly the coaching workforce, clubs, and the broader system
- Proven track record in designing, delivering, and managing learning programmes in a high-performance environment, ensuring impactful outcomes
- Skilled in working collaboratively across departments and communicating ideas to colleagues with varying responsibility within an organisation
- Understanding of issues affecting equality, diversity and inclusion both in sport and wider society
- Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to drive innovation and influence the evolution of coach development
- Expertise in research-informed approaches to coach learning, integrating evidence-based methodologies into practical application
- Ability to engage and collaborate with multiple stakeholders, including clubs, professional game partners, academic institutions, and wider industry professionals
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and capable to engage and influence diverse audiences
- Proactive and impact-driven approach, taking initiative, identifying opportunities for growth, and delivering high-quality outcomes in a fast-paced environment
- Full DBS clearance (to be obtained via the Premier League before a formal job offer)