BSc Work Placement - Academy Coaching

Colney, England, United Kingdom

11/14/2024

We are offering two placement opportunities to work across the Foundation and Youth Development phases of our Academy Coaching department across the 2025-26 season.

As an Academy Coach on a student placement at Norwich City’s Category 1 Academy, the successful candidates will gain hands-on experience in developing young football talent, working within a structured environment that adheres to the high standards of a Category 1 Academy.

The placement will include supporting the coaching staff in delivering age-appropriate training sessions, assisting with player development, and helping ensure the overall progression of academy players in line with the club’s philosophy and objectives.

These are brilliant opportunities for candidates who have a desire to learn, a strong work ethic and offers an insight into future career pathways in a high performance professional sport environment.

These placements are suitable for students who are looking for an industry placement for the third year of their Sports Coaching, Physical Education degree, or a related field, and who already hold a UEFA C-Licence.

Norwich City Football Club will make a monthly contribution to living expenses for successful candidates throughout the duration of their placement.

Key tasks/responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assist in the delivery of training sessions across various age groups.
• Observe, assess, and provide feedback on player performance.
• Help with match day responsibilities, including coaching, analysis, and post-match debriefs.
• Maintain player development records and assist with session planning.
• Promote a positive, professional environment that upholds the values of Norwich City Academy.
• Foster strong relationships with players, parents, and fellow coaching staff.
  
  

How To Apply

Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to join the Canaries, follow the link below and click ‘Apply’ now.

Closing date: Friday 3 January 2025 at 09.00am

Norwich City Football Club are committed to ensuring equal opportunities are given to all and welcomes applications from all areas of the community regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnerships.

Norwich City Football Club is an equal opportunities employer and recognises the importance of safeguarding children and vulnerable adults in the workplace. Please be aware that a criminal disclosure and identity check will be carried out for this post. Engagement will be subject to a satisfactory DBS disclosure.