An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced candidate to join the Academy Coaching department at Norwich City Football Club in the role of Foundation Phase Lead Coach. This is an excellent role for someone who is passionate and committed to delivering high quality coaching.

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

• Delivery of the Foundation Phase Football Curriculum
• Manage and monitor Foundation Phase players
• Produce formal session plans
• Conduct match preparation and evaluation
• Support development of coaches within the Foundation Phase
• To act in a manner that supports the Club’s Values of Growth, Integrity, Belonging, Resilience, Pride and Commitment

Qualifications/Experience:

Essential:

• UEFA B Licence
• FA Advanced Youth Award
• Up to date EFAiF or BFAS Qualification
• Up to date FA Safeguarding Children Workshop
• Experience in coaching and recruitment of players

Desirable:

• UEFA A Licence
• Relevant Degree Qualification
• Experience of a similar role within the game
• Knowledge of the FA and Premier League Rules and Regulations with
• regard to Academies

Successful candidates will benefit from a comprehensive range of club benefits. This includes (but is not limited to):

• Complimentary matchday ticket for home fixtures
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Enhanced family friendly leave policies
• Pension Scheme with Royal London
• Access to Reward Gateway recognition and discount platform
• Enhanced CPD opportunities and structured professional development pathways.   
• The opportunity to get involved in wider club initiatives through a variety of Working Groups.
• A range of wellbeing support, including 24/7 access to a GP for employees and their dependents, as well as access to gyms and exercise classes at both Carrow Road & Avant Training Centre.

Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to join the Canaries, click ‘Apply’ now to become our Foundation Phase Lead Coach. 

Closing date: Friday, 26 June 2026

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 are 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. 

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (2025) guidance, we may conduct online searches as part of our due diligence processes on shortlisted candidates.