Salary: Please state your expectations within your application

Contract: Full Time, 42 hours a week

Location: The Nigel Doughty Academy, Nottingham, NG2 7SR

Working Arrangements: On site

Closing Date For Applications: 7th April 2026

The Perks of the Job:

• Opportunity to access tickets for events at The City Ground.

• Employee Assistance Programme.

• Access to high street and gym discounts.

• Discount within our Club shop.

• Free on-site parking.

Role Overview:

The role will be to lead a specified age group within our Foundation Phase, whilst being adaptable to work across age groups as and when required. Coaching will take place within our part time and hybrid training models across players in the Foundation Phase. Working in conjunction with our Operations team the role is responsible for the arrangements and logistical aspects across the Foundation Phase age groups

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

• To provide to the best of their ability, and to the standard required by NFFC, coaching players across the Foundation Phase to ensure players meet the required standard to thrive within the environment.

• To assist the Foundation Phase Lead in the development of, and implementation of, the coaching programme in the phase. This will include developing and implementing team, group and individual syllabuses for these players.

• To assist the technical staff in the coaching of the Academy players across the age groups, including individually focused sessions as a part of the hybrid programme.

• To select Academy teams for fixtures with the Phase Lead.

• To lead Academy teams for fixtures to ensure the Academy playing and coaching philosophy is being carried out.

• To have an input regarding which players train and play with different age groups and provide relevant rationale for any decision made.

• Be involved in the decision-making process regarding trialists, in addition to whether an Academy player is retained or not within the Foundation Phase.

• To complete all administration tasks relevant to the job on time and to the highest possible standards as required by the Club. This will include all tasks required by the Premier League and the full requirements of the Elite Player Performance Plan, including the Audit tool relating to the coaching programme. In particular each player’s Football iP Performance Clock and individual development plan should be kept up to date at all times.

• To ensure the correct procedure is carried out for trialists, including relevant coaching input and feedback.

• To ensure all information on players across the phase is recorded and up to date on the Football iP platform.

• Prepare, develop and implement our players Individual Development plans for all players across the phase.

• To oversee the logistics and management of the phases games programme, alongside and in conjunction with our operations department.

• Assist the Head of Foundation Phase with managing our casual age group coaching staff.

• Lead, develop and implement our weekly multi-disciplinary team meeting for all staff in the Foundation Phase.

• Lead on the operational aspects and coaching of our Foundation Phase age groups tours and trips as part of our games programme.

• Support the logistical arrangements for the Academy Hybrid Training Model programmes.

• Support the operational requirements for all trialists, which may mean meeting families, presenting to them and the production of itineraries.

• Following fixtures, watch video footage and assist in preparing the feedback for the players either individually or as teams.

• Support with administrative tasks relating to the PGAAC and full compliance with all Premier League Youth Development Rules.

• To ensure that all players, parents and staff in their charge, act in an appropriate fashion as required by their relevant Nottingham Forest Football Club Code of Conduct.

• To promptly communicate with the Head of Foundation Phase any important information regarding their work (e.g. may arrive late and reasons why; information on players).

• To take part in development activities, both inside and outside the Club, which will improve the quality of their coaching and overall work. This will include ensuring all qualifications are up to date and additional, relevant qualifications are undertaken when appropriate and agreed.

• To drive Club transport when required.

• To implement all reasonable tasks as instructed by the Head of Academy.

• Present a professional image when dealing with both internal and external contacts and partners, acting in a professional manner always.

• To create successful and professional relationships with players and staff whilst maintaining professional distance from playing staff at all times.

• To act, at all times, in a manner appropriate to a representative of Nottingham Forest FC

• Keep up to date with knowledge of current legislation and policies, communicating key changes to staff as appropriate. All staff are responsible for the wellbeing and safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults on all Club sites. If you have a concern or witness a Safeguarding matter, you must report it to the department’s Designated Safeguarding Officer (DSO) or the Club’s Lead DSO or Senior Safeguarding Manager. If It’s an emergency, you are to call the relevant emergency service such as Police or CAMHS.

• The welfare of young people and adults at risk is paramount within our Club and the safeguarding of all children, adults, staff, and visitors is everyone’s responsibility. All staff have a responsibility to act on a suspicion or disclosure that may suggest a young person or adult is at risk of harm. All staff are expected to familiarise themselves with the Club’s HR and Safeguarding policies and procedures including the Safeguarding team and how to report a concern.

Skills, Experience and Knowledge:

• UEFA B Licence or above.

• FA Advanced Youth Award.

• Current FA Safeguarding Certificate.

• Enhanced DBS Clearance.

• Emergency First Aid Certificate.

• Excellent knowledge of professional football.

• Experience of focusing on individual player development within a team process.

• Excellent interpersonal skills, be adaptable to work with members of staff across departments and senior staff.

• Ability to work under pressure and willing to work unsociable hours to meet deadlines.

• Dedicated to self-improvement and personal development.

• Organised, methodical and logical approach to work.

• High level IT and presentation skills, in building and delivering relevant information.

• Degree or equivalent qualification, or equivalent relevant professional training or experience.

• Experience of working with football regulations. Experience working within an elite playing environment.

• Knowledge of the Player Performance Pathway (EPPP).

• Good verbal and written communication skills and be able to understand and explain matters arising in own area of work.

• Excellent interpersonal skills, with people of all ages and backgrounds, able to maintain confidentiality, and act with tact and diplomacy.

• Willingness and flexibility to deal with urgent changes / demands, whilst maintaining existing workload.

• Excellent IT skills including the MS Office, intranets, web and Outlook

Forest For Everyone

At Nottingham Forest Football Club we are committed to creating an environment where differences are respected, individuality is celebrated, everyone feels valued, supported, and included. Our goal is to ensure every member of our team can be themselves, contribute fully, and reach their potential without barriers.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Mental Wellbeing

As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from talented people of all backgrounds regardless of age, disability, gender identity or reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We continue to develop policies and practices that promote equality, diversity, inclusion and mental wellbeing across our workforce. To help us measure progress and hold ourselves accountable, we ask all applicants to provide accurate diversity information during the recruitment process.

Disability Confident Committed Employer

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer, taking positive steps to attract, recruit, and support disabled people. As part of this commitment, we work hard to ensure our recruitment processes are fair, inclusive, and accessible to everyone. We are committed to offering interviews for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a role and provide reasonable adjustments at every stage from the application process through to ongoing support in the workplace.

If you are likely to meet the definition of being a "disabled person" according to the Equality Act 2010, you may be eligible to apply for an interview via the Disability Confident Scheme. Please indicate this in your application form. The information you share with us about your health or disability will not be used in recruitment selections.

Our Commitment to Safeguarding

As part of the Club’s commitment to safeguarding, the successful applicant may be required to undergo a Disclosure Barring Service (“DBS”) check or an enhanced DBS check. The results of a DBS check will be considered on an individual basis, and the Club will act in a proportionate manner when deciding whether or not to proceed with the appointment.

An FA Enhanced DBS disclosure is required for all relevant new appointments to the Club. Individuals will be asked to declare any convictions, cautions or reprimands, warnings or bind-overs that may have been incurred. The Club reserves the right to carry out risk assessments where content has been disclosed on a DBS disclosure if it feels that it is relevant to the job requirements. Failure to satisfy the Club and the PL's safeguarding requirements may lead to the job offer being withdrawn or, if they have already started employment, summary termination of the employment.

Health and Safety

At Nottingham Forest Football Club, we are committed to ensuring a safe and healthy working environment for all employees. In accordance with the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, you are required to take reasonable care for your own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by your actions or omissions at work. You must also cooperate with the Club's health and safety policies and procedures. Should you identify any health and safety concerns, please report them promptly to your manager or a member of the Health and Safety/Facilities team.