Academy Lead Cell Coach U15/16

Club vision: to play football at the highest level. Bristol City is a widely respected institution within English football, defined by its stability, rich heritage, and a track record of elite player development. Looking ahead, we aren’t simple aiming for a place in the top flight; we are committed to being "Premier League Ready" in every sense.

Ashton Gate is our home – a world-class venue that caters for all of Bristol by also hosting the Bristol Bears, Bristol City Women, concerts, international sporting and other events.

When we achieve our goal of playing in the Premier League for the first time, it will be transformative not just for the club, but for the city of Bristol itself.

Job mission: to lead Bristol City FC Academy’s U15/U16 team, championing individual development, upholding the highest standards of safeguarding and wellbeing, and helping our emerging talent fulfil their potential on and off the pitch.

• Lead the coaching and individual development of players within your cell, working closely with the Lead PDP Coach, U13/U14 Lead Cell Coach and Head of Coaching to ensure there is a clear pathway for academy players through the Youth Development Phase into the Professional Development Phase.
• Overall responsibility to ensure the U15 / U16 Cell meets BCFC Standards & EPPP audit requirements.
• Ensure all training sessions are logically planned with clear learning objectives, applicable to each individual and their development targets with playing style, philosophy and BCFC behaviours are consistently applied.
• Lead match day preparation confirming part-time cell coaches produce match packs and game plans linked to the playing and coaching philosophy to ensure continuity.
• Work collaboratively with MDT - Sports Science, Medical, Operations, Performance Analysis, Education and Safeguarding colleagues.
• Ensure relevant information from sessions and fixtures is fully recorded on the football intelligence platform (Kitman Labs).
• Make certain that the player’s wellbeing & safeguarding is protected at all times.
• Understanding of clubs Equality, Diversity & Inclusion principles
• Complete and maintain your own individual coach development plan in collaboration with the Head of Coach Development.
• Line management of coaching staff within the cell.