Part-time Coach. Transition Phase (U11-U14)

Training Ground

The Part-Time Transition Phase Coach (U11–U14) at Oxford United will play a key role in guiding players through a pivotal stage of their development, bridging the gap between foundation and youth development football. The role focuses on delivering high-quality, engaging coaching sessions that develop players’ technical, tactical, physical, psychological, and social attributes.

The coach will create a positive, safe, and appropriately challenging environment that supports both enjoyment and progression, encouraging players to build confidence, game understanding, and a strong foundation for future development while fostering a lasting love for the game.

Working as part of the academy’s multidisciplinary team, the coach will plan, deliver, and review sessions in line with the Club’s coaching philosophy and the principles of the Elite Player Performance Plan (EPPP). The role also involves contributing to the holistic development of players both on and off the pitch, promoting high standards of behaviour, effort, and professionalism.

Job title: Part-time Coach. Transition Phase (U11-U14)
Reporting to (Job title): Head of Coach Development and Ideology
Department: Academy (Coaching)
Direct Reports: Transition Phase Lead
Location: Oxford United Training Centre/Oxford City Stadium
Hours: Evening & Weekend (8 hours)
FT / PT: PT – Fixed Contract
Salary: £600 per month (10 months)

Responsibilities: 

  • To be responsible for planning and delivering safe, age-appropriate, and individual-specific training in line with the academy coaching programme and playing philosophy, using a games-based learning approach.
  • To work within a multidisciplinary team (Coaches, Performance Analyst, Medical, Recruitment, S&C, Education, Player Care, etc.) for the individual player’s benefit.
  • To be responsible for updating and maintaining the players' performance clock on the Kitman Labs system. This includes uploading sessions, player attendance, match day game time, individual learning plan feedback, and writing performance reviews throughout the season.
  • To consistently give appropriate feedback to players during sessions and games based on their individual learning plan.
  • To always maintain a professional standard while representing the Club.
  • To always demonstrate behaviors linked to our values (Commitment, Resilience, Enjoyment, Courage, and Ambition).
  • To be responsible for maintaining the equipment designated for your age group.
  • To attend all training and match days for your designated group.
  • To participate in ongoing CPD opportunities provided by the Club.
  • To understand and work on your own individual development plans throughout the season.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

Essential 

  • UEFA B Licence
  • FA Youth Award
  • FA Safeguarding Children
  • Full DBS
  • Current FA Emergency First Aid in Football (EFAIF) qualification
  • Available to work flexibly (including evenings and weekends)
  • Driving Licence

Desirable 

  • Experience/knowledge of Hudl and Kitman Labs system
  • Understanding of EPPP rules and regulations
  • Previous experience of working within an EPPP academy

How To Apply:

To apply, please email a copy of your CV, along with the phase that would be most comfortable working with, to hlaughton@oufc.co.uk

Code of Conduct

Oxford United Football Club expects the highest standards of integrity and conduct in all matters concerning the Club and its employees. The Code of Conduct makes clear the standards of conduct expected from its employees and explains the responsibilities of the Club, as the employer. All employees are expected to always act wholeheartedly in the interests of the Club. Any conduct detrimental to its interests or its relations with its customers, suppliers, the public, or damaging to its public image shall be a breach of Club rules and policies. Discriminatory, offensive, and violent behaviour is unacceptable, and any complaints or concerns will be dealt with and acted upon.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Oxford United Football Club are committed to ensuring that equality, inclusion, and diversity of opportunity are at the very heart of everything we do to ensure we provide fair and non-prejudicial access to the services across the Club. We uphold everyone’s freedom of rights and choice to be different and aim to provide opportunities for everyone to succeed. It is the policy of the Club that no person, whether player, job applicant, employee, volunteer, or customer, shall be discriminated against. The Club opposes all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination, either direct or indirect, or harassment, on the grounds of the following ‘protected characteristics’: Age, Disability, Gender Reassignment, Marriage & Civil Partnership, Pregnancy & Maternity, Race, Religion or Belief, Sex, and Sexual Orientation. Anyone who is found to be in breach of this could receive disciplinary action, which may well include suspension and dismissal. The Club is fully committed to the EFL Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Standards, and as we are underrepresented in these areas, we particularly welcome ‘entry level’ applications from women, individuals from Black and Minority Ethnicities, the LGBT community, and anyone with a disability.

Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment

Oxford United Football Club are committed to and has both a moral and legal obligation to ensure that all children and vulnerable adults are protected and kept safe from harm whilst engaged in services organised and provided by the Club, and believes that the general wellbeing, welfare, and safety of all children and vulnerable adults involved in Club activities is of the utmost importance. The Club will fulfil its responsibilities by ensuring it displays best practice in safeguarding matters – including Safer Recruitment - carried out in a spirit of partnership and openness with the child or vulnerable adult, families, and the relevant local authority.